Activities
Located in the quaint town of Willsboro on the New York shore of Lake Champlain, the Willsboro Inn is nestled directly on the calm waters of Willsboro Bay, and is perfect for family or friend reunions or business retreats. Our location in the 4-mile long bay means calm waters, virtually no speedboat traffic, amazing sailing, and plentiful fishing. Evenings in the bay feature the sun setting behind the high peaks, and the picturesque beauty of dozens of sailboats anchored in the rippling bay waters.
Within 5-10 minutes from the inn are amazing trails and scenic mountain hikes, a golf course, a beautiful sandbar beach, plenty of farm stands, and antique shops for those who love to explore local history.
The inn is directly across the lake from Burlington Vermont, which is a scenic ferry ride away via the Essex or Port Kent Ferries. You have the option to park your car and walk onto the ferry, or ferry your car over and explore Vermont. Burlington has many unique shopping, dining, and experiences, such as the Echo Aquarium and brewery tours at The Alchemist, Switchback, and Magic Hat.
A natural phenomenon, Ausable chasm is known as "the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks". Established in the 1870s, it is one of the oldest natural attractions in the U.S. Miles of walking and bike paths, tubing, white-water rafting and adventure-trail experiences, amid waterfalls
The lodge and rooms are set back off the lake atop a huge, rolling lawn. The large lawns on the property are used for soccer, baseball, volleyball and all types of other fun outdoor games like, bocce, cornhole, canjam, croquet, and frisbee. Games and sporting equipment are available for guest use. A large deck overlooking the lawn with beautiful views of the lake and mountains is the perfect place to relax and enjoy watching the kids play while you relax and enjoy a morning cup of coffee or a breathtaking sunset over the mountains. Three stone fire-pits are available for campfires, including one right on the water.
Guests may also enjoy access to resort lake equipment, including kayaks, floats, scuba flippers, and a canoe. Ninety feet of lake frontage is partial beach.
Willsboro Bay Marina, a public boat launch, is just minutes away. There are a variety of dining options nearby, including Turtle Island Cafe, The Upper Deck at Willsboro Bay Marina, Rick's Place, Johnny's, and The Dogwood Bread Company (worth the trip for their pizza when they are open).