Overview
Tupper Lake is a town and village in the Adirondacks.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 6 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake
66 km-long lake
Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory
Stargazing
The Wild Center
A nature museum on the shores of the Raquette River, with enough trails and exhibits to keep you busy for several hours—even in the winter! Kids have plenty to get their hands on (and plenty of ways to burn off energy), …
Raquette River Outfitters
Canoeing and kayaking
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 7°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Montpelier)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SLK Adirondack Regional Airport, Saranac Lake — 17 mi away. Directions
- MSS Massena International Airport Richards Field, Massena — 52 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 108 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Tupper Lake, Raquette River Outfitters
- Lunch Trails End Tavern
- Afternoon The Wild Center, Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory
- Dinner The Washboard Donut Shoppe
- Evening Raquette River Brewing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Do
Do The Wild Center
A nature museum on the shores of the Raquette River, with enough trails and exhibits to keep you busy for several hours—even in the winter! Kids have plenty to get their hands on (and plenty of ways to burn off energy), while adults can choose their preferred pace with activities and education, both indoors and outdoors. The center's Wild Walk is a nature museum on stilts, with trails, interactive exhibits, and observation points up to 40 feet in the air, giving visitors an amazing view above the trees.
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Drink
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