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Another Sweet Spring - Thurman Maple Days

There's no sweeter time than spring in the Lake George Area.

The Original Vacation

Shepard Park beach with buoys and the Adirondack Mountains in the background

The Five Best Places to Swim in Lake George

Lake George is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, offering 32 miles of wide bays, wooded islands, and quiet coves. Thousands of people spend their summers swimming in the "Queen of American Lakes."

The Spirit of Summer

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Silent Solitude: Lake George Island Camping

Another Sweet Spring - Thurman Maple Days

There's no sweeter time than spring in the Lake George Area.

The Original Vacation

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Lake George Hiking Trails

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

Find a Trail

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!

Find a Deal

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.

Find an Adventure

Lake George Camping

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

Book a Site

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.

Get Outside