Lake George - Queen of the Adirondacks
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Known as the Queen of American Lakes, Lake George has long been a figure in US history and a coveted vacation destination in the Adirondack Park for over 150 years.
First named Lac du Saint Sacrament (Lake of the Blessed Sacrament) by the French, it was renamed Lake George in 1755 in honor of King George II. Its figure looms large in Revolutionary War history and as the background for James Fenimore Cooper’s great American novel, The Last of the Mohicans.
In 1869, a young preacher from Boston named William H.H. Murray published a guidebook extolling the virtues of the wild forests, miles of rivers, and lakes and ponds of the Adirondack mountains, and a phenomenon was born. He promoted hiking, boating, and fishing as the ultimate cure for stressed-out urban-dwelling Americans.
In the wake of the horrific Civil War and escalating industrialization, the idea of getting away from it all took hold quickly. In fact, Murray created such rabid demand for refuge from urban life that many visitors came unprepared for the vagaries of Adirondack life, and a backlash ensued.
Nevertheless, the Adirondacks have only grown in popularity since that time. At 6 million acres, the Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States. And Lake George is known as the Queen of American Lakes.
Today, Lake George's 32-mile stretch of water is home to myriad delights. Towns such as Bolton Landing, Diamond Point and Hague dot its shores, and the nearby villages of Lake Luzerne and Warrensburg expand the opportunities for visitors to appreciate the best of the Adirondacks.
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Our hand-picked recommendations on where to stay, eat, shop and things to do in the Lake George Area.
Leaf peeping isn’t just for the fall; it takes on a new meaning in upstate New York’s Adirondack Park in the spring.
Super popular waterfront restaurant in Bolton Landing with fantastic views of Lake George.
Right on Lake Shore Drive, the Huddle Kitchen and Bar is a dynamite spot for yummy plates -- big and small.
Family-owned microbrewery in the heart of Bolton Landing, serving great beer and tasty bites.
Lake George, one of the Adirondacks’ favorite playgrounds, has a spooky and supernatural side, too.
Good beer is local. And the pure resources of the Adirondack Park make this pub and brewery’s products special.
Whitehall, NY, is a destination for Bigfoot enthusiasts. And it’s not the only place Sasquatch has been sighted in the ADK.
A jewel in Bolton Landing’s crown. Enjoy first-rate BBQ and smoked meats, as well as expertly hand-crafted cocktails.
We’re hog wild for Oscar’s legendary smokehouse at the foot of Hackensack Mountain in Warrensburg.
The Dog Cabin in Lake George Village has all the essential items for keeping your pup happy, healthy and well-heeled whether they’re on the road or at home.
Excellent seafood and steaks that will have you crooning like Bobby Darin: “Happy we’ll be beyond the sea….”
Why stay on Lake George when you can stay over it? This boutique inn in Bolton is a unique gem.
Canoe Island Lodge is an excellent option for families looking to relax and enjoy lake life to its fullest.
This week’s “Where in the ADK?” is a place that features “outsider art” lakeside in Lake George Village