The Insider Guide

From places to see and things to do, our blogs can assist you in planning your next getaway or help you learn more about the Lake George Area! Look to The Insider Guide for suggested itineraries, firsthand experiences, and much more! 

You've Gotta See This!

by Erin Coon Have you ever been to a dinner theatre? I’m not talking about Medieval Times or enjoying a milkshake served by a Marilyn Monroe look alike before she jumps on stage for a few songs. Those are fun and I like them a lot but what I’m talking about is combining the concept of dinner and a…

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Hiking Highlight - Kipp Mountain

The mid-August morning was cold and crisp, with a bluebird sky. The weather was perfect for a hike in the Lake George Area. The day’s hike would be a new notch in my hiking belt. I was headed for Kipp Mountain, a 1.92 mile out-and-back trail in Chestertown that is one of the Chester Challenge hikes…

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The Seven Wonders of Warren County

We love that anywhere you turn in the Lake George Area there’s something new and exciting to do. It can be a little overwhelming for new visitors or those without a lot of time to explore. The “Seven Wonders of Warren County” are the best of the best, must-stop places that everyone, visitors and…

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Hiking Highlight - Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob

My girlfriend and I rolled south on Route 9N through Lake George Village at around 8:30 a.m., just as the normally bustling strip was beginning to wake up. The streets were crawling with visiting families heading to breakfast and Lake George Area locals walking their dogs. We were headed for a walk…

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Hiking Highlight - Bartonville Mountain

On a sunny Thursday morning with temperatures nearing 80 degrees, my girlfriend and I drove to the lakeside hamlet of Brant Lake on the northern border of the Lake George Area. Our plan was to hike Bartonville Mountain, a quick, 1.5 mile round trip hike with a beautiful peek of Brant Lake just…

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Remi's Lake George Area Weekend

My new parents decided to celebrate my first birthday with a trip to the Lake George Area where I got to try so many new things! There was food, shopping, nature, food, friends, playtime, food, fish, boats... and did I mention food? Anyway – I decided I had to tell you all about it! We…

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The Caveman of Pottersville

A brown, irregularly shaped hunk of fossilized dinosaur dung is circulating around the stone-floored rock shop. The middle-school students, surrounded by shelves full of amethyst, pyrite, quartz crystals, and cracked open geodes, let their hands roam over the hunk and then pass it along. They…

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Family Memories Made Here

The Lake George Area has been delivering memorable vacations to families for generations. Days in the sun swimming, fishing and barbecuing are the perfect start to your family's vacation. Afternoons spent visiting a few local sites, going out to eat or having a family adventure are the building…

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Summer Hiking Tips and Tricks

As the weather heats up and the outdoors becomes more and more inviting, locals and visitors alike are lacing up their hiking boots and getting ready to hit the trails. The beginning of the summer is an exciting time to dust off your gear, revisit your favorite trails, and discover new ones. It’s…

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Glens Falls is one of the Coolest Small Towns in America!

So why do so many people think Glens Falls is cool? Glens Falls the perfect balance between an up and coming foodie / art / shopping mecca, the safe and nurturing place you want to raise your family and a Senior Citizen’s retirement dream. In fact, all of those generations happily coexist to make up…

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