Top Things to do in
Top Hotels in Lake George Region
- 1. Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Courtyard Lake George
- 3. The Lodges at Cresthaven
- 4. Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
- 5. Scotty's Lakeside Resort
- 6. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Lake George
- 7. The Juliana Resort
- 8. Tea Island Resort
- 9. Marine Village Resort
- 10. Admiral Motel
The 10 Best Free Things to do in , Lake George Region
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, The Crossroads, Rustic Charm, Lake George Distilling Company, Shelving Rock Falls, Lake George, Glenwood Manor Antiques & More, Warren County Bikeway, Buck mountain hiking trail, Lake George Olive Oil Co..
Restaurants in Lake George Region
1. Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By LCBryant227 - New York City, United States
This place is great. The people are so friendly,knowledgeable, and informative. The young man who helped us thoroughly provided us with information about the different types liquors, their sources, and even where to eat in the neighborhood. It was such an enjoyable afternoon. It is off the beaten path so if you aren’t paying attention you will miss it. The apple moonshine is sooo good You will want to take a case home.
2. The Crossroads
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
We have a little of everything here at The Crossroads Deli and Cafe: We brew the best coffee around: fair trade organic coffee from Deans's Beans and Barkeater Coffee Co. Breakfast sandwiches are made fresh every morning. Our subs and sandwiches are made fresh to order with Boar's Head Meats and Cheese. We also have homemade soups and salads daily. Eat in at one of our tables or call an order in to take with you. Sporting Goods: Anything you need for the Great Outdoors! Whether you are hunting, fishing, headed to the lake or up a high peak; we have what you need. Sporting licenses, fishing and fly fishing equipment, live bait, lures, camping gear, axes and knives, snowshoes, and hunting supplies for any season. We buy and sell new and used guns. Clothing and Footwear: Woolrich, Carhartt, Columbia, Johnson Woolen, Outdoor Research, Red Ledge, Keen, Teva, Minnetonka, Georgia, Rocky, Bogs, Buff: If you are hiking, hunting, fishing, working, or enjoying the outdoors; we have what you need to stay warm and dry or cool and happy. Adirondack Books, Gifts, and Candy: Something for everyone! Locally made chocolates and candy, maple syrup, peanut butter, spices, gifts, books, and prints by local photographers. Craft Beer: We have a fantastic selection of craft beer, always updating and changing with the seasons. Ice Cream and Stand Up Paddleboards: When the weather is warm, come visit our soft serve stand and try one of our SUP's.
3. Rustic Charm
4. 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!
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. 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.
7. Glenwood Manor Antiques & More
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 595marianneg - Johnsburg, United States
I go here all the time. There are 3 floors of antiques in a beautiful manor house. Just looking at the house itself is worth a visit. All kinds of antiques and collectibles are for sale here. There is a dealer that has antique kitchen stuff (Pyrex, Yellow ware bowls, etc...) There are vintage clothing dealers, beer stein dealers and even an antique Christmas collectibles dealer. It's a great place to spend a few hours and a few dollars.
8. Warren County Bikeway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By EJBLtravels - Media, United States
This was the highlight to our visit to Lake George. The path was wide and paving was smooth. Well kept up, with beautiful wooded scenery. We rode from Lake George to Glenn Lake and back (12 miles total). Slight inclines and a couple of small hills.
9. Buck mountain hiking trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By R8951PYjuliea
My husband and I were in Lake George for a mini honeymoon during COVID, and decided to tackle Buck Mountain. We started on Monday in September at around 10 am and were pleasantly surprised that we barely saw any other people for the whole hike! There are two different routes up the mountain, and we opted for the route starting from Shelving Rock Road, which was 2.5 miles to the summit and then you go back down. The designated parking area was very small (maybe 4 cars) so get there early. We found it by entering “Shelving Rock Rd to Buck Mountain Trail” in Google Maps and downloading an offline map as there is no service as you go down the dirt road. The trail is well marked and easy for the first half, to the point that we weren’t sure we were on the correct trail since we had read this was a moderately tough hike! After crossing the “stream” (in quotes bc it was basically dried up when we went in Sept), the trail definitely gets more steep and rocky and I was happy to have my hiking boots for traction (one middle-aged woman I saw with sneakers was struggling a bit). The second half was a steady incline up to the top and we worked up a sweat. We are a relatively fit couple in early 30s who like an occasional day hike when traveling, but are definitely not experienced avid hikers and I would say the trail is moderate (we had great weather in 60s and sunny, definitely could see this being more difficult in high heat or with precipitation or more slippery conditions). It took us exactly 1 hr 20 min to go to the summit, spent about 20 min on summit to enjoy the view, have a granola bar and rest, and then 1 hr and 10 min back to the car. We then went on to drive to Shelving Rock falls and Shelving rock mountain trails further down the road before heading back into town which made for a delightful day of hiking!
10. Lake George Olive Oil Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Lake George Olive Oil Company offers Over 50 Extra Virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars from around the world! Always "Try Before you Buy" with samplings of our products. Sea salts, dipping seasonings, grilling sauces, jams, gift baskets and favors! We also have Gelato, dessert, coffees and more! Something for everyone.
Reviewed By brians8989
We stopped by for gelato twice during our four-day stay. I can't say enough for the quality of it, just amazing! Their store also had a huge array of olive oils.
