Inlet, New York is the perfect base for exploring this corner of Adirondack Park.

The small town sits perched on the northeastern edge ofFourth Lake.

It’s just 15 minutes fromOld Forge, a larger hamlet that overshadows Inlet thanks to its famous waterpark.

A dock juts out into a beautiful Adirondack lake in Inlet, NY during an autumn morning.

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And when I say Inlet is small, I mean teeny-tiny.

A welcome sign deems Inlet as a place where mountains and memories meet.

While it is a year-round destination, summer is when it really shines.

Adirondack chairs lined up for a tranquil lakeshore sunrise in Old Forge , NY

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Plus, there’s thesummer lakeside symphonyfeaturing the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

Another favorite isCamp Cedar Spring, located just a few miles south of downtown Inlet.

Both accommodations offer the use of on-site canoes and kayaks for a jaunt on the lake.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra preforming lakeside at Ontario Beach Park

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Its a local favorite for sunrise and sunset views.

Birding enthusiasts will enjoy the .3-mileFerds Bog trailoff of Uncas Road.

The filling is so popular that they sell cups of just the cream.

Exterior of The Woods Inn in Inlet, NY from the dock

Courtesy of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism

Tony Harpers Pizza & Clam Shackand theScreamen Eaglesling pizzas and wings, and have fun outdoor bar scenes.

Though, the latter has more of a local pub feel.

(Their taco trio washed down with a margarita is easily my new go-to.)

Entrance sing to the Fern Park Recreation Area in Inlet, NY

Courtesy of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism

For general provisions, theres one grocery store in town Kalils Grocery.

It is the furthest thing from a chain grocer and thats what makes it so charming.

That, and the swoon-worthy pies.

(Pro-tip: try the “fruits of the forest” pie.)