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Your best source for useful information, fun write-ups, and handy tips to help you experience the Lake George Area.

Family Memories Made Here

Getting the family together for a summer vacation is what every parent and grandparent dreams of.

Lake George Beaches and Beyond

What's Open in the Lake George Area

The region is in Phase 1 of New York's reopening process.

Hiking Highlight - Stewart Mountain

Itinerary: A Couples Weekend in the Lake George Area

The Spirit of Summer

There's nothing like a boat ride in the Lake George Area.

Giants of the Lake

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Lake George Hiking Trails

The Adirondack Mountains, a formidable collection of majestic peaks, are a hiker’s haven.

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Mountain & Road Biking

Biking is a big part of Lake George Area recreation. The paths and trails are diverse, from off-road trails to paved bikeways.

Go for a Ride

Factory Outlets

Open year-round and offering the latest apparel and gifts, the Factory Outlets are the ultimate stop for anyone who loves to shop!

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Scenic Drives & Byways

A slow, scenic drive through old Adirondack towns is the most encompassing way to see the Lake George Area.

Go for a Ride

Adirondack Birding

Listen for the distant knock of a downy woodpecker and find the vibrant color of a blue jay.

Find a Bird

Lake George Area Fishing

Fishing is a pinnacle of the Original Vacation. The Lake George Area’s dynamic lakes and miles of streams and rivers are teeming with a variety of fish almost begging to be caught.

Drop a Line

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding in the Lake George Area is a large piece of the Original Vacation. From long rides along wooded trails to that first ride on a pony, horseback riding is always a good time in the Lake George Area.

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Lake George Camping

The Lake George Area, nestled in the southern foothills of the Adirondack Park, is in prime camping country.

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Island Camping

Island camping on Lake George is about quiet and seclusion. Build a comfortable camp on a small island and live the Original Vacation.

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