Welcome to the Lake George Area

“The Original Vacation”

Discover the birthplace of the American vacation! The destination that started it all, the Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks!

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Garnet Hill Lodge

Year-Round Lodging

The Cherry On Top Of Any Vacation Festivals, Fireworks & Free Events

There’s no such thing as a boring stay in the Lake George Area. Festivals, fireworks, free events – there’s always an event to attend and celebrate. An amazing event can be the cherry on top of any vacation. Which one will you drop in on?

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Restaurants

Sampling your way through the restaurants of the Lake George Area is an appetizing way to spend a vacation.

Brunch

Recreation

Natural beauty sets the stage for a Lake George Area vacation. Fun and recreation are always mere minutes away.

Prospect Mountain

Lake George Winter Carnival

Every weekend in February, winter enthusiasts flock to Lake George Village to watch and participate in outhouse races, cook-offs, fireworks, polar plunges, and thrilling car races on the ice! Come see what an Adirondack winter is all about at the 63rd annual Lake George Winter Carnival.

Frozen Lake George

The Insider Guide

    Outdoors

    Outdoors

    Snowshoeing 101

    • 6 min read

    Explore the snow-covered Adirondack landscape (and get a great winter workout in) by heading out on the various snowshoeing trails…

    Snowshoeing 101
    Family Fun

    It’s Winter Carnival Season!

    • 6 min read

    A revival of weekend excitement happens every year during the Winter Carnival season in the Lake George Area. Rekindle your spirits in…

    It’s Winter Carnival Season!

    Family Fun

    Family Fun

    It’s Winter Carnival Season!

    • 6 min read

    A revival of weekend excitement happens every year during the Winter Carnival season in the Lake George Area. Rekindle your spirits in…

    It’s Winter Carnival Season!

    Culture

    Culture

    "Soul Food" Thursdays

    • 5 min read

    Photos by Kacey O'Brien Here's a way to kick the weekend off early, with a Thursday evening jam-packed with entertainment…

    "Soul Food" Thursdays

    Seasonal