Location: Lake George
Top Things to do in Lake George
Top 6 Things to do Adventurous 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. Eagle Flyer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
2. Escape LG
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Escape LG owns and operates four themed escape rooms designed to challenge you with codes, clues and ciphers which you must solve to unlock the secret of the room providing visitors to the Adirondacks and the surrounding areas a fast growing and popular alternative to existing amusement and entertainment activities.
Reviewed By jamesleomic - Glastonbury, United States
My wife and I walked around Lake George today and saw this escape room. We decided to go in and do the horror themed room, “What Happened in Raven Woods?”. We had never done an escape room before and weren’t really sure what to expect. It was just the two of us being guided by “GameMaster” Blake. Blake was awesome and knew exactly when we needed hints. The girl checking us in told us it was only Blake’s second time doing this escape room, but you would never know it. The room we chose was horror themed and the lights were out. Our first task was to find a flashlight located in the first room. My wife didn’t want to do an escape room at first (she thought it was way too expensive being $100 for the both of us), but it’s been on my bucket list for awhile. We both loved the experience and will probably do it again next time with a group of friends. We made it out with 8 seconds to spare (we got a little extra time because our walkie talkie stopped working so they paused the clock while they fixed it). Overall it was a great time and I highly recommend for families and couples.
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. Ski Air Watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
6. Parasail Joe's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 174 reviews
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