Deer’s Head Inn in Elizabethtown, NY.
The oldest tavern in the Adirondacks offers charming lodging and delicious dining.
Photos courtesy of Deer’s Head Inn.
The Deer's Head Inn is a gem in Elizabethtown in the Lake Champlain region of the Adirondacks. Guests at this charming historic lodge attest to its unique, cozy allure.
First opened in 1808, the Inn has seen a lot of history:
It was a military hospital during the War of 1812
Stored bootleg liquor during prohibition
Hosted John Brown's widow while his casket lay at the county courthouse across the street
Boasts entries from at least two U.S. Presidents (Harrison and Cleveland) in its guest books.
A guest room at The Deer’s Head Inn.
And while it may be the oldest Inn in the ADK, it is anything but old-fashioned. Deer’s Head Inn interiors have a modern, updated feel without sacrificing the original structure's integrity.
The Inn's keepers chose to decorate each guest room uniquely, so this place is anything but cookie-cutter.
All rooms have private baths with either king or queen-size beds. Amenities include:
24-hour check-in
Air conditioning
Carbon monoxide detector
Contactless check-in / check-out
Farm-to-table dining.
Duck breast with Luxardo cherries and red wine sauce.
The Inn's bright beacon is its restaurant which draws diners back for repeat visits. In this part of the ADK, a dining establishment needs local creds to compete with the best.
And this is where Deer's Head excels. Their seasonal menus are mostly farm-to-table and draw upon the bounty of their Essex County food producers.
The Deer’s Head Inn is ideally located in the Adirondacks' "breadbasket" within the Champlain Valley. Local farms and orchards provide a diverse range of products, including dairy, produce, meat, poultry, and maple syrup, which should excite any food enthusiast.
But don’t just take our word for it, view their current menu to see for yourself that Deer’s Head Inn provides an exceptional dining experience.
For more information about lodging, restaurant reservations and current hours, visit Deer's Head Inn’s website.
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