View of MacDonald Pier in Shepard Park with several boats in the foreground docked on Lake George, with the lake in the background and the Adirondack mountains in the distance. The sky is mostly clear with a few air-weather clouds.

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! 

Haunted & Mysterious Lake George Area

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 locations to decide for yourself…

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Live Music in the Lake George Area

Free Weekly Summer Concert Series Wherever you go in the Lake George Area, on warm summer nights you’re likely to find live music emanating from one end of the region to the other. Pack your lawn chairs, a snack, and join friends and family for a live musical experience to be enjoyed by all! Here…

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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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Book Your Book Retreat in the Lake George Area

Photographs by Kacey O'Brien Get lost in the Lake George Area – lost in a good book. From quiet corners of the region for book or book club retreats to “readaways” – getaways centered around reading and relaxing – and literary travel inspired by works set in the Lake George Area. Your next chapter…

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Mother-Daughter Mini Getaways

Searching for a creative way to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day? Look no further than a mini getaway to the Lake George Area. One of the most important people in your life is undoubtedly mom, and those mother-daughter bonds are indispensable – experience memorable moments together while wine…

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