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Adirondack Adventure Center

877 Lake Ave. Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 (518) 696-6133

AdkTubing.com

Lazy river tubing and Treetop

Adventures in the Adirondacks are a fun way for your family and friends to experience the beauty and excitement of the Adirondack Mountains! We provide guided lazy river tubing and rafting trips near Lake George and Saratoga, perfect for all ages! Our Treetop Adventures provide an exhilarating experience on a state-of-theart Aerial Adventure Course.

Adirondack Aerosports

443 Queensbury Avenue Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 300-1881

Adirondackaerosports.com

Adirondack Aerosports is a light sport aircraft and powered hang gliding training facility based in the beautiful Lake George region of the Adirondacks. We offer intro flights with the best views in the area, along with full- service training. We fly and sell state-ofthe-art aircraft only. Call us today to reserve your flight of a lifetime!

Adirondack ATV Tours

3482 County Route 21 Whitehall, NY 12887 (518) 791-2340 adkatv.com

Try extreme off-roading with the only local ATV Tour company exclusively featuring Polaris RZRs. Open May through October and located just 40 minutes from Lake George Village. We provide 90-minute guided ATV tours to vacationers and ATV enthusiasts. No experience needed — safe offroad family fun.

Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course

35 Westwood Forest Ln. Bolton Landing, NY 12814 (518) 494-7200 adirondackextreme.com

Explore the beauty of the Great Adirondack Forest as you traverse through our treetop obstacle adventure courses and zipline park. Reach heights most will only dream of on Tarzan swings, cargo nets, climbing walls, pogo sticks, giant ziplines, an aerial skateboard, and more. Adventure levels: Low to Extreme. Ages 6+

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival

PO Box 116 Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 668-9463 adkwinefest.com

Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey as you are introduced to over 100 New York State wineries, craft beverage makers, artisan food vendors, food trucks and more with the beauty of Lake George as your backdrop! Last weekend in June.

ADK Excursions

3686 Lake Shore Drive

Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 586-0467 adkexcursions.com

Join us on the “DISCOVERY”, a private captained and crewed charter boat accommodating groups of 12-25. Enjoy quality time together while experiencing the majestic serenity and scenery of Lake George! Offering 2 daily sightseeing excursions or create a custom charter of your own. For information and booking visit adkexcursions.com, call (518) 5860467 or email adkexcursions@ gmail.com

Adventure Boat Tours & Watersports

22 Lake Ave.

Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 409-6644

Adventureboattours.com

Adventure Boat Tours offers

1-Hour tours or longer on beautiful Lake George. Options include: sightseeing tours, swimming, tubing, cliff jumping, picnics, twilight cruises, fireworks and more. Tours are private, for your group only. Contact us and customize your tour today.

Alpha Win Lake George Triathlon

Lake George, NY 12845 (845) 247-7275

Alpha.win

A unique yet majestic venue for a triathlon that will provide you with breathtaking views all throughout the course. The Lake George Triathlon festival planned for September 2-3, 2023, is a fun and competitive weekend on the shores of Lake George, with a family-friendly atmosphere. Saturday is 1/2 and Full Distances, Sunday is Sprint, and Olympic. Fun area for the whole family.

Around the World Miniature Golf

72 Beach Rd. Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 668-2531

AroundTheWorldGolf.com

Two award-winning 18-hole miniature golf courses on the beautiful shores of Lake George. Play Around the World or Around the USA and enjoy one of the top 10 courses in the world!

Artisan Trails in Washington County artisan-trails.org

Our signature event, the County Wide Tour (July 7-9) encourages the public to visit ATWC members who have opened their homes, workshops or studios. Artisan Trails in Washington County, Inc. is a nonprofit organization created to promote excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts by creating a connection between the artisans and artists within the county and the general population.

Ausable Chasm

2144 Rte. 9 Ausable Chasm, NY 12911 (518) 834-7454 ausablechasm.com

90 minutes north of Lake George at Exit 34 off I-87, then north 3 miles to Ausable Chasm. Explore one of America’s oldest organized tourist attractions. Scenic trails, float tours via raft or tube, Adventure Tours and much more! Cafe, gift shop & campground on premises. Now open year round. Reservations suggested November-April.

