New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
HOTEL CHAMPLAIN, BLUFF POINT.
On the Edge of the Adirondacks and the
Lake.

The wonderful Lake Champlain region win us
combination of mountain and water attractlohS' eN-
tended views of both land and lake heaIthIulieSa
of climate and GOODNESS of atmosphere, possesses
much 10 draw to it those most careful in the selec-
ton of their summer homes and the choice OF On
abiding place in vacation time Many historic as
sociations also about this splendid sheet OF
water and the town in Clinton County which bear
the name of Samuel de Champla1n, the frehch
naval officer who explored the region nearly three
hundred years ago.
The Hotel Champlain has an unrivalled SITUATION
on Bluff Point, commanding a most EXTENDED ana
attractive view of mountain and forest, of lake and
intervale. The park in which it stands comprises
45O acres of most beautiful forest and lawn inter-
sected by walks and drives In near proximity are
some of the most attractive places IN this region
east of the Adirondacks, enjoying the same invig-
Grating and beneficial atmosphere, but not SO mucn
in the trackless wilderness as the true North
Woods region. Within easy driving distance is the
famous AusabIe Chasm. TO which SO many visitors
are drawn by the reports of its maryels The Hotel
Champlain is only three miles from Plattsburg
Excursions be readily made to Fort Montgom-
cry and Fort Ethan Allen Those historically IN
teTesed will enjoy viewing the ruins of the forts at
Crown Point and Ticonderoga. There are easy trips
to be made to the islands In Lake Ghampl3in anu
to the many points OF interest around Lake George
the trip which b one H05 DO Ie ea
reached from Bluff Point. ,,.,.,,zo - o..uoo
tons in itself. The house, which stands upon the
solid rock, erected in 1890 and has since been
ense e the Guests has been provided for in the
way of facilities for convenience and comfort. The
ampie water supply is from pure springs far up on
the mountanside. The dry. pure air of the Adiron-
dacks gives exhilaration to every visitor and in
cnes to- outdoor sports, for which ample provision
is made. The eghteen-hOle golf course is regard
ed as entirely adequate the boating, sailing and
fishing unsurpassed the tennis facilities are
ample, while the opportunities for pleasant waking
and driving trips many. The bathing IS the
finest in any fresh water region. the beach being
sandy and in the shade of the woods. Even in the
hottest weather the nights are cool and mosquitoes
black flies and malaria are unknown.
In it's social advantages the Hotel Champlain is
unsurpassed. The proximity of the largest United
States military post in the East permits the pres
ence of many officers at the dances and musicals.
for which ample provision is made by band and or
chestra The military features at the fort, includ
ing dress parade, guard mount and the frequent
drills are all interesting and attractive.
To reach this region the Delaware & Hudson
Railroad gives facilities its Bluff Point station
and the steamer pier, where connections can be
made with ali boats and trains is within the hotel
property There through drawing room and
sleeping cars TO and from New-fork. Albany. Troy,
Saratoga, Lake George and Montreal Many Wis
itors to the Adirondack resorts make IL point to
stop over on the way at the Hotel Champlain.