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Town in New York, United States
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Nestled in the pristine Adirondacks, Lake George is a year-round tourist destination. It is 45 minutes (36 miles) outside of Saratoga Springs and 1 hour (60 miles) north of Albany, and is worth the effort it takes to get there. The area is pleasant for families, with many activities for all ages.
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A mid-20th-century replica of the original mid-18th-century fort, built by the British to counter the French presence in northern New York at the beginning of the French and Indian War. The fort was burned down in 1757, and the ruins remained for nearly 200 years before the replica was built using the original plans and footprint. Now you can take guided tours (or a special haunted tour), peruse the museum exhibits of artifacts and history, and witness reenactments of daily fort activities like firing of muskets and cannon. Oh, and visit the gift shop, of course!
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Historic summer camp founded in 1904 by Dr. Elias G. Brown, one of the oldest continually operating children's camps in the Adirondacks. The camp's waterfront peninsula on Blair's Bay, south of Anthony's Nose, is a notable landmark visible from the lake. Private property; not open to the public.
This amusement park is part of the Enchanted Parks family. It has many different rides including the Boomerang, a roller coaster that goes forwards and then backwards on its track, the Desperado Plunge, a fun water ride, and the Comet, one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the United States. The Great Escape also contains a water park open for most of the day. There is also a hotel with an indoor water park right across the street.
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Rafting trips on the Hudson and Sacandaga rivers include equipment, meals and experienced guides. Family-owned and operated since 1984.
Considered by some locals to be Lake George’s “claim to fame” is the authentic Steamboat Company, always a tourist attraction (so be ready for a crowd). Founded in 1817 as a commercial shipper, the company now has three passenger vessels for cruises up and down the lake. Each of the three boats is different, though all have some sort of food, drink, shop, and restrooms. Mohican is the oldest of the fleet (indeed, the oldest operating passenger vessel in the country), having plied Lake George's waters for over 110 years. She started life as a propeller-driven steamboat, but was later converted to diesel. Minne-Ha-Ha is one of the last steam paddlewheelers in the country, boasting a classic sternwheel; she hosts the very popular one-hour lake cruises that form the backbone of the schedule. Lac du Saint Sacrement is the newest and largest of the boats, a diesel-powered four-decker that hosts full brunch, lunch, and dinner buffets every day.
This is a great way to get out on your own and check out the lake. Just be sure that you can handle all the paddling, and watch out which way the wind is blowing because it can take a lot longer to get back to shore if the wind is against you.
This is a typical old-fashioned mini-golf, with the classic windmill-type obstacles.
This choice is the more expensive of the two mini-golf options. It has nice greens and newer obstacles.
This is in Lake George Village and has a fantastic mini-golf course with obstacles representing famous landmarks.
is ironically a free beach. Good for sunbathing or swimming and other lake activities. During the summer, there are lifeguards, showers, a bath house, and restrooms. There is also a sand bar that reaches out into the lake that you can walk along.
This restaurant has been serving Italian cuisine since 1954. They also have a full-service bar. The restaurant is popular, so reservations are advised. Dinner is offered M-Th from 4:30PM, and Su from 3PM.
This is a hibachi steakhouse that serves Chinese and Japanese food. Though this restaurant is slightly pricey, the authentic low tables, which are situated over hollow pits, allow guests to dine in Japanese izakaya style. Lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Delicious New York-style pizzeria that serves, among other dishes, chicken wings and garlic knots. They also deliver.
Steak, seafood, hamburgers, and wings. Open April-October, free WiFi.
Nina’s offers a variety of sweets such as fudge and taffy ice cream, and some are sugar free. This shop is a local favorite.
Outdoor dining on the shore of Lake George. Located on Surfside on the Lake's rooftop terrace with panoramic views. Offers a menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, and steak.
They have more than 30 television with private speakers for each one. O'Toole's offers a great variety of food (everything from fajitas to sirloin) and live entertainment. The walls are decorated with sports memorabilia and café signs from the 1950s. They have fireside seating and an expansive bar.
This is a great place to eat and hang out. They have three bars on three different levels with live music from local bands. If you don't feel like sitting inside, there's a beautiful roof-top deck to enjoy.
It is a great place to get a quiet drink while enjoying the view of Lake George. They offer 2 happy hours with drink specials, 4PM to 6PM and again from 9PM to 11PM. Appetizers and pub fare available.
Open May to September. You can rent by night or by week, but one night’s deposit is required for nights spent under four nights. It costs $63-110 per night depending on room Monday through Thursday. There is an average of $5 increase in price per night depending on room on Friday through Sunday. Offers both motel rooms as well as cute little cabins. They are all roughly the same price; the cabins are not more expensive than the motel rooms or vice versa. The beds in all rooms are changed every two days and you can request new towels whenever they are needed. Suitable for families with children as the grounds feature a large, picturesque lawn, a playground, as well as a swimming pool. The pool is open from 10AM to 10PM. The lawn is behind the cabins and there are fire pits located around this area, as well as plenty of lawn furniture and outdoor games. Comfortable and homey. No pets allowed.
