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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Attractions Reopening in the Adirondacks

As we move closer to summer, many attractions that were closed last summer are looking ahead to reopening this year. Same goes with the many annual events that people have come to expect throughout the summer and fall months.

For example, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. While they have been open, visitors have been limited to outdoor attractions such as the Wild Walk. The facility will close for maintenance in April and reopening in May. According to Hillarie Logan-Dechene, deputy director for The Wild Center, the museum will remain an outdoor experience throughout the summer, with the possibility of reopening the building to visitors in the fall.

“The summer is going to be chock-a-block full with outdoor activities, fishing experiences. We’ll have some surprises for people, but it will be another wonderful get-outside experience,” she said. For now, the Wild Center will continue to use its ticket reservation system for people to schedule their visits in advance, and masks will still be required.

Here’s a look at what’s in store for some other attractions and events around the region.

We’ll be adding to this list as we go. Send announcements and updates to editor@adirondackalmanack.com.

ATTRACTIONS:

Read what Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge is planning this year when they reopen on June 18.

Great Escape Water Park/Lodge (Queensbury) https://www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com/ – The lazy river, Tak-It-Eesi-Creek & children’s activity pool, Tip-A-Kanu-Beach are now open Friday through Sunday. The remaining attractions in the indoor lodge will be opening up March 26, Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm.

Great Escape Theme Park https://www.sixflags.com/greatescape – opening May 1

Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown http://www.adkhistorymuseum.org/ – anticipated opening on Memorial Day.

Adirondack Experience museum in Blue Mountain Lake https://www.theadkx.org/the-adkx-and-covid-19/ – Summer 2021

Adirondack Lake Center for the Arts (Blue Mountain Lake) Opening on May 31 (Memorial day weekend)

View Arts Center (Old Forge) https://www.viewarts.org/ – Open Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm and closed on Sundays.

Ausable Chasm (Port Kent) https://www.ausablechasm.com/ – Open daily from 9 am to 4 pm.

Fulton County Historical Society and Museum http://fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org/ – opening up June 2 – June 27, Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4pm. July 1 – Labor Day, Thursdays – Sundays, 12-4pm.

Clinton County Historical Association Museum (Plattsburgh) https://www.clintoncountyhistorical.org/ – anticipated on opening June 20.

The Sembrich https://thesembrich.org/ – Summer 2021

EVENTS:

Essex County Fair https://www.essexcountyfair.org/ – Will be held on Aug. 18-22, 2021.

90 Miler Canoe Race– Anticipated on being held on Sept. 10, 11 and 12 on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Pendragon Theatre (Saranac Lake)- Anticipated live shows outside starting in May.

Ironman (Lake Placid) https://www.ironman.com/im-lake-placid – Triathlon set for July 25; regular tickets sold out.

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival– June 26 and 27, 2021

Adirondack Nationals Car Show– Sept. 9-11, 2021

Ticonderoga Triathlon Festival- June 19, 2021

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2 Responses

Smitty says:

March 9, 2021 at 7:48 pm

Just came back from spring break in sunny fla. OMG! Bars, restaurants, beaches are packed! I was appalled! Very few masks, no social distancing being observed at all!! I’m shocked there weren’t bodies everywhere. Anyways people, stay away from that disaster. If you got plans to head south I suggest you cancel pronto!

Victoria says:

April 25, 2021 at 8:24 am

Im hopeful that ” the Reiback Festival”
in August will be held.. can you tell me if so??

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