LOCAL FAVS
Sharing our community with you
We are excited to host you and welcome you to visit some of our local favorites. Whether you're looking for a beautiful hike in one of New York State's famous nature preserves, or relaxing with a glass of wine at a local vineyard,
below are some of our favorite spots in our community.
281 Stormy Hill Road, Cold Brook, NY 13324
A large beach/swimming area, picnic pavilion, picnic tables, grills, volleyball court, basketball net (with balls available), horseshoe pit (horseshoes available), and hiking and biking trails. Swimming only permitted when lifeguard on duty and it's recommended to call for beach hours.
Roberts Road, Remsen, NY 13438
Lake Julia Preserve features a rich mosaic of mature northern hardwood forest interspersed with streams, a spruce-fir swamp, a northern sphagnum bog, pine plantations and man-made lakes. A 2-mile loop trail (with a 1/4-mile spur trail) is open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk for hiking, bird watching, nature study and cross-country skiing.
11430 State Route 46, Boonville, NY 13309
Pixley Falls State Park's main attraction is the 50-foot waterfall, close to the picnic area. This picturesque park also features steep, wooded hills and mountain streams cascading through the cliffs. A nature trail meanders through the forest and past Pixley Falls. The park has access to numerous miles of trout streams.
4051 Yancey Rd, Lowville, NY 13367
Tug Hill Vineyards is a great destination with amazing views of the Black River Valley, delicious wines and spirits, and farm fresh food. They also have a great Sunday brunch! In season, they also offer U-Pick berries, grapes, apples, plums and pears. For more events, click the link above and scroll down.