The Six Flags chain of amusement parks has long been a favorite port of call for fun-loving families across the United States. And in 2006, Six Flags jumped on the indoor water-park craze, opening the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge in the popular Lake George region of upstate New York.

Nestled amidst the majestic Adirondack mountains in scenic Queensbury, the lodge dishes up a variety of dining options, a full-service spa, activities for kids and grown-ups, shopping, and

The Six Flags chain of amusement parks has long been a favorite port of call for fun-loving families across the United States. And in 2006, Six Flags jumped on the indoor water-park craze, opening the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge in the popular Lake George region of upstate New York.

Nestled amidst the majestic Adirondack mountains in scenic Queensbury, the lodge dishes up a variety of dining options, a full-service spa, activities for kids and grown-ups, shopping, and more.

Notably, the lodge offers a variety of suites to fit groups of up to 12 people, furnished in classic Adirondack cabin décor. All suites offer microwaves and refrigerators, living areas, and Internet access. Dining options inside the resort include the popular burger chain, Johnny Rockets, a coffee shop, and snack options like pizza and other treats.

Adults in need of a little R&R can head to Serenity at the Lodge, a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, facials, waxing, and more. Two on-site gift shops sell apparel, gifts, and souvenirs with that ever-present Adirondack theme.

The water park itself, White Water Bay, is on the small side. At just 38,000 square feet, it's dwarfed by mega-parks like Kalahari and Great Wolf Lodge, and older kids may grow bored quickly. But the park makes the most of the space it has, offering perennial favorites like a lazy river ("Tak-it-eesi-Creek") and two open-tube slides, Glacier Run and Snow Shoe Falls, as well as a four-person family raft ride and a body-boarding/surfing simulator. Two play structures—one aimed at babies and toddlers and another for older children—up the entertainment quotient.

The park's small size makes it manageable for families with younger children, and while the park sells day passes to the public (admission is free for resort guests), they are expensive enough to keep the place from getting too busy. Lines are generally short, and the friendly staff and attentive lifeguards get high marks from regular visitors.

The resort offers a variety of daily activities for kids and families, as well as an arcade and Kids Klub where children can take part in activities and do crafts. And if the crew grows restless, you can always head out to the Six Flags Great Escape amusement park, right down the street—or maybe check out those mountains everybody's talking about.