Family Friendly Lake George Area: uncover endless adventure in the Adirondacks
Winter is over, spring is here, and soon, New Yorkers will enjoy summer and early fall. One way to enjoy these seasons is a scenic experience. The Lake George Area offers unlimited activities within the boundary of our southern Adirondack Mountains. You’ll find adventure almost anywhere, from the tallest treetops to white-capped waves.
What kind of family fun can you find in this woody gem? Check out and start making your plans to enjoy the Lake George area.
Treetop Ropes Course & Ziplines
Step into a harness and reach new heights in the Lake George Area. Each of its aerial adventure courses has unique obstacles that present an elevated challenge to test your strength and balance. Each park also includes at least one zipline because there’s nothing like feeling the wind in your hair.
Island Camping
A unique camping experience can be found in the middle of the “Queen of American Lakes” on 44 state-owned islands. Accessible by boat only, each site has a decent amount of privacy and includes a dock, firepit, and picnic table. Island campers can fish, and bird watch right from their campsite or venture from the island into the bays that are perfect swimming holes. Easily access your boat and enjoy 32 miles of some of the best water recreation in the northeast.
Boat Tours on Lake George
Lake George, fondly regarded as the “Queen of American Lakes,” is the Lake George Area’s crown jewel. This impressive 32-mile-long freshwater lake has received numerous accolades throughout the years for being one of the country’s cleanest and clearest bodies of water. That’s why generations of vacationers make it a tradition to get out on the water at least once every year. From private charters to steamboat cruises, there are endless unique experiences to explore all the hidden bays and wide, open water of Lake George.
Air Adventures
There are several ways to soar above the breathtaking landscape of the southern Adirondacks. Conquer your fear of heights and be rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the Lake George Area.
