Jay is wilderness paradise. Located in the heart of Adirondacks Park District it is a ski/mountain town. It offers the best of all seasons. With Winter sports, ice fishing and Fall colors and most favorite Summer family vacation with hundreds of hiking trails.
If you are a triathlete, aspiring 46'er, nature lover, skier/snowboarder, cross country skier, ice skater, love rowing or fishing or simply want to have fun time with family and friends there is lot for everyone.
The unique aspect of Jay is that it is extremely secluded and a hidden gem unlike Lake Placid or Lake George yet close to popular amenities. Not to forget the best ski slopes on Whiteface and winter paradise including North Pole and Santa's workshop.
https://ausableacres.org/maps/
https://townofjayny.gov/
http://www.townofwilmington.org/
https://www.whitefaceregion.com/
https://www.saranaclake.com
https://www.lakeplacid.com/
https://visitadirondacks.com
for more details.
Few more links which can help you plan your trip
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g48899-Wilmington_New_York-Vacations.html
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Things+To+Do&find_loc=Wilmington%2C+NY
https://www.saranaclake.com/activities/attractions
https://www.tripsavvy.com/lake-placid-winter-activities-with-kids-3267164
https://www.newyorkupstate.com/lake-placid/2016/02/ake_placid_winter_what_things_to_do_where_to_eat_where_to_stay_48_hours.html
https://www.highpeaksresort.com/activities
Dog sled:
https://visitadirondacks.com/recreation/thunder-mountain-dog-sled-tours
http://www.adirondacksleighrides.com/
https://localwiki.org/hsl/Dog_Sled_Races
Hiking with kids:
https://www.saranaclake.com/hiking/baker-mountain
5 min drive. Not a long hike. Gorgeous views.
Visit Saranac and LakePlacid downtown.
There is also winter Olympic Center. Please check if it’s open.
Drive to whiteface mntn. It is accessible via road. Can be closed based on strong winds and snow. There is a castle and 360 view subject to visibility.
https://www.whiteface.com/
Beach
Fishing and kayak
https://www.adirondackexperience.com/fishing/lake-eaton
Visit for winter fun. Tubing and skiing. Smaller, closer, cheaper and kid friendly.
http://www.deweymountain.com
https://www.saranaclake.com/alpine-skiing/mt-pisgah-recreation-center
Driving, Biking and Boating is most recommended.
One can rent a boat from downtown.
For boat rental check http://www.saranaclakemarina.com
For Canoe and kayak rental check https://www.saranaclake.com/activities/outdoor/paddling
For bikes:
http://www.gtgtandems.com
http://www.humanpowerplanetearth.com
https://www.newyorkrentalbyowner.com
Ice fishing
https://www.saranaclake.com/story/2019/ice-fishing-in-saranac-lake
https://www.saranaclake.com/story/2017/01/ice-fishing-first-timer
https://www.newyorkupstate.com/adirondacks/2015/12/adirondacks_ice_fishing_where_to_go_outdoors.html
https://www.lakeplacid.com/story/2017/01/perfectly-perched-ice-fishing