Lake George Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lake George showing autumn colours, touring and forests
Lake George featuring a lake or waterhole
Crown Point State Historic Site featuring a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Ticonderoga showing a garden
Fort Ticonderoga showing heritage elements

With its pristine water, wooded shoreline and more than 300 islands, this New York destination earns its nickname, the “Queen of American Lakes.”

Lake George is tucked into the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. It pairs natural beauty with a resort-style atmosphere, earning its nickname, the “Queen of American Lakes.”

The region is best explored by car along the lakefront U.S. Route 9. Getting around the village of Lake George is easy with the comprehensive trolley system.

Hotels and bed-and-breakfasts abound throughout the area. Camping is also a popular activity find tent and RV sites at Lake George Battleground, Hearthstone Point and Thornwood.

Cool off during the summer at Six Flags Great Escape, an amusement and water park. If you’re looking for a more rustic adventure, whitewater raft down the Hudson River Gorge.

Relax for the afternoon at Million Dollar Beach or enjoy live entertainment at Shepard’s Park Beach. Savour lunch with a view aboard one of Lake George’s authentic steamboats and tour the lake in style. Don’t miss the Thursday Firework Cruises during the summer. If you want to be your own captain, rent a canoe or sailboat. You can also see Lake George from above when you take one of the region’s popular hot air balloon rides.

Set aside a rainy day for an afternoon full of scares, courtesy of the House of Frankenstein Wax Museum. Explore the village’s quaint shops and surrounding outlet malls. Satisfy your palate at one of Lake George’s many restaurants or go wine tasting at the vineyards scattered throughout the region.

Outdoor activities abound all year long, with the 32-mile (51-kilometre) long lake serving as a focal point. Go tubing, swimming and sailing in summer, canoe or kayak in autumn, and ice skate or cross-country ski in winter. Prolong the snowy fun and enjoy fresh powder at nearby Gore Mountain or West Mountain. Hiking trails surround the village one of the most popular hikes is the climb up Buck Mountain to enjoy panoramic views of the region.

Visitors can fly into Albany International Airport, which is located 70 miles (114 kilometres) from Lake George. The village is easily accessible via Interstate 87.

The Georgian Lakeside Resort

The Georgian Lakeside Resort

2.5 out of 5
384 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
The price is AU$181 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$181
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lake George. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
"Very clean room the staff also very helpful may you feel like you are part of the family"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

The Georgian Lakeside Resort
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George

3 out of 5
1533 US-9, Lake George, NY
The price is AU$170 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$170
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Lake George. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,706 reviews)
"I found everything to be quite welcoming except for a hole or a rather good size dent in my bathroom wall between the toilet and tub. Just was a bit distracting, everything else was very nice. I also didn’t understand the 10 dollar charge upon arrival for (incidentals)."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake George
Courtyard by Marriott Lake George

Courtyard by Marriott Lake George

3 out of 5
365 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
The price is AU$200 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$200
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lake George. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The balcony was beautiful. The room was clean and modern. However, your pillows are much too flat. The furniture is not comfortable, but it was modern looking and clean."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Lake George
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lincoln Log Colony

Lincoln Log Colony

2 out of 5
2180 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY
Stay at this cabin in Lake George. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Six Flags Great Escape and Lake George Forum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"Clean room. Great price. Close to everything. Would book again."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Lincoln Log Colony
Family Friendly - Pet Friendly

Family Friendly - Pet Friendly

Lake George
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lake George. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Six Flags Great Escape ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Great location with an amazing view but it’s only good for 3 people as they have sofa bed which isn’t that comfortable. Cleanliness was good except for sofa bed where it was covered with cat/dog hair from someone’s previous stay. Additionally, I thought it was 2 bed but technically it’s just 1 bed ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Family Friendly - Pet Friendly
Cozy, pet friendly, newly renovated chalet home with shared beach & water views

Cozy, pet friendly, newly renovated chalet home with shared beach & water views

Lake George
Stay at this vacation home in Lake George. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Hearthstone Point Campground and Dark Bay are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"The property was really homey. It had everything we needed for a cozy cabin vacation in Lake George. We appreciated have enough private bedrooms for everyone, and ample space for hanging out in the evenings. The deck was the real star of the property, though! We spent so much time with the glass ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Cozy, pet friendly, newly renovated chalet home with shared beach & water views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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