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Lake George Balloonfest (courtesy, Warren County Tourism)
Lake George Balloonfest (courtesy, Warren County Tourism)

Lake George Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Cruise Lake George past mist-shrouded islands and shorefront mansions.
  • Hike to the summit of Prospect Mountain for views of peaks in Vermont and New Hampshire.
  • Take an easy hike along the wooded trails of Crandall Park.
  • Go whitewater rafting, kayaking, and canoeing on the region's rivers.
  • Explore the reconstructed 18th-century Fort Ticonderoga.

Family Overview: Lake George, New York

By Candyce H. Stapen
New York State's Lake George area offers families a vast playground comprising hundreds of thousands of acres of woodlands and the 32-mile-long expanse of the lake itself. The lake is part of the state's Adirondack Park, six million acres of private and state-owned land, approximately 60 percent of which is wilderness. The first thing you must do, however, especially if you approach the lake from the south, is to have faith. You must believe that there are undeveloped parcels beyond Lake George Village, a strip choked with motels, cottage colonies, eateries, and tacky souvenir shops. Just a short drive north takes you to Bolton Landing, a less built-up town, and beyond that you discover quiet lakeside villages, natural shoreline, and thickly wooded mountains. Bear in mind that the expanse of Adirondack Park is bigger than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon national parks combined, so seclusion is there for the taking.Read More

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from: $199

The Sagamore - Hotel

110 Sagamore Road
Bolton Landing12814

Distance: 9.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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from: $150

Blue Lagoon on Lake George - Hotel

3670 Lake Shore Drive
Lake George12845

Distance: 4.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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from: $63

Ramada Glens Falls/Lake George Area - Hotel

1 Abby Lane
Queensbury12804

Distance: 7.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Attractions


Shelburne Museum

Rte. 7
Shelburne, Vermont 05482

Distance: 76.8 mi. (from destination center)
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Lake Champlain Ferries

King St. Dock
2901 Ferry Rd
Burlington, Vermont 05401

Distance: 76.8 mi. (from destination center)
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Fort Ticonderoga

On Lake Champlain
Ticonderoga, New York

Distance: 32.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Lake George

Distance (mi.)
Albany International Airport 47.1map
Bradley International Airport 115.7map
Syracuse Hancock International Airport 123.0map

Other Smaller Airports near Lake George

Distance (mi.)
Lebanon Hanover/Regional/White River Airport 71.4map
Saranac Lake Adirondack Airport 71.6map
Burlington International Airport 77.3map
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Lake George Vacation Rentals

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Vacation Home near Beach with Swimming Pool and Wi-Fi

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Laundry, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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Vacation Home near Skiing and Beach with Air Conditioning and Garage

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Garage, Laundry, Microwave, Smoking OK, TV, Toaster
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