Closed until April, this hotel is part of a chain of hotels spread all throughout the United States. If you join their frequent traveler program, you will get special benefits, including special rates, room upgrades, etc. The hotel has a continental breakfast as well as free local calls and free high-speed wireless Internet access; however no pets are allowed. Costs $80-99 depending on room. All rooms are non-smoking. The rooms either feature two queen sized beds or one king sized bed. Some rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator. Some rooms with a king-sized bed have a Jacuzzi in the room. Maids clean the rooms daily and rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request. There is also a large swimming pool on site. Between the rooms and all the other amenities that this hotel has to offer, the price per night is quite the deal, but bear in mind, like with most huge chains, you get what you pay for.
Located right on Lake George, this resort is only open May to September. Costs $69-199 per night depending on room and the time of your trip. The three different types of rooms are called Courtyard, Lake View and Beachside. Children under 12 can stay free, but there are no pets allowed. There is a deposit requirement of one night for confirmed reservations, but are refundable if notified one week prior to arrival. During the busy season (July and August, as well as on holidays and during special events), reservations must include at least one Sunday night (or alternatively, a specific number of nights stayed). This resort has a private beach, an outdoor heated pool, jet skiing, white water rafting, amongst many other activities.
This resort is open May through October and is quite close to the main drag of Lake George. Rooms rates are based on two people and are $89-159 per night depending on room, with each additional person over eight costing $59 per person (children under eight cost $29 per). Also, you may be able to get a special deal, so check their website before making reservations. The Main Lodge is where all the indoor activities are hosted; however, the rooms are not located in this building. The rooms are located in three different units, the Island View, the Abigail Cheyenne Calgary, and the new Monterey Suites (which features a living and a sleeping room for each suite). Each unit has about ten rooms in it. Each room has two double beds (though some of the rooms in the Calgary and the Monterey Suites have additional beds), color television, and all the other amenities expected in a good resort. At first glance, the rooms may be small, but they are comfortable and cozy. The resort itself highlights many activities such as tennis courts, wilderness riding and has nightly entertainment. Horseback riding is another feature of this resort, costing $28 per ride. Also, their indoor pool is heated. Featuring grand banquet rooms, this resort is also suitable for weddings, conventions, and other large group social events.
This hotel opened in 2003 and is open year-round. Costs $149-329 per night depending on room. Various packages are offered, so check these out before you make a reservation. There are three hotels on this large property. One, the Grand Hotel includes five floors and wireless Internet access. These rooms come either with a king size bed or a double size bed. The rooms with king size beds come with a double sleeper sofa, while the double size beds come with a twin sleeper sofa. The rooms in the Premium East Hotel come with two double beds or one king size bed. The Standard West Motel has two floors with outside entrances, which makes moving in and out a breeze! Each room here has either two double beds or one double bed and a full size sleeper sofa. All rooms come with a safe, which is important if you’ve brought a lot of spending money. There are many different restaurants on site, including the White Lion Room (breakfast), the Village Blacksmith Steakhouse (dinner), the Lookout Cafe (lunch/dinner), Adirondack Sandwich Works (sandwiches/salads), the Sticky Bun Coffee Shop and a Hershey’s Ice Cream Store. The Veranda Bar is also on premises, and in the summer months, it is open to the public as well as hotel guests. You can enjoy a cold drink there while sitting in a wicker chair and taking in the view of the town. There are many things you can see without even leaving the resort's 18-acre grounds, like the Fort William Henry Museum, a restored fort that played a key role in the French and Indian War.
Family resort with 154 rooms/suites. Rates range from $49 to $390 depending on room type and dates. 233' private sandy beach on Lake George. Lakefront rooftop terrace with cabana bar. On-site restaurant with seating for 175 for weddings. Free internet. Paddle boat and kayak rentals. 4 decks overlooking the lake. On the village trolley route. Children's playground and BBQ grills on the beach. 13 types of rooms ranging from standard rooms with 2 beds and no views, to 2 bedroom lakefront suites with 3 Queen Beds and private balconies. All rooms have refrigerators and are non-smoking; Pets are not allowed. 2 or 3 night all-inclusive packages are offered which include meals & attractions.
Open May 1 to Columbus Day. $39-45 depending on site with a $5 charge per each additional person, but children under 3 are free. Useful for those with an RV or other camping unit, but no tents are allowed. There are activities for older (such as Boccie or shuffleboard) and younger (such as a playground) children, but no pets are allowed. You might be “roughing it”, but you don’t have to sacrifice basic hygiene and privacy to do it. Tiled restrooms, hot showers, private dressing rooms and a laundromat are located in this RV park. There is also a pool.
Hearthstone Point is a campground run by the state of New York with 251 campsites that are all spacious except for a few on the north side of the campground. The campground boasts a beach on Lake George that is manned by trained lifeguards who are present at all times, and has two bathhouses (one on each side the house) along with multiple restroom buildings spread throughout the campus. Pets are allowed at this beautiful campground, which costs only $22 per night and has access to the village via the trolley that turns nearby. People also use the volleyball net that is available near the beach.
By car
All of the main attractions of Lake George are contained on Route 9. However, parking and traffic can be a nightmare, especially during the tourist season.
By foot
Many of the motels in Lake George are within walking distance of the village so if you are tight on cash, walking is a viable option.
By boat
Some places have docks for visiting by boat. An incomplete list is:
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