Guided MiniTours

All Guided MiniTours include:

- A delicious catered group lunch

- Door prize drawings at lunch from our sponsor

- A unique MiniTour pin

- CB commentary by your experienced tour guides

- Detailed tour map

- Gas stops

- Photo opps

Lake Placid, Ski Jump & Bobsled: This exclusive tour is better than ever this year! At the Olympic Jumping Complex you'll get to see TWO amazing ski jumping shows.

Watch skiers fly through the air from the breath-taking 90 meter ski jump and land on a wet plastic mat ! Then watch freestyle skiers do aerials and loops into the pool.

You’ll also enjoy a ride up the glass-enclosed elevator to the top of the jump, where you’ll see panoramic views as far as Canada. You'll also get a bird’s eye view of what the jumpers see as they head down the steep ramp.

The enormous on-site BBQ includes Pulled Pork, Chicken Breast sandwiches, ½ lb cheeseburgers, kosher hot dogs & much more.

Have a wild side? Try their optional bobsled ride (discounted to $40/person) at the Olympic Sports Complex or take photos of your friends on it. Door prizes from Kawasaki. 185 miles round-trip.




8 Lake Loop: Last year’s 7 Lake Loop was such a success that we added another lake to it: Lake Champlain’s western shore! On this enchanting ride, you’ll discover the beauty of the northern woods. This MiniTour will wind along the shores of 8 different Adirondack lakes enroute to the same restaurant which scored very high marks on last year’s questionnaire. Your delicious lunch will include Chicken Cacciatore, Vegetarian Lasagna, Caesar Salad and much more. 120 miles round-trip.
Tour runs Tuesday through Friday and is open to all, but we encourage Trikes on Tuesday & Thursday and Women on Wednesday.




Breakfast & Locks: Our only “brunch” MiniTour is unique in 2 ways. First, we lead you through the hills of Washington County to a real maple sugar house, where you’ll feast on endless Pancakes or French Toast, bacon, sausage and drinks. Then it’s a short, winding ride to a unique 45 min. cruise on a sternwheel riverboat which will glide past unspoiled river scenery and through the Champlain Lock C5. 80 miles round-trip.




VT Covered Bridges: It was Americade’s most popular MiniTour last year! Ride through Southern Vermont’s famous covered bridges while you enjoy the sound of your bike talking back to you. A pretty Vermont country club is our lunch location, and there you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet including Beef Stroganoff, Roasted Italian Chicken, Baked Penne Marinara, and more. 180 miles round-trip.



Steel Wheels on the Upper Hudson: This ever-popular tour features winding roads to a little spot in the Adirondacks where you’ll hop aboard a classic train and ride along the wild Upper Hudson River. Listen to the clickety clack of the train wheels as you see parts of the Adirondacks which are unreachable by road. Your choice of open air or restored coaches. The lip-smackin’ lunch at a real dude ranch includes BBQ Pulled Pork, Fried Chicken, Pasta Primavera and much more. 90 miles round-trip. Wednesday & Thursday only.




VT Ski Hills: This new MiniTour is a pretty ride to one of VT’s major ski areas. Breathtaking mountain views will provide great photo opps while you enjoy their BBQ including: Boneless Chicken Breast, Hamburgers, Potato salad, Pasta salad, Cole Slaw, brownie w/ice cream, lemonade, ice tea, coffee & tea. After lunch there are a wide variety of optional attractions such as the Alpine Slide, Scenic Chairlift Ride, Giant Swing, Big Splash, Miniature golf and their new Sun Mountain Flyer zip line. 140 miles round-trip. Tuesday & Friday only.

View Unguided MiniTours

WHERE: Departures from Beach Road Parking Lot, across from the Steamboats.

WHEN: Departures begin at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Minitours require a valid Americade wristband.

Note: Totally Self-guided tours (no lunch, no guide, no schedule, no pin) are also available; 8 tours this year: old classics plus new tours. Pick up maps at the Roaring Brook Ranch activity room.