ADK Talks Podcast: Your Questions Answered - Lake George Edition
Where to stay, what to see, and what to skip.
Planning a trip to Lake George? This is the episode for you. Jane and Steve crack open the listener mailbag and serve up answers to your most-asked questions about where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in New York’s most iconic Adirondack lake region.
From the charm of Bolton Landing to insider hiking tips, killer lake views, and cultural gems like the Hyde Collection and the Sembrich, this episode covers it all — with plenty of sibling banter and surprising facts (did you know Lake George was once called Caldwell?).
It doesn’t get more lakefront than this. Photo courtesy Boathouse Waterfront Lodging.
You’ll learn:
The difference between the towns surrounding Lake George — Lake George Village, Bolton Landing, Hague & Silver Bay
The best hikes and scenic drives for jaw-dropping lake views
Where to go for family-friendly fun versus romantic getaways
Underrated eats, from barbecue joints to award-winning cheese makers
Cultural attractions beyond the water: art museums, opera houses, and jazz festivals
Lake George from Prospect Mountain.
Plus, we name-drop Rachel Ray, revisit our favorite old-school steakhouses, and even explain the world-famous Lake George Winter Carnival outhouse races.
If you’ve ever asked, “Is Lake George Village worth visiting?” — we’ve got thoughts.
We just scratched the surface.
Hey, there are only so many places you can pack into a podcast episode.
We fully admit that our recommendations just scratch the surface of the wonderful things in the Lake George Area. Picking “the best” spots is like choosing your favorite child... impossible and bound to cause trouble.
We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite stays, eats, and local adventures—but we know we didn’t cover it all. That’s where you come in. Give it a listen, then tell us: What must-visit places did we miss?
Drop us a line at info@adktaste.com.
Photo courtesy Lake George Land Conservancy.
Featured listener questions:
Jennifer from Bryn Mawr, PA: Where should I stay along Lake George?
Todd from Buffalo, NY: What’s the best view of the lake?
Devin from Syracuse, NY: Should I skip Lake George Village?
Michael from Hartford, CT: Where should we eat?
Alice from Pittsburgh, PA: Are there any museums or music venues worth visiting?
The Gem’s outstanding barbecue in Bolton Landing.
Explore the places mentioned:
Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway (Lake George Village)
Beyond the Sea (Bolton Landing)
Lizzie Keays (Warrensburg)
Caldwell House, LeRoux Bistro, The Gem, Nettle Meadow at the Hitching Post
Hyde Collection (Glens Falls)
Lake George Courthouse Gallery (Lake George Village)
Sembrich Museum (Bolton Landing)
Jazz at the Lake Festival (Lake George Village)
The Algonquin Restaurant (Bolton Landing)
The Boardwalk Restaurant (Lake George Village)
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