'''Wilmington''' is a town in the Adirondacks.

The beautiful setting of Wilmington, bisected by the West Branch of the AuSable River, and overlooked by Whiteface Mountain, draws rave reviews from travel writers. Fly fishermen throng into the area for the trophy fishing on the AuSable River, while its waterfalls, swimming holes, and campsites draw tourists to attractions. Wilmington has benefited from the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center, operated by the State. The mountain has been the site of many national and international competitions, including the alpine ski events of the 1980 Winter Olympics. Whiteface Mountain not only contributes a ski center, its looming presence, and hiking trails, it also creates unique weather patterns. Unlike most of the Adirondack High Peaks, Whiteface stands in virtual isolation, topped by a lonely cloud and a castle. The Atmospheric Sciences Research Center has established a weather research center on the top of the mountain. The old Marble Mountain Base Lodge serves as headquarters. An eight mile Toll Road opened in 1935. The first shovelful of dirt was turned by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1929. This length of road presents the driver with panoramic views stretching from the St. Lawrence River to Vermont. The road was dedicated in 1935 by Roosevelt to the World War I dead from New York State. In 1985 a ceremony was held rededicating the road to _gall veterans who served in defense of our country._h There is an elevator and a footpath at the top to the castle. From the summit, it seems one can see the whole Adirondack Park and beyond. The mountain top now also includes a memorial to the World War II troops of the 10th Mountain army division, a skiing troop, in which a number of Adirondack residents served.

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  • '''Candy Man Homemade Adirondack Chocolates & Gifts''', Route 86, 518-946-7270/800-232-4626, [http://www.candymanonline.com].
  • '''Natural Expressions, Photography by Jeri Wright''', 29 Indian Rock Road, 518-946-2658.
  • '''Capozio Gallery''', 5698 Route 86, 518-946-2319.
  • '''Fran Betters Adirondack Sport Shop''', Route 86, 518-946-2605.
  • '''TCO Fly Shop at the Hungry Trout''', 5239 Route 86, 518-946-2117,[http://www.tcoflyfishing.com/1TCO_Hungry_Trout_NY_Ausable_TCO_Staff.cfm].
  • Eat

  • '''The Country Bear''', 5830 Route 86, 518-946-2691, [http://www.countrybeardiner.com].
  • '''Hungry Trout Restaurant''', 5239 Route 86, 518-946-2217, [http://www.hungrytrout.com].
  • '''Wilderness Inn & Restaurant''', 5481 Route 86, 518-946-2391.
  • '''Grizzly's''', Route 86, 518-946-2251.
  • '''Sportsman's Inn''', Route 86, 518-946-2220.
  • Drink

  • '''RF Mc Dougall's''', Route 86, 518-946-2219, a good pit stop for a burger and a beer.
  • Sleep

    Hotels and motels

  • '''Alpine Country Motel''', 5647 Route 86, 518-946-2263, [http://www.alpinecountrymotel.com].
  • '''Grand View Motel''', 5941 Route 86,518-946-2209, [http://www.grandviewmotel.net].
  • '''Green Mountain Lodge''', 5675 NYS Route 86, 518-946-8232, [http://www.greenmtlodge.com].
  • '''Hungry Trout Motor Inn''', 5239 Route 86, 518-946-2217, [http://www.hungrytrout.com].
  • '''Huntington's at Whiteface Mountain''', 5192 Route 86, 518-946-2332, [http://www.huntingtons.net].
  • '''Inn at Whiteface''', 5093 Route 86, 518-946-2232/866-WHITEFACE, [http://www.theinnatwhiteface.com].
  • '''Josie's Retreat''', 5471 Route 86, 443-366-1657.
  • '''Ledge Rock at Whiteface''', 5078 Route 86, 518-946-2379/800-336-4754, [http://www.ledgerockatwhiteface.com].
  • '''Little Peak Chalet''' 39 Juniper Hill, 877-235-7286.
  • '''Lourie House''', 1405 Haselton Road, 860-347-8707.
  • '''Mountain Brook Lodge''', 5712 Route 86, 518-946-2262/800-571-2863, [http://mountainbrooklodge.com].
  • '''North Pole Inn & Campground''', 5636 Route 86, 518-946-7733/800-245-0228, [http://www.northpoleresorts.com].
  • '''Whiteface Chalet''', 788 Springfield Road, 518-946-2207/800-932-0859, [http://www.whitefacechalet.com].
  • '''Willkommen Hof Bed & Breakfast''', 5367 Route 86, 518-946-7669/800-541-9119, [http://www.willkommenhof.com].
  • Vacation rentals

  • '''Adirondack Real Estate''', [http://www.adkbyowner.com].
  • '''Adirondack Holiday Vacation Rentals''' Springfield Road, 914-772-5983, [http://www.adirondackholiday.com].
  • '''Buttner's Vacation Rental''', 1320 Haselton Road, 860-561-9550.
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