Beach Road Bait & Tackle

2239 Rte. 9

Lake George, NY 12845

(518) 668-4040

We are a fully stocked Bait & Tackle providing Live Bait, Fishing Licenses & Equipment Rental. Bike Rentals by the hour, 3-hour, and day with Kids’ Bikes too! Camping equipment & supplies.

Spring, summer, and fall: open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Winter: mornings and weekends.

Beckley’s Marina

3950 Lake Shore Dr. Diamond Point, NY 12824 (518) 858-9899 beckleysboats.com

Beckley’s Marina & Cottages is located in Diamond Point on beautiful Lake George, NY. A family owned & operated business for nearly half a century providing authentic Adirondack cabins to generations of tourists. At Beckley’s, you can enjoy a charming and quiet vacation on a sandy beach with breathtaking views.

Bolton Boat Tours

3940 Lake Shore Drive Diamond Point, NY 12824 (518) 955-1349

BoltonBoatTours.com

Why rent, when you can relax?

Join Captain Ted or his son Captain Tim for an unforgettable private boat tour. Bring a cooler and let a local show you the lake’s highlights! Including tubing, cliff jumping, sightseeing, narrated history, and nature/wildlife viewing. 10 passengers per boat. By appointment only.

Brodie’s Lakeside

3686 Lake Shore Drive Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 685-3578

Brodieslakeside.com

BOAT RENTALS - close to Lake George Village. Variety of boat styles - pontoon boats, deckboats, center consoles. Available for hourly, daily, and multi-day rentals. Go sightseeing, cliff jumping, anchoring, tubing, water skiing, and stop at a waterfront restaurant. Family owned and operated!

Chic’s Marina

4782 Lake Shore Dr. Bolton Landing, NY 12814 518.644.2170 chicsmarina.com

Boat rentals, Pontoon Boats, Waverunners, Parasailing, Ski School, Gasoline, Service, Sales, Winter Storage.

Dockside Landing Marina

9130 Lake Shore Dr. Hague, NY 12836 (518) 543-8888 lakegeorgeboats.com

Speed Boat and Pontoon Boat rentals. Water-ski, Wake Board and Tube rentals. Gas Dock. Boat Sales & Service. Ship’s Store with snacks, boat parts and supplies. Winter storage available. Experience the most breathtaking part of Lake George from our treasured location.

Dunham’s Bay Marina

2036 Bay Rd.

Lake George, NY 12845

(518) 744-2627 dunhamsbaymarina.com

Located on beautiful Lake George, NY at the intersection of Rt. 9L and Bay Rd. On vacation? We are minutes away from many of the hotels, resorts, campgrounds and RV parks with rates tailored to those on vacation. Launch your boat here and enjoy everything the lake has to offer. Dunham’s Bay Marina is the only private marina on Lake George with an on-site boat inspection station.

Feeder Canal Alliance

PO Box 2414

Glens Falls, NY 12801

(518) 792-5363 feedercanal.org

The Feeder Canal Alliance is the steward of a unique regional attraction which includes the Glens Falls Feeder Canal and Towpath Trail - a favorite destination for walkers, runners, bicyclists and paddlers, bird watchers and history enthusiasts.

Fifield Outfitters, LLC

261 Smith Rd. Salem, NY 12865 518.321.8682

Fifieldoutffitters.com

Owned by New York State

Licensed Guide, Ryan Fifield, and providing year-round customized guide services for both fishing and hunting. Engage in worldclass fishing in the Lake George region to include: Ice Fishing, Bass Boat Fishing and Drift Boat Fishing. Fish for Target Bass, Catfish, Drum, Gar, Panfish, Pike, Trout and Walleye. Guided hunting trips offered on private land.

