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! 

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Romantic Dates in the Lake George Area

Need an idea for a romantic date? Count on the Lake George Area to deliver great places for fun, romantic, and creative dates. Year-Round Date Ideas Whether you are art aficionados, history buffs, or just interested in something outside the predictable date night routine, the Lake George Area has…

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The Original Vacation

By Eric Pfau on

Welcome to the Lake George Area, the birthplace of The Original Vacation . How one man and his guidebook shaped America’s first getaway! In the mid-1800s, the Adirondacks were an undiscovered natural treasure. Hidden ponds with mirror-like surfaces teemed with native rainbow trout. White-tailed deer…

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