*Featured Photo by Kacey O' Brien.
The previous month’s rain has helped grow much of the springtime nature, and with that, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors this May. Put away those heavy jackets and get ready for some mild-weather merriment.
Whether lakeside, under the forest canopy, or strolling local sidewalks, the Lake George Area makes for a refreshing respite this time of year.
Here’s what visitors can see and do in the Lake George Area during the month of May.
May Events
Spend this spring at some sensational seasonal outdoor events. From thrilling motorcycle rallies to relaxing getaways, you’ll discover your paradise here in the Adirondack Park.
Below are just a few examples of events to attend this May.
Location: Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
Date(s): May 27th – May 31st
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Get your motorcycles ready for the widely anticipated Americade Motorcycle Touring Rally.
Each year, thousands of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts journey to the shores of Lake George for one of the largest rallies in the U.S. Check out the massive trade show expo- with over 1 million square feet of motorcycle products, gear, and vendors – attend various biking shows and seminars, and go on guided rides through the picturesque Adirondacks.
There’s plenty to see and do during Americade, especially around the Lake George Village. Don’t forget to attend the opening celebration at Fort William Henry’s Carriage House.
*To learn more, check out our Americade event page.
Location: The Sagamore Resort
Date(s): May 9th – May 11th
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Relax the body, renew the mind, and refresh the spirit at the Girlfriends Getaway, hosted at the iconic Sagamore Resort.
This inspiring and fun weekend allows women to create their own agendas, with the option to choose from 17 empowering workshops, fitness classes, and motivational presentations. Also included is a welcome party, a scenic nature hike, and even a majestic cruise on The Sagamore’s touring boat, The Morgan.
This is a fun and rejuvenating weekend for all the empowering women out there, so don’t miss out.
*To learn more, check out our Girlfriends Getaway event page.
Location: Town of Chester
Date(s): May 31st and June 1st
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A weekend of peace, paws, and music.
Grab your tie-dye and travel back to the 70s with your dog at An Adirondack Woof Stock. Not only will there be food, live music, and vendors, but there will also be pet adoptions from Adirondack Save-A-Stray.
This event is open to the whole family – especially your dogs - so come by and check it out!
*To learn more, check out our Woof Stock event page.
May Activities
Bask in the sunshine with these outdoor adventures in the Lake George Area! Whether exploring the local trails on foot or bike, or going on a fast-paced whitewater rafting adventure with a cool spring breeze, recreation thrives during this time of year.
Below are just a few activities to do in the Lake George Area during the month of May.
Boat Cruises
Take in all 32 miles of Lake George’s pristine waters with a tour aboard one of the many cruise ships around. These excursions are one of the most sought-out attractions in the area, and a sightseeing memory that will last a lifetime.
For over 200 years, the Lake George Steamboat Company has provided multiple daily cruises of varied lengths around the lake. Travel on the classic Mohican, the 190-foot-long Lac du Saint Sacrement, or the steam paddle wheel Minnie-Ha-Ha.
Meanwhile, Lake George Waterfront Cruises offers plenty of specialty cruises and tours on their two main vessels. There’s the 115-foot Adirondac, and the 85-foot double-deck wooden yacht, Horicon.
Visitors can also choose from several other charters and tour operations that promise to deliver fun on the water. To truly see the full beauty of Lake George, you need to experience it from the bow of a boat cruise.
*To learn more about Lake George boat cruises, check out our Boat Cruises and Charters page.
Hiking
With an impressive collection of peaks and trails, the Lake George Area is a hiker’s haven. Ranging in length and difficulty, every level of hiker is accommodated for, from the freshest beginner to the most experienced navigator.
Whether you traverse one choice, or complete a series of trails like those in the Lake George Land Conservancy Preserves & Trails or the Chester Challenge, the sights of the Adirondacks are waiting for you.
*To learn more about Hiking, check out our Hiking page.
Letterboxing
Learn more about the Lake George Area with these fun and educational letterboxing challenges.
Letterboxing is a scavenger hunt activity available for all ages, utilizing passports to search for stamps. Each letterbox location provides fascinating trivia to help you learn as you progress. This is a free activity to participate in, so everyone is welcome!
The Historians’ Challenge has you learn more about the history of the local area, with 13 letterbox locations across eleven towns and one city, including historic sites chosen by local municipal historians.
Letterbox the Bikeway has you and your bike searching for 10 locations across the 9.4-mile Warren County Bikeway, which was once the military road of General William Johnson and his soldiers during the French & Indian War. The bikeway takes you through the City of Glens Falls, the Town of Queensbury, and Lake George Village, with signs telling the history of this wartime supply route.
*To learn more about the Historians’ Challenge, check out our “Firsthand Guide to Letterboxing: Historians’ Challenge” blog.
*To learn more about the Historians’ Challenge, check out our “Firsthand Guide to Letterboxing: Letterbox the Bikeway” blog.
Whitewater Rafting
Sign up for a firsthand experience on the flowing springtime waters of the nearby Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers. It doesn’t get any better than a whitewater rafting journey at one of the several outfitters in the Lake George Area.
Grab some friends and/or family for a fantastic journey via raft through the waves and tides of the Hudson, along with an experienced guide there to help throughout. Experience the beauties of the river, as well as the surrounding Adirondack landscape, for a day’s worth of fun.
Meanwhile, the Sacandaga River offers a more mellow experience with slower-flowing rapids, making this more accessible for beginners and young children. Grab your group, and get ready for cool and refreshing waters paired with awe-inspiring Adirondack views.
Check out the available locations below:
