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! 

Author
Jaynie Ellis, updated

Where to Go Ice Skating

Lace up your skates in the Lake George Area! Between natural and man-made rinks there is an abundance of smooth, sparkling ice to glide on this winter. Enjoy the fresh air and great outdoors while skating across frozen ponds. Or, gather a group for a pick-up hockey game at a pristine indoor rink…

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Spring Break in the Lake George Area

Rays of sunshine warm up the Lake George Area, and the snow begins to melt away…long awaited Spring Break is fast approaching. 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…

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Solo Traveling to the Lake George Area

Chase your wanderlust. Experience a newfound sense of independence roaming the Adirondack Mountains, and explore the Lake George Area without any expectations. New opportunities are bound to open up when you vacation solo. Hesitant to make the journey on your own? Let us give you some solo traveling…

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Indoor Adventures in the Lake George Area

Vacations in the Lake George Area are full of adventure. Many awesome experiences and cherished memories take place indoors. Let loose at an indoor fun center where you can play laser tag, bowl strike after strike, crush virtual golf balls on a sports simulator, and explore a haunted mansion. When…

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Another Sweet Spring - Thurman Maple Days

Maple Syrup Season in the ‘Dacks The Adirondacks are dripping in a history of pure maple syrup and this amber-colored season draws Lake George visitors and locals alike to maple producers who proudly share their obsession. Tour the sugar bush where taps and metal buckets collect sap from trees…

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Festivals for Foodies - Spring

Attention Foodies: You need to add these festivals to your bucket list! The Lake George Area has an abundance of food festivals taking place throughout the year in which restaurants exhibit their variety of cuisines, while chefs show off their culinary talents and innovative recipes. Sample and shop…

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Festivals for Foodies - Winter

Attention Foodies: You need to add these festivals to your bucket list! The Lake George Area has an abundance of food festivals taking place throughout the year in which restaurants exhibit their variety of cuisines, while chefs show off their culinary talents and innovative recipes. Sample and shop…

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Lake George Area in the News

The Lake George Area – the Original Vacation – is well-renowned for its small-town charm and natural beauty. A bucket list destination, it delivers an authentic Adirondack experience on and around “The Queen of American Lakes”. The Lake George Area’s accolades include: Travel & Leisure’s “State…

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Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Roundup

If you’re staying in the Lake George Area and looking for a place to eat with options to fit your specific diet, here are some restaurants that offer a wide selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & dessert: Breakfast & Lunch Kelly’s Roots Cafe &…

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Rainy Day Fun at the Aviation Mall

When the rain drives you indoors during your vacation to the Lake George Area, continue the fun at the Aviation Mall! Located in Queensbury, the Aviation Mall has a range of activities that everyone will enjoy while managing to stay dry. Adirondack Axe Aim for the bullseyes at Adirondack Axe, the…

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