Lake George New York

Watching the sunset over the lake from a scenic overlook

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Sightseeing tour boats cruising the lake

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A summer’s day at Million Dollar Beach in Lake George Village

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Whitewater rafting tours on the Hudson River

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Snowboarders enjoying the winter at Gore Mountain Ski Resort

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Epic lake views from the summit of Prospect Mountain

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Tackling obstacles in the trees on the Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course

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The rushing waters of Trout Brook at Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, a popular outdoor attraction

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Family fun at the Six Flags Great Escape water park

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Spring

5 - 20 ºC

Summer

11 - 26 ºC

Fall

-4 - 9 ºC

Winter

-12 - 2 ºC

January

-14 - -1 ºC

February

-14 - 1 ºC

March

-8 - 6 ºC

April

-2 - 14 ºC

May

5 - 21 ºC

June

11 - 26 ºC

July

13 - 28 ºC

August

12 - 27 ºC

September

8 - 23 ºC

October

1 - 16 ºC

November

-4 - 8 ºC

December

-10 - 2 ºC

Major Airports:

Albany (ALB)
States:

New York

Outdoor excitement and a relaxing recharge in New York State’s lakeside oasis

Equal parts outdoor adventure and rural relaxation, the Lake George area in New York State’s Adirondack Mountains is celebrated as one of the USA’s first vacation destinations. The locales is nestled around the 51-kilometer-long lake and packed with a diverse array of activities for every season. The colder months offer ideal conditions for skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing and snowshoeing, while in warmer months, swimming, kayaking, amusement parks, lake cruises, historic tours and scenic hikes await. The hours in between can be spent shopping at outlets and local shops, sampling local food and brews, and seeing the famous lakefront “Mystery Spot” with an echo that is said to defy the law of physics.

Take in the View

Thomas Jefferson once called the 51-kilometer-long Lake George “the most beautiful water” he ever saw. Experience this natural splendor via a peaceful kayak trip or through the variety of tours offered by Lake George Waterfront Cruises and the Lake George Steamboat Company. To take in the scenery from dry land, drive along the Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway. The mountain’s 619-meter summit offers 360-degree views of the region, including sights 161 kilometers away in New Hampshire and Vermont. From Smith Street in Lake George Village, you can take an even more scenic route and hike the 5-kilometer round-trip trail to the top of Prospect Mountain and back.

Outdoor Adventure

Turn on the excitement with one of many thrilling activities in this otherwise placid region. Sign up for a wild whitewater rafting ride along the nearby Hudson and Sacandaga rivers. Several companies, including Wild Waters Outdoor Center, Sacandaga Outdoor Center, Beaver Brook Outfitters and Whitewater Challengers, offer excursions. Or, pedal along an abandoned railroad track that cuts along the Hudson River and through the Adirondack forest on a scenic “railbiking” excursion with Revolution Rail Co. At Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, see and walk on the massive marble cave entrance known as Stone Bridge and explore other caves, grottos and natural water features. Finally, for an epic adventure of another variety, head 10 kilometers south to the roller coaster rides and water park slides at Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor or the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark in Queensbury.

A Cultural Vacation

Sir William Johnson gave Lake George its name in 1755 in honor of King George II of England and it became a key battleground in the French and Indian War. The Fort William Henry Museum takes visitors back to that period for a glimpse of what life was like, with reenactors telling tales of defending the British Colonies on the front line. More history awaits about an hour south in Glens Falls at The Hyde Historic House & Art Museum, which boasts an impressive collection of 19th century European, American, Modern and Contemporary art.