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! 

Spring Break in the Lake George Area

Spring sunshine warms up the Lake George Area, and the snow begins to melt away...long awaited April 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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Haunted & Mysterious Lake George Area

*Updated September 13, 2024. 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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Visit the Lake George Area on Less Than a Tank of Gas

Enjoy your vacation to the Lake George Area this summer without spending a lot at the pump. Traveling on a budget can be easy with plenty of free and fun activities to do in every town across the region. Get Lost in the Woods Hiking The Lake George Area is made up of many nature preserves and…

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Murals, Mosaics, and More

The beauty of our area is that it inspires so many to create, and we are proud to support our local artists. If you’re traveling to the Lake George Area, you might notice that art is popping up in some of the most unexpected places. Glens Falls Arts Trail Follow the emerging Arts Trail through…

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Your Guide to Bolton Landing

Bolton Landing is just 10 miles north of Lake George Village and has a rich history of being an upscale vacation paradise. The Sagamore stands tall as one of the most elegant resorts on Lake George, and the mansions along Millionaires' Row add to the prestige of the area. Beyond these highly…

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The Seven Wonders of Warren County

We love that anywhere you turn in the Lake George Area there’s something new and exciting to do. It can be a little overwhelming for new visitors or those without a lot of time to explore. The “Seven Wonders of Warren County” are the best of the best, must-stop places that everyone, visitors and…

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The Caveman of Pottersville

A brown, irregularly shaped hunk of fossilized dinosaur dung is circulating around the stone-floored rock shop. The middle-school students, surrounded by shelves full of amethyst, pyrite, quartz crystals, and cracked open geodes, let their hands roam over the hunk and then pass it along. They…

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