Town of Chester Library (Facebook / Website)
In addition to books and DVDs, the library has computers for public use. The Ruplin Arts Gallery is housed in the library and has monthly rotating art exhibits. The library hosts story hours for children and special programs.
Theaters/music venues
The Carol Theater
102 Riverside Drive, Chestertown, NY
This is a restored, historic theater and concert venue
Facebook / Website
The Hub
27 Market St, Brant Lake, NY 12815
Phone: (518) 494-4822
This pub has live music throughout the summer and fall
Website
Seagle Festival
This is the premier opera and musical theater producing organization in the Adirondacks
999 Charley Hill Road, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Phone: (518) 532-7875
Website
Strand Theater
1102 US-9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Schroon Lake is an original Art Deco movie theater and performance venue in Schroon Lake, New York
Phone: (518) 532-9077
Facebook
Restaurants
Check out the Chestertown Restaurants on TripAdvisor
Black Bear (Facebook)
7882 US-9, Pottersville, NY 12860
Phone: (518) 494-9972
Bull House
6369 Main St, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-8027
Latin-inspired Pub Dining
Friends Lake Inn
963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-4751
Restaurant and Bistro
Main Street Ice Cream Parlor (Facebook)
6339 Main Street, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-7940
Ice cream and cafe fare
OP Fredericks
5064 NY-8, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-4141
Italian Restaurant
Panther Mountain Inn
6359 US-9, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-2401
Tavern and lodging
The Crossroads (Facebook)
40 Dixon Rd, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-3821
Sporting Goods Store, Hunting/Fishing Outfitter
Cafe Adirondack
5 Olmstedville Rd, Pottersville, NY 12860
Phone: (518) 494-5800
The Hub
27 Market St, Brant Lake, NY 12815
Phone: (518) 494-4822
Cafe, restaurant, and bar
Lizzie Keays
89 River St, Warrensburg, NY 12885, United States
Phone: +1 518-504-4043
The Place (Facebook)
5156 NY-8, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-3390
Italian Family Restaurant
Sticks and Stones
739 US-9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Phone: (518) 532-9663
Wood Fired Bistro & Bar
The Towns of North Creek, Schroon Lake and Warrensburg each have a number of restaurants in addition to those listed.
Galleries & Shopping
Fine arts, crafts and gifts : Chestertown has several galleries and stores that feature fine arts, crafts by local artisans and unique items and some exhibits, classes, and special events.
Adirondack General Store
899 East Shore Drive, Adirondack, New York 12808
Phone: 518-494-4408
Birds of a Feather Studio Gallery (Facebook)
6375 US-9, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 260-5405
Hometown Charm (Facebook)
6348 US-9, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-8013
Main Street Ice Cream Parlor (Facebook)
6339 Main Street, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-7940
Ice cream and cafe fare
Panther Mountain Traders
6283 US-9, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 494-8477
Thrift stores
Marge’s Nook (Facebook)
6384 US-9, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 796-1769
Once n Again Consignment and Thrift Store (Facebook)
6300 US-9, Chestertown, NY 12817
Phone: (518) 3213680
Calendar of events
There are many seasonal events–such as outdoor concerts, festivals, crafts fairs, and special activities, in the area, particularly during the late spring to fall. The towns of North Creek, Schroon Lake, Brant Lake, Thurman, Lake George, Warrensburg are within a half hour of Friends Lake and Glens Falls is only about 40 minutes away. Calendar of events listings:
- The Glensfalls Chronicle is a free weekly print and online publication available at Tops Supermarkets in Chestertown.
- Additional online calendar of events
- North Country Public Radio’s events listings