Location: Lake George
Top Things to do in Lake George
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Lake George, New York (NY)
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. Lake George Bar Crawl
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Go to the best bars in Lake George! Join your local guide and a big group of fun people for a fast paced, organized bar hopping event. We hit up 3 bars and finish at a LG's best nightclub while enjoying EXCLUSIVE DRINK DISCOUNTS and no cover charges. Dancing, live music, group games, scavenger hunt, prizes, and making new friends are guaranteed! See you every weekend at 10pm this summer! Wristbands also good for valuable discounts at other local businesses during your time in the area. Sign up now through our website for EARLY BIRD pricing and to guarantee your spot! Large party? Email us for special pricing.
2. Highliner Charter Fishing
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Highliner charter fishing is the largest and most sophisticated fleet on Lake George.Lite tackle fishing for salmon,lake trout and bass is our specialty.Highliners captains enjoy teaching children to fish as well as spending the day sharing techniques with the more seasoned angler.The non angler can enjoy a pontoon boat tour or adventure.Island tours include eagle watching,tubing,swimming.
3. Eagle Flyer
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
4. 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!
5. Lake George Island Boat Tours
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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.
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. 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!
9. Ski Air Watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
10. Parasail Joe's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 174 reviews
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