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! 

7 Scenic Drives for the Fall Foliage Follower

There’s nothing quite like cruising down the open road, windows down, a gentle breeze embracing you. To get away from the bumper-to-bumper traffic pace of the city and travel alongside scenic routes. It’s a specialty of the Lake George Area (and the Adirondack Park), to be sure, but what really…

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7 Restaurants With Amazing Fall Foliage Views

*Originally Written by Eric Pfau - Sep. 10, 2018 **Edited by Kyle Frenette - Sep. 19, 2024 Fall is the most colorful season of the year! The display of blazing red, yellow, and orange leaves covering miles of mountains is a marvel that cannot be replicated. Visitors flock to the Lake George Area…

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5 Ways to See Stunning Fall Foliage from the Water

*Originally Written by Eric Pfau - Sep. 14, 2020 **Edited by Kyle Frenette - Sep. 17, 2024 September and October in the Lake George Area boast striking colors that are all the more stunning when they reflect on the water’s surface. Our waterways not only add to the seasonal scenery, but also offer…

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Spooktacular Events in the Lake George Area

Do you crave bone-rattling excitement? A hauntingly great time to remember? Then the Lake George Area is the perfect place for all the spooky season lovers out there. From high-intensity scares to family-fun frights, there’s tons of treats ( and tricks ) to be had. Check out all these Spooktacular…

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Best Fall Foliage Hikes in the Lake George Area

*Originally Written by Eric Pfau - Sep. 11, 2018 **Edited by Kyle Frenette - Sep. 6, 2024 Dedicate your autumn weekends to exploring these five easy-to-moderate trails that will get you up close and personal with the foliage. Reach the summit of an Adirondack peak with fall colors stretching out…

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Oktoberfests in the Lake George Area

*Originally Written by Eric Pfau - Sep. 18, 2018 **Edited by Kyle Frenette - Sep. 4, 2024 When the temperatures begin to dip and the leaves begin to change, thirsty beer drinkers and lovers of German culture alike begin to search out Oktoberfest events. Lively Oktoberfest celebrations can be found…

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The 12 Best Towns for Fall Foliage

*Edited by Kyle Frenette - Sep. 4, 2024 **Photos by Kacey O'Brien The Adirondack Park has always been a premier autumn destination. The southern Adirondack Mountains and these 12 towns in the Lake George Area boast an abundance of accessible leaf-peeping opportunities with scenic fall foliage…

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A Fall Weekend Full of Fun in the Lake George Area

*Originally Written by Eric Pfau - Sep. 19, 2017 *Edited by Kyle Frenette - Aug. 27, 2024 *Featured Photo by Kacey O'Brien The Lake George Area changes with the seasons. After a scorching summer, fall eases in, the leaves begin to turn, and bustling sidewalks start to quiet. Brisk mornings warm…

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