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! 

The 12 Best Towns for Fall Foliage

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 views. 1. North Creek Experience some of the…

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10 Unique Experiences in the Lake George Area

Cover Photo by Carl E. Heilman II 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…

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Lake George Area Leaf Peeping Guide

Following the heat of summer, crisp autumn air settles in and turns the lush, green foliage to a vibrant blend of yellows, oranges, and reds. With the natural beauty of its mountains and lakes, leaf peepers flock to the Lake George Area – one of the best regions in Upstate New York to take in the…

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Labor Day Weekend Celebrations

Celebrate the unofficial last days of summer with entertainment all weekend long in the Lake George Area, leading up to Labor Day on Monday, September 4 th . Kick back and take in some summer melodies at a free concert, browse an art & craft festival, grab a bite to eat from local food truck vendors…

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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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Un-FORE-getable Lake George Area Golf Courses

The Lake George Area is home to eight professionally manicured golf courses and resorts that are a putt above the rest. Nestled in beautiful Adirondack settings, towering pines throw shade onto green fairways where casual golfers can take some swings during a leisurely outing. Even the most…

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Festivals for Foodies - Fall

Attention Foodies: You need to add these festivals to your bucket list! The Lake George Area has an abundance of food festivals taking place throughout the year in which restaurants exhibit their variety of cuisines, while chefs show off their culinary talents and innovative recipes. Sample and shop…

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"Soul Food" Thursdays

Photos by Kacey O'Brien Here's a way to kick the weekend off early, with a Thursday evening jam-packed with entertainment. Grab something good to eat at the Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral, and then head over to the Lawrence Street Tavern for some drinks and blues tunes played by talented…

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Fishing Focus: Lake George Area Waters Teeming With Bass

The third Saturday in June used to be an unofficial holiday for fishermen and women of New York, as it had long been the day that bass season kicks off in the Empire State. But the creation of a catch-and-release season for bass a few years ago made it legal to fish for bass year-round as long as…

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4th of July Festivities

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: Music on the Mountain – June 29 Join the fun at West Mountain’s Music on…

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