Lake George Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lake George showing touring, forests and autumn colours
Lake George featuring a lake or waterhole
Crown Point State Historic Site which includes a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Ticonderoga featuring 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 Rp2.607.759 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.607.759
Rp2.894.612 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lake George. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (879 reviews)
"The room was very standard. Nothing to speak off other than that you should have a safe in every room. That was very lacking. There was a lot of space in the room that wasnt used. Lighting in the room was not good. The curtain seperators should go from either end, so no one can stare in the middle. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

The Georgian Lakeside Resort
Lakefront Terrace Resort

Lakefront Terrace Resort

3 out of 5
2998 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Lake George. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (929 reviews)
"The pool is great for the kids, the breakfast and lunch at the bar are good and they don’t break the bank. Being able to walk down to the water and not worry about the kids terribly is always a plus. We love it. Hidden gem."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Lakefront Terrace 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 Rp2.793.174 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.793.174
Rp3.100.423 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Lake George. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,729 reviews)
"We were supposed to stay 2 nights but had to cancel 1 because my husband couldn’t get the day off. We stayed one night and it was clean and perfect for families! My 2 year old was excited about the pool and the playground. The pillows were too fluffy for me - but that’s my own personal preference. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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.
Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,512 reviews)
"Close to everything, very cool place. The rooms are a little tight as far as space goes, but overall, I would stay there again"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel

31 Street Broadway Hotel

2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,097 reviews)
Good place to stay
"The hotel was fine! good location!! The check in was not easy because the front desk guy was not able to find the reservation I was notified in advance about the security deposit only using credit cards"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
East Village Hotel

East Village Hotel

3 out of 5
147 1st Ave, New York, NY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (854 reviews)
"Chosen due proximity to a class."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

East Village Hotel
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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