Why people love visiting beautiful Old Forge
The lake and forests create a pretty picture of Old Forge. Travelers to this scenic city praise the boating, water park and fishing. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around Old Forge
Do you want to discover things to do during your stay? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Old Forge a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Calypso's Cove (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Enchanted Forest Water Safari (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- McCauley Mountain Ski Center (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Snow Ridge Ski Area (23.1 mi / 37.1 km)
- Brantingham Golf Course (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Old Forge
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Old Forge is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Bald Mountain (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Fourth Lake (8.2 mi / 13.3 km)
- Arrowhead Park (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- Big Moose Lake (10.4 mi / 16.8 km)
- White Lake (14.6 mi / 23.5 km)
- Brantingham Lake (15.2 mi / 24.5 km)
Traveling to and around Old Forge
Fly into Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.), the closest airport, located 40.2 mi (64.7 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.), which is 55.9 mi (89.9 km) away.