• Spring Break in the Lake George Area

    Recuperate from cabin fever with an Adirondack vacation that is fun for the whole family. There are plenty of sights to see and things to do during a Spring Break spent in the Lake George Area!

  • Festivals for Foodies: Spring

    Attention Foodies: You need to add these festivals to your bucket list! March, April, and May features sticky sweet maple syrup and hot & spicy flavors.

  • Experience the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in the Lake George Area

    Train your eyes on the sky during the afternoon of April 8, 2024 when a cosmic coincidence passes over upstate New York.

  • Birding in the Lake George Area

    The reappearance of migratory and native bird species after a harsh winter marks an exciting new beginning to birding season.

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Discover the birthplace of the American vacation! The destination that started it all, the Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks!

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The Lake George Area

Spring has sprung! The ice is out, the sunshine is in, and the Lake George Area is waking up from winter hibernation. Hiking trails are unthawing, local wildlife is roaming the Adirondack forests, and the region is once again bustling with seasonal events. Lake George Area accommodations are refreshing their clean and comfortable rooms, while waterfront restaurants are opening the doors to their lakeside decks and patios. The region is ready to help you get the most out of your trip, and there is so much to discover in the Lake George Area that you're better off getting started this spring! Recuperate from cabin fever by pioneering an Original Vacation today! 

Canoes on the shore of the lake

Outdoors

Discover the Natural Beauty of the Lake George Area

Party Ideas for the "I Do" Crew

Indoor Activities

Rain or Shine, We've Got You Covered

Lake George Winter Carnival girl with snowman sign

Family Fun

Discover Non-Stop Adventure with Kids

Antiques Market Place

Shops & Antiques

From Hard-To-Find Antiques to Locally-Made Creations

Food & Drink

Explore Dining and Craft Beverage Options

Queensbury Hotel

Places to Stay

Making Memories, One Stay at a Time

Upcoming Events

There’s no such thing as a boring stay in the Lake George Area. Festivals, fireworks, free events – there’s always an event to attend and celebrate.  An amazing event can be the cherry on top of any vacation.  Which one will you drop in on?

  • 20
    Mar
    Open Forge at Adirondack Folk School
    Adirondack Folk School
  • 20
    Mar
    Adirondack Thunder Hockey Season
    Cool Insuring Arena
  • 21
    Mar
    Third Thursday Jazz
    The Park Theater
  • 22
    Mar
    Great Upstate Boat Show
    Adirondack Sports Complex – The Dome
  • 22
    Mar
    Adirondack Thunder Hockey Season
    Cool Insuring Arena
  • 23
    Mar
    Battles & Beverages
    Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
  • 23
    Mar
    Thurman Maple Days
  • 23
    Mar
    Rippin and Sippin
    Gore Mountain
  • 23
    Mar
    Chocolate Making Experience
    Barkeater Chocolates
  • 23
    Mar
    On Screen at The Hyde
    Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic House
  • 23
    Mar
    Haunted Factory Chocolate Session
    Barkeater Chocolates
  • 23
    Mar
    Adirondack Thunder Hockey Season
    Cool Insuring Arena
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