Lake George

Nestled in the foothills of New York's Adirondack Mountains, Lake George is 32 miles long and nearly three miles wide. Its shoreline ranges from beautiful, quiet, sandy beaches to rocky crags, cliffs, marshes and tall hemlock stands. Through federal and state conservation efforts, much of the shore will remain unsettled.

The Lake George region is a natural treasure, a year-round vacation destination, with a wide range of activities for all visitors. Ride a classic roller coaster. Scuba to the nation's oldest intact warship. Bike along a mountain trail. Soar in a hot air balloon. Go boating or parasailing. Waterski or snow ski. Ice skate or ice fish. Explore caves and a natural stone bridge. See thrilling battle reenactments. Make a splash at a water park. Shop till you drop. Visit history and art museums. Watch the Philadelphia Orchestra. View Broadway quality theater. Go horseback riding, watch a rodeo or play the ponies at Saratoga. There's so much going on, you'll run out of time before you run out of things to do.

Small communities abound along the lake, each with its unique style and way of life. Of these, Lake George Village offers the greatest blend of attractions, restaurants, shops and nightlife. You can walk just a few blocks and rent a boat, catch some rays on the beach, tour historic Fort William Henry, take a cruise, play miniature golf, hit the arcades, ride in a horse drawn carriage, have a cocktail overlooking the lake, enjoy jazz, blues, reggae or comedy, or just relax on a bench and watch the world go by.