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! 

Learning Authentic Crafts with the Adirondack Folk School

A hidden gem in the Town of Lake Luzerne, the Adirondack Folk School offers a year-round catalog of courses to the public on various arts and crafts heavily inspired by the Adirondacks. Check out this blog for a first-hand experience detailing the mission and workings of this fun and educational organization.

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History Breathes Here

We believe “history breathes here” because it is everywhere in Lake George. This is not only a historic place made famous by long-ago battles, it is ground made sacred by the lives and deaths of the people who bore witness to the tragedies and triumphs. Silent connections to our past, they make themselves known to this very day, as new colonial-era graves are excavated within sight and sound of bustling Lake George Village. History is part of the fabric of Lake George and the reminders lie all around us.

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"Soul Food" Thursdays

Photos by Kacey O'Brien Here's a way to kick the weekend off early, with a Thursday evening jam-packed with entertainment. Grab something good to eat at the Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral, and then head over to the Lawrence Street Tavern for some drinks and blues tunes played by talented…

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Solo Traveling to the Lake George Area

*Updated April 25, 2025. 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…

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Mother-Daughter Mini Getaways

*Updated April 29, 2025. Searching for a creative way to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day? Look no further than a mini getaway to the Lake George Area. Mother-daughter bonds are indispensable – experience memorable moments together while wine tasting, shopping, or enjoying a delicious brunch on a…

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Spring Break in the Lake George Area

*Updated March 4, 2025. 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…

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Haunted & Mysterious Lake George Area

*Updated March 4, 2025. As October descends upon the Lake George Area, tales of yesteryear and ghost stories are shared in preparation for Halloween… do you believe that the region’s history has conjured spirits with unfinished business? Dare to be scared, and visit these supposedly haunted…

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Firsthand Guide to Letterboxing: Historians' Challenge

Please Note: Letterboxes are removed for the winter and are put back in place during the spring. Become a history sleuth while challenging yourself to find 13 brand-new letterbox locations. The Warren County Historians’ Challenge is a fun and free letterboxing adventure, a sequel to the First…

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