About Lake George New York

Looking for a great place to spend your vacation? Lake George is by far, one of the most beautiful spots in Upstate New York.  The lake and its surrounding towns and hamlets are filled with endless opportunities for fun and excitement.  From water activities to on-shore attractions, Lake George NY has it all!

Lake George is 32 miles long and nearly 3 miles wide. A large part of its shoreline is unsettled providing jaw dropping natural scenery. Not only does Lake George offer an awe-inspiring backdrop, it is also an outdoor-lovers paradise! Go swimming off the shores of the Million Dollar Beach or The Lodges’ own sandy beach. Take a boating excursion and anchor in one of the many bays and coves dotting the lake. Take an afternoon to go parasailing and enjoy the sight from above. Get your adrenaline pumping by jet-skiing, wakeboarding, or waterskiing, or take it easy and go sailing into the sunset. Enjoy a peaceful lunch or dinner cruise on the Minne Ha-Ha or Lac du Saint Sacrament. Fishing buff? Discover Perch or Sunnies in Lake George by yourself or on a fishing charter. Try your hand at Scuba diving and explore the sunken ships and other hidden treasures. Whether you own your own Lake George resort property at Cresthaven Lodges or are giving it a test run with an Adirondack vacation rental, Lake George offers something for everyone!

Around Town

The Village of Lake George, NY offers something unique for everyone. Meander through the town and discover quaint Adirondack shops filled with hand-crafted wares, whimsical malt-shoppes, quaint boutiques, playful souvenir stores, and even an old-world apothecary. Ready for fun? Explore a one-of-a-kind wax museum, enter an eerie haunted house, and then enjoy a round of skee-ball in one of the boisterous arcades along Canada Street.  Lake George Village also offers a nice selection of eateries. Whether you are hungry for a quick slice of pizza or interested in a rustic sit-down meal, you will find a variety of dining establishments for every taste!

The Village of Lake George comes alive at night! Enjoy waterfront pubs and nightclubs featuring live entertainment in a relaxed setting. In the summer months, Shephards Park provides outdoor concerts in their open-air amphitheater.

Travel just a short distance outside of the village and go shopping on the Million Dollar Half Mile, a strip of quality factory outlet shops. Lake George, NY is also home to Six Flags Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, one of the largest amusement parks in New York State! You can also find miniature golf courses, go karts, indoor skating rinks, water parks, batting cages, battlegrounds, dude ranches, rodeos and so much more!

Adirondack Attractions

Lake George NY is located within the Adirondack Park providing endless possibilities for adventure.  Take a day to explore the mountains either on foot, horse-back or bike. Our resort is just minutes from many Adirondack Mountain trails that are the perfect place to experience the stunning vistas of Lake George. Bring a backpack and enjoy a delightful picnic lunch atop the summit. Go kayaking, canoeing or whitewater rafting on the many lakes and rivers found in the Park. The Adirondacks are also home to some of the most beautiful golf-courses in the east. Try your hand on a championship caliber course or enjoy a relaxing nine-hole golf excursion.

Staying in our Adirondack vacation homes in the winter? From the comfort of your four-season Adirondack vacation rental, this beautiful region offers the perfect landscape for cold-air activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, downhill skiing, and even ice climbing! Click here for more information about the Adirondacks...

No matter when you choose to come to Lake George, NY there is never a shortage of things to do or places to see. Take a look at some of the best of Lake George from previous summers and get prepared to come to The Lodges at Cresthaven Resort to explore for yourself! For area information and activities, view our Lake George Vacation Planner Page.