Details
- Bathrooms: 0
- Status: Active
- Lot size, acres: 21.09 acres
- Category: Commercial
- Type: Business
- Year built: 1980
- Subdivision Name: None
- Lot Size Acres: 21.09 acres
- Zoning: Commercial
- County: Essex
- MLS ID: 177599
Description
- Description:
High Falls Gorge - Iconic Adirondack Nature Attraction & Turnkey Tourism Business. Now repositioned at $6,900,000, this long-established, fully operational, year-round attraction offers an unmatched investment opportunity in the heart of the Adirondacks. The property spans 22 acres with over 2,000 feet of Ausable River frontage, featuring dramatic waterfalls, steel walkways, and renovated bridges that create a safe, immersive visitor experience in all seasons. Significant 2024 capital improvements exceeding $1M include steel staircases, structural supports, decking, fencing, and an award-winning industrial paint restoration—ensuring durability and reduced long-term maintenance. A 4,200 sq ft lodge includes a gift shop, restrooms, and a fully equipped commercial restaurant with seating across indoor, lounge, and outdoor areas. The business operates with proven systems and multiple revenue streams including ticketed admission, retail, café services, and private events. Ideally situated adjacent to Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort and minutes to Lake Placid, the location benefits from the region's strong year-round tourism traffic. This turnkey operation blends natural beauty, infrastructure, and consistent visitation—offering stability with room for future growth. A Legacy Ready for Its Next Steward—High Falls Gorge has been cared for by the same family for generations. The offering represents not just a business opportunity, but the chance to steward one of the Adirondacks' most iconic natural landmarks. With its blend of natural wonder, turnkey operations, and recent investment, this property is positioned for immediate continuity and long-term growth under new ownership.
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/TzzY7Lq9Wa0
Interior Details
- Basement: Full
Location
- View: Mountain(s), River, Trees/Woods, Water
- WaterBodyName: Ausable West Branch
Building & Construction
- Building Area Total: 4252 sq ft
- Number Of Units Total: 0
- Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
- Heating: Electric, Oil, Propane, Other
- Building Features: Kitchen
- Roof: Metal
- Foundation Details: Block
Amenities & Features
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Inclusions: Fixtures, Equipment, Furniture
- Utilities: Internet Available
- Parking Features: Parking Lot
- WaterSource: Spring
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater
- Lot Features: Borders State Land, Near Public Transit
- Exterior Features: Lighting
- Cooling: Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
Fees & Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value: $544,400
School Information
- High School District: Lake Placid
Miscellaneous
- Road Surface Type: None
- Attribution Contact: colleen.holmes@evrealestate.com
- Tenant Pays: None
Courtesy of
- List Office Name: Engel & Volkers Lake Placid Real Estate
