Lake George Things to Do

We went on a fireworks dinner cruise aboard the Adirondac from Shoreline Cruises. When going on a cruise we didn't expect the food to be so wonderful. There was a prime rib buffet and everything was delicious!

Arrive early to get the best seat. We sat on the 2nd deck near the rear windows and felt like we had the best seat. Since the boat was packed we were glad we didn't come late. It looked like they were sold out in advance since they weren't selling tickets before the cruise. Overall it was a beautiful cruise and the fireworks were a great way to end the night!

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The Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room just opened in 2008 right on the strip in Lake George.

The owners call it a micro-winery. They make all the wine right on premises. They have a surprisingly wide selection of wines from what you normally expect out of a winery.

The tasting was fun, not stuffy and had a good value - they even include a free glass. The wines are good, too! They also sell cheese, chocolate, gifts, corkscrews, etc.

The store has a lot of style - its different from anything else in town.

Lake George is full of hundreds of things to do but during bike week we suggest walking the strip and people watching, we spent a great deal of time outside McDonalds on Main St just watching the people .....hundreds of them crowd the streets and sidewalks!!Would not suggest women travel alone!!!!Stay in groups!

If there's such a thing as the mini-golf capital of New York State, Lake George Village is it. There is practically a miniature golf course on every corner, with a wide variety of themes ranging from pirates to American landmarks. If you like miniature golf, Lake George is paradise.

According to the story, it's the house owned by mad waxwork maker Willy S. Morbid, who started using first corpses and eventually live people as the bases for his waxworks. This place is full of thrills and chills, from the moment you open the door and walk down the dark, creepy hallway. You're greeted by a sinister tour guide who leads you through the haunted House of Wax and the surrounding "woods," where you are occasionally harrassed by evil spirits and surprised by corpses popping out of various settings.

This is one of my absolute favourite places to go in Lake George, even though the first tour I took was so scary I almost couldn't go back. As long as your not too easily scared (and I'm a pretty big wimp, and I managed to get through) and don't have a heart condition or epilepsy, you need to check this place out!

If you're a fan of classic horror movies (especially those made by Universal in the 1930s), then don't miss this fantastic wax museum. It pays homage to all the horror greats, and features a chamber of historical horrors and torture exhibits as well as the disturbing Black Hole. At the same time, the House of Frankenstein isn't as scary as it's sister site, Dr. Morbid's. It is, however, actually haunted, so perhaps you'll see a real ghost!

Just look for Frankenstein's Monster. He's usually outside saying hi to pedestrians and posing for pictures.

Don't just look at it - get out on a boat! Even though it was cold and getting dark by the time we left, we were glad we took the Lac du Saint Sacrement steamboat ride to see this natural beauty properly.

We were in Lake George at the end of September - perfect for fall foliage, but not much else. Many shops had already begun to close, and the town was relatively empty.

I loved being in Lake George during the fall because of all the rich tree colors: gold, orange, red. Take advantage of the crisp weather in September and October and go on a hike.

There are trails for all levels of hikers and you'll appreciate the views from nearly all paths.

One of my favorite fall trips!