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23 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lake George, New York


TouristWire Editors

This charming town, situated beside a lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, has plenty to offer to its visitors.

It’s known for its outstanding natural beauty, historic sites, and sandy beaches.

Popular activities in the area include hiking, swimming, picnicking, and visiting the area’s many museums.

There are also plenty of restaurants and shops in the vicinity, so you’re unlikely to run out of things to do here.

All in all, Lake George is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a relaxing vacation in a cozy lakeside town.

Read on for a list of other recommendations to get the most out of your time here.

The 23 Most Popular Things To Do In Lake George, New York

23. Lake George Battlefield State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: Fort George Rd. and Beach Rd Lake George NY

Web Address:   https://visitlakegeorge.com/things-to-do/lake-george-battlefield-park

22. Lake George Association Floating Classroom

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Lower Amherst Street Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 3558

Web Address:   https://lakegeorgeassociation.org/educate/floating-classroom/

21. Usher’s Park Beach

4.2 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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20. Shepard’s Park Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

19. Lake George Historical Association

4.3 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: 290  Street Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 5044

Web Address:   http://lakegeorgehistorical.org/

18. Shepard Park Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (50 reviews)

17. Lake George Dog Beach

4.1 ★★★★☆ (72 reviews)

Location: Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 5771

Web Address:   https://lakegeorge.com/business/lake-george-dog-beach-11010/

16. Ice Castles

3.2 ★★★☆☆ (78 reviews)

Location: 19 W Brook Road Lake George NY

Web Address:   https://icecastles.com/new-york/

15. Delong-Usher Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: 3836 NY 9L Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 5722

14. Funa’rama Fun Park

4.0 ★★★★☆ (189 reviews)

Location: 135 Beach Road Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 2159

13. Playland Arcade

4.4 ★★★★☆ (215 reviews)

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Location: 227  Street Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 5255

Web Address:   http://playlandarcadelakegeorgeny.com/

12. Prospect Mountain Hiking Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (290 reviews)

Location: 75 Smith Street Lake George NY

Web Address:   https://alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/prospect-mountain-trail

11. Lake George Lanes & Games

4.3 ★★★★☆ (423 reviews)

Location: 2211  Street Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 5741

Web Address:   http://lakegeorgelanesandgames.com/

10. Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf

4.6 ★★★★★ (436 reviews)

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Location: 2115 US 9 Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 0493

Web Address:   http://piratescove.net/

9. Charles R. Wood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (472 reviews)

Location: 17 W Brook Road Lake George NY

Web Address:   http://festivalcommons.com/

8. Lake George Mystery Spot

4.7 ★★★★★ (579 reviews)

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Location: 1 Beach Road Lake George NY

Web Address:   http://atlasobscura.com/places/lake-george-mystery-spot

Our Top picks

7. Fort William Henry

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 46  Street Lake George NY

Web Address:   https://fortwilliamhenry.com/

6. Million Dollar Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (536 reviews)

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5. Adirondack Winery Lake George Tasting Room

4.7 ★★★★★ (553 reviews)

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Location: 285  Street Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 9463

Web Address:   http://adirondackwinery.com/

4. House of Frankenstein Wax Museum

4.2 ★★★★☆ (653 reviews)

Location: 213  Street Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 3377

Web Address:   http://frankensteinwaxmuseum.com/

3. Lake George Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,292 reviews)

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Location: 139 Beach Road Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 3352

Web Address:   https://lakegeorge.com/beaches/

2. Fort William Henry Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,345 reviews)

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Location: 48  Street Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 5471

Web Address:   http://fwhmuseum.com/

1. Shepard Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,952 reviews)

Location: Centennial FountainStreet Lake George NY

Tel:  518 668 2864

Web Address:   http://lakegeorge.com/business/shepards-park-beach-8741/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lake George, New York! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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