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! 

Summer is Almost Here!

*Updated April 24, 2025. Opening Dates in the Lake George Area The sun is shining and the water is warming up here in the Lake George Area. As the spring turns into summer, many top attractions, restaurants, and lodging properties are cleaning up, finalizing renovations, and opening their doors…

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10 Unique Experiences in the Lake George Area

*Updated April 28, 2025. The Lake George Area offers unlimited activities within the boundary of our southern Adirondack Mountains. From the tallest treetops to whitecapped waves, you’ll find adventure almost anywhere. We’ve compiled 10 unique experiences you can have right here in our region…

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Fishing Focus: Summer Trout Fishing Amid the Rain

Late summer is not a time of year where many trout anglers are thinking about heading to their favorite stream. Typically, our rivers and streams are at their lowest and warmest in August, and that is when trout are least active, struggling to find cooler water to survive heat that can be fatal to…

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4th of July Festivities

*Updated June 3, 2025. Celebrating Independence Day in the Lake George Area? Here are all the spectacular firework displays, local live music, and other red, white, and blue-themed events to attend during the holiday weekend. Events w/ Fireworks: Summer Pops Concert – July 3 The Glens Falls…

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Memorial Day Remembrances

*Updated May 12, 2025. Parades, live music, and more – here is a list of all the Memorial Day celebrations around the Lake George Area honoring those who have served our country: Hague Memorial Day Celebration (Parade & Funfest) Join the Town of Hague for their Memorial Day Celebration on…

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Fishing Focus: Angling for Smallmouth Bass in Late Summer

There have been a number of studies that have concluded that, pound-for-pound, the smallmouth bass is one of the hardest fighting freshwater gamefish we have. And when you put a smallmouth in a river, where it has to live battling current, and with more concern about predation, they seem to be even…

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Ice Cream Trail

*Updated April 3, 2025. Written & Photographs by Kacey O'Brien We've got the scoop on what places in the Lake George Area are serving up the best ice cream, so scroll down to follow the sweetest ride! *Please check the businesses hours and schedules ahead of time as they vary. Some businesses are…

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Fishing Focus: Bass Bite in the Summer

Summer for anglers in the southern Adirondacks inevitably leads to talk of bass fishing, as the annual summer bass bite kicks in around mid-summer and offers some of the best bass angling of the year. Here in Warren County, you can drop a line in any of dozens of lakes, ponds, and streams and find…

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Family First: Summer Vacation in the Lake George Area

The Ultimate Family Vacation... The Lake George Area, home of the Original Vacation, has been a family getaway destination since the very beginning. The region’s unique combination of boundless outdoor beauty and thrilling attractions creates the perfect place for a summer vacation. Whether your…

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