Mamma's Cafe
~3 min · $$ · breakfast & lunch
Your closest sit-down. Hearty plates, a friendly counter, and a front deck once it warms up. Closed Mondays.
134 Broadway, Fort Edward
Shadow Hills Farm · Fort Edward, New York
The 30-Minute
Field Guide
Everything good within a half-hour of your cabin — where to eat, what to do, the trails, the water, and the stuff you forgot to pack. Curated by the people who live here.
43.27° N, 73.59° W
2 cabins · 10 acres
Edge of the Adirondacks
Each listing reads name
, a quick line
— drive time, price, and what it's good for — a straight word on why it's worth your time, and the address
to drop into your phone.
Eat
Do
Hike
Water
Basics
Section 01
Eat & Drink
Right here — under 10 minutes
The Garden Barn
~5 min · $ · breakfast & lunch
A family-run cafe and farm shop right up the road — buttermilk pancakes, made-to-order sandwiches, and apple cider doughnuts folks drive in for. Browse the greenhouses and gift shop while you're there; come fall there's pumpkins and a tractor ride.
275 County Rte 42, Fort Edward
DeNatale's
~8 min · $$$ · Italian · dinner
The one you take people to. Make a reservation — it fills fast. Dinner Wed–Sun.
214 Main St, Hudson Falls
DiLo's Good Eats
~8 min · $ · pizza · burgers · donuts
Casual and quick. Smashburgers, NY-style pizza, and a real bakery case. Strong gluten-free options.
25 Feeder St, Hudson Falls
Vested Veteran Grill
~10 min · $$ · American · family
Veteran-owned, generous plates, nobody leaves hungry. Open Thu–Sun.
3011 US-4, Hudson Falls
Worth the short drive — Glens Falls, ~18 min
Scratch Kitchen
~18 min · $$ · breakfast & lunch
Everything made fresh, worth the wait. Kitchen closes at 2:30 — go early.
21 Ridge St, Glens Falls
Fire Mission Smokehouse
~18 min · $$ · barbecue
Brisket done right with a Texas-roadhouse feel. Some items you order at the counter.
126 Glen St, Glens Falls
Southpaw Bistro
~17 min · $$ · American · full bar
Reliable lunch or dinner downtown, with a big Sunday brunch.
7 South St, Glens Falls
Common Roots Brewing
~16 min · $$ · brewpub
House beer, good food, trivia nights, easy with kids.
58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls
Make a night of it — ~28 minutes
Saratoga Springs
~28 min · a whole evening
Olde Bryan Inn for a historic tavern (the French onion is the move); Kindred for modern and top-rated. Either way, Broadway's worth the stroll.
Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Lake George Village
~28 min · on the water
Lighthouse Grill sits right on the lake; Bambaz is family-run burgers and Detroit-style pizza. Walk the lakefront after.
Canada St, Lake George
Coffee & sweets
Kitch A Vibe
~18 min · $ · cafe & brunch
Funky, cozy, board games on the shelf. Great lattes and a creative brunch.
16 Exchange St, Glens Falls
DiLo's donuts
~8 min · $
Cider donuts and Boston cream — if you didn't already make it there for lunch.
25 Feeder St, Hudson Falls
Section 02
Things to Do
Lake George Village
~28 min · all ages · the classic day
Public beach, lake cruises, shops, mini-golf, arcades. One stop, a whole afternoon.
Beach Rd, Lake George
The Fun Spot
~22 min · all ages · rainy-day proof
Go-karts, laser tag, mini-golf, a roller rink and arcade under one roof.
1035 US-9, Queensbury
ADK Karting
~20 min · all ages · indoor
Indoor karting, mini-golf, sim racing and a bar. Solid rainy-day backup at the Aviation Mall.
578 Aviation Rd, Queensbury
Daisy's Kids Cafe
~20 min · little kids · indoor play
Calm, clean indoor playground with a small cafe. Made for the under-6 crowd on a cold or wet day.
959 US-9, Queensbury
If you've got a half-day and don't mind a little past 30: Natural Stone Bridge & Caves (~50 min, Pottersville) and the Adirondack Extreme treetop course (~45 min, Bolton Landing) are both worth it.
Section 03
Hit the Trail
Easiest first. Drive times are rough — the last two run a touch past 30, but they're the ones with the waterfall and the view.
Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve
~22 min · easy · ~3 mi, flat
Wide, well-marked trails along the Hudson with footbridges over the marsh. The easiest payoff around.
Hudson Pointe Blvd, Queensbury
Clendon Brook Preserve
~25 min · easy · ~1 hr loop
Gentle wooded loop with a few brook crossings. Dog- and kid-friendly.
523 Corinth Rd, Queensbury
Rush Pond Trail
~25 min · easy · flat & wide
Flat gravel path, good for a walk or a bike. Go out and back as far as you like.
West Mountain Rd, Queensbury
Shelving Rock Falls
~35 min · short walk to the falls
A quick walk to a real waterfall spilling toward Lake George — the one to show off. Note: the footbridge past the falls is out.
Shelving Rock Rd, Fort Ann
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob
~38 min · moderate, steep
Switchbacks and stone steps, but you earn a wide Lake George view and a gazebo at the top. Falls run best in spring.
Pilot Knob Rd, Fort Ann
Section 04
On the Water
All within minutes of the farm. Your host knows this water better than any review site.
Hudson River Boat Launch
~5 min · launch & shore
Quiet, easy launch minutes from the cabins. Lock the car and leave nothing in it.
1580 W River Rd, Fort Edward
Lock C7, Champlain Canal
~5 min · shore fishing
Right in the village. Watch a boat lock through while you fish.
Champlain Canal Lock C7, Fort Edward
Nolan Road Launch
~8 min · kayak / canoe
Paddle out to the little islands. Easygoing water.
Nolan Rd, Fort Edward
Martindale Boat Basin
~8 min · paddle · flatwater
Flatwater for a kayak or SUP — drop in and drift. Negligible current.
35 Swan St, Hudson Falls
Before you cast
A NY State fishing license is required for anyone 16+. Five minutes online at dec.ny.gov.
Section 05
Need It Now
Market 32
~3 min · 6 AM–11 PM · grocery
Full grocery with deli, bakery and ATM. Closest by a mile.
354 Broadway, Fort Edward
Market 32 Pharmacy
~3 min · same building
Open daily; closes briefly 1:30–2 for lunch.
354 Broadway, Fort Edward
Stewart's Shops
minutes away · gas · quick stop
The Upstate corner-stop. Gas up, grab ice, get the ice cream.
Broadway, Fort Edward (and most corners)
Glens Falls Hospital
~18 min · 24-hr ER
Nearest emergency room. For anything urgent, call 911 first.
100 Park St, Glens Falls
The basics — good to know
Wi-Fi network
ShadowHills Home
Wi-Fi password
shadowhills
Cabin address
1546 Mahaffy Road, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Checkout time
11:00 AM
Host cell
518-232-7004
Trash & recycling — just leave it in the trash bags, or toss it in the dumpster if you'd rather. That's it.
