Location: Lake George
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When people find a great vacation getaway, they keep coming back. This 32-mile-long "Queen of American Lakes" is chock-full of lodging, attractions, eateries and just about any form of recreation you can name. A significant player in American history, Lake George is the site of two great forts, Fort William Henry and Fort Ticonderoga, both open to the public. Before plunging into the myriad activities in this family-friendly town, start off with a relaxing lake cruise to learn about the area. Then, take your pick of recreation: parasailing, fishing, diving, jet skiing, hiking, golfing, minigolf, horseback riding and more. If you've got kids in tow, you can't get away without visiting the Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom, New York's largest amusement park. Hikers gravitate to the international trail system or Prospect Mountain, which offers panoramic views from the top; for an easier way up, hop on the tram. Among the cleanest and clearest of major U.S. lakes, Lake George is as splendid today as when Thomas Jefferson described it as "...without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw."
Restaurants in Lake George
1. Bolton Boat Tours and Water Sports on Lake George
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
Boat tours by reservation only. Bolton Boat Tours and Water Sports on Lake George offers the highest rated boat tours in the area! Why rent on your own, when you can relax with a local captain? Our private boat tours are informative, exciting, and feature sightseeing, tubing, cliff jumping, swimming, fishing, mansion spotting, evening sunset cruises, firework viewings, and more! Pack a cooler, wear your bathing suits, and leave the driving to us. Captain Ted and son Captain Tim look forward to taking you out on their boats. Visit our website for more information and to reserve your unforgettable tour now. We can accommodate groups of up to 20. See you on the lake!
2. Lake George Island Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 274 reviews
Come enjoy all aspects of Lake George. If you want to see the beautiful islands, we can help you! If you want a leisurely ride to see the beautiful homes, we can help you! If you're looking for an historic tour, we can help you with that too. If you want a romantic cruise and an excellent place to dine we know where to take you. LG Island Boat Tours will take you to a private place to swim and sun. You can enjoy free tubing. If your brave enough we will take you to a couple cliff jumping spots. Bring your own food and drink. Party or relax your choice. Bring your friends and family. Looking for a bachelorette/bachelor experience ? Look no further. Read our reviews and you will understand why this WILL BE the best day on the lake you've ever had.
3. Lake George Distilling Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Lake George Distilling Company was founded in 2012. We took our love of quality hand crafted spirits and decided to create our own. We take the time to select the best local ingredients from the region and use them to hand craft our spirits in small batches. We hope you will enjoy our products as much as we enjoyed creating them for you.
Reviewed By bpeck1234 - Wethersfield, United States
Stopped in and tried the tasting deal of 3 liquors for 5 dollars and you keep the shot glass! As a bourbon man, I tried the two bourbon offerings and the rye. All were excellent and distinctive. The others I was with tried other offerings (cinnamon whisky and moonshine) and other than the smoke one, enjoyed them all. All varieties are there for purchase at under $30 a bottle. If you want to sample several different liquors, this is your place!
4. Devocean Watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
We are a small outdoor adventure business located in Beautiful Lake George, NY. We offer in Guided Jet Ski Tours, Boat Charters, Paddle Boarding and more! Our knowledgeable, local, safety oriented and fun loving guides will do their best to provide you with your version of an ideal Lake George experience. Visit our website for more information and call to make a reservation today!
5. Shelving Rock Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
A serene and beautiful waterfall located along an unmarked hiking trail in the Lake George system.
Reviewed By Nancy-in-NYC
We make a trip to Lake George every summer and this is my new top pick for BEST hike in the area, because there is such a big pay-off at the end! Start with the hike to Shelving Rock Summit, parking in lot # 3 or #4 on Shelving Rock Road. It took my family of four (kids ages 12 and 14) about 45 minutes to reach the summit, stopping along the way a bit to look around. Very nice hike (easy to moderate) with a pretty viewpoint at the end. After making it back down, you should continue down the road just a short bit past parking lot #4 and look for a metal gate/barrier on the left side of the road-- this is the start of the path to Shelving Rock Falls. Do NOT miss this... it was the highlight of our hike that day! In just a short walk on an unmarked dirt path, you will quickly reach a gorgeous waterfall with several different rocky spots to take a dip in your own private swimming hole! It was so fun and refreshing after the hike-- really memorable! TIP: We realized it would have been really helpful to have had water shoes in our backpacks for this... there are lots of rocks to climb around on, in and out of the water which is so much fun, and water shoes would have helped with navigating around on the rocks (some very slippery).
6. Parasailing Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 465 reviews
Take to the sky with Lake George Shoreline's Parasailing Adventures! With the guidance of our trained staff, you can soar the skies of Lake George at over 300 feet. You'll take off and land from our boat and never touch the water - unless of course you want to.
7. Prospect Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,209 reviews
A 2,030-foot mountain in Lake George that offers trips to the summit in "viewmobile" vans for awesome views.
Reviewed By DouglasB2068 - Stone Ridge, United States
It doesn't get a lot of attention but people should definitely take a drive up Prospect Mountain auto road at least one. There are several scenic overlooks to pull over at and take pictures. Once you get to the top parking lot there are bathrooms as well. From the top parking lot you can either hike a pretty steep trail up to the summit or wait for the shuttle bus that constantly runs back and forth between the parking lot and the summit. We took the bus up and then walked the trail back down. Great views up at the summit plus the remains of a cable car system that used to run from the top of the mountain down to Lake George Village. Definitely recommended.
8. Lake George Steamboat Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,187 reviews
Lake George boat cruises for the whole family. The Lake George Steamboat Company offers tours of historic and scenic Lake George on three ships: The Minne-Ha-Ha, The Mohican and The Lac du Saint Sacrement. Choose from paddlewheel sightseeing cruises, Paradise Bay, Islands or Sunset Cruises. Take the kids on a Pirate Cruise or Family Dinner Cruise. Enjoy Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and Fireworks Cruises. The Lake George Steamboat Company also offers the only Full Lake Cruise every summer Tuesday. Sailing mid May until late October.
9. Lake George
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,166 reviews
During a 1791 visit, Thomas Jefferson was moved to say, "Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw." Not much has changed. Today this 32-mile long, 3-mile wide dazzling lake draws vactioners who come to enjoy a plethora of outdoor endeavors including sailing, swimming, cruising on historic steamboats, hiking and more.
Reviewed By pestman - Ogunquit, United States
Obviously, when you go to Lake George, the focal point of your getaway is the lake. The lake doesn't disappoint. You can either choose to just walk along the banks and stare into the distance or participate in a number of water activities from swimming, paddleboarding, parasailing, jetskiing, boating, kayaking, etc. You can even camp on one of the islands that dot the narrows on Lake George. The town itself is very quaint but also full of touristy shops and bars. But, as touristy as it was, it didn't feel very crowded or overwhelming.
10. Adirondack Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 714 reviews
The premier winery of the Adirondacks since 2008! Featuring over 20 hand crafted, award winning, fruit infused and varietal wines... With a touch of Adirondack Nostalgia! Enjoy a Wine Tasting Session with us. Taste several wines of your choice for a nominal fee & keep our souvenir wine glass! Gourmet cheese, fine foods, delectable chocolates, unique souvenirs & gifts available too! We're consistently rated a top attraction in the region and our wines have won hundreds of awards! Open year-round.
Reviewed By 793lorrainem
A knowledgeable and friendly staff awaits you, when you attend a wine tasting session at the Adirondack Winery. Always an interesting and fun time! We visit every time we are in Lake George and leave with bottles of wonderful wine! Great to support a small business !
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