Freedom Boat Club

Lake George

10 Dunhams Bay Rd.

Lake George, NY 12845

FreedomBoatClub.com/ locations/147-Lake-George-NY

We own the boats, you own the water! Freedom Boat Club makes boating simple. Our members have access to our fleet of new boats. We maintain, store, clean, and insure them. All members receive hands-on training on the water so all levels of boaters are welcome. Join the Club!

Glen Drive-In Theater

983 U.S. 9

Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 792-0023

Glendriveintheater.com

Watch a movie under the stars at Lake George’s closest outdoor movie theater. Located on Route 9, one mile south of the Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, NY. Showing the newest film releases and offering a full-service snack bar with all the goodies to make it a fun-filled evening. For additional information and showtimes call 518-792-0023 or visit Glendriveintheater.com

Gore Mountain

793 Peaceful Valley Rd North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-2411

GoreMountain.com

The mountain is a popular winter destination, attracting skiers from all over the east. It is the closest large mountain in New York to the Capital District metro area. Enjoy outdoor activities in all seasons: Downhill Mountain Biking, Gondola Rides, Hiking, Mini-Golf, Disc Golf and Adventure Activities.

Hike with Jackson

Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 791-1528 hikewithjackson.com

Hike with Jackson offers guided hikes in Lake George and the Adirondacks. Choose from 1 to 1.5-hour short hikes, half-day hikes, or easy full-day hikes. Custom planned hikes for specific mountains or high peaks available based on availability and current conditions.

Ice Castles, LLC

17 Westbrook Road Lake George, NY 12845 (855) 907-6980 icecastles.com

Golden Goal

Sports Park

495 Goodman Rd. Fort Ann, NY 12827 (855) 355-4625 goldengoalpark.com

Golden Goal is designed to provide athletes with everything they need to reach the next level. Built in 2007 to be the perfect sports retreat, Golden Goal has evolved into the ultimate residential training facility which caters to professional organizations, clubs, colleges, academies, high schools and travel teams alike.

Fort Ticonderoga

102 Fort Rd.

Ticonderoga, NY 12883

(518) 585-2821 fortticonderoga.org

Spend the day, discover the beauty, experience the history! Explore 2,000 acres of Fort Ticonderoga’s stunning Adirondack landscape; Carillon Boat Cruises, hiking trails, Mt. Defiance, family activities, daily programs, gardens and more! Your adventure awaits! Open daily, rain or shine, May thru October; events yearround

Goony Golf

2059 Rte. 9

Lake George, NY 12845

(518) 668-2700

Goonygolf.com

For over 30 years, Goony Golf miniature golf course in Lake George, NY has offered some of the most outrageous and spectacular mini-golf adventures ever concocted by man. Our expansive Lake George mini-golf course includes a family friendly adventure through Sir Goony’s Castle, Pirate Ship, Humpty Dumpty, Windmill, Snake Pit and more.

Ice Castles is an award-winning frozen attraction located in five cities across North America. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles, hand placed by professional ice artists. The castles feature breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more.

Kayak Lake George

22 Lake Ave.

Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 857-0992

KayakLakeGeorge.com

Kayak rentals and paddleboard rentals.

Lake George Boat Charters

3686 Lake Shore Drive

Lake George, NY 12845 (855) 525-BOAT lakegeorgeboatcharters.com

Enjoy a day on the lake with your own personal Captain on one of our luxury boats!! Family outings - Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties - Graduations - or whatever the occasion! Ground transportation available to and from marina. Visit our website to see our luxury boats, pricing, things to do, etc... 5.0 stars on Google Reviews!

Lake George Boat Rental

204 Canada St. Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 685-5331 lgboatrental.com

We have built a reputation for exceptional customer service and have developed a friendly, helpful staff to serve you. Boat rentals on Lake George have been the family business since the 1960s. Visit our website to view boats available and rates.

Lake George Community Band

PO Box 453 Lake George, NY 12845 lgcb.org

The Lake George Community Band gives free concerts in Shepard Park throughout July and August, performing all your favorites.

Lake George Electric Bike Company

1784 State Route 9 Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 935-5218 lakegeorgeebike.com

We are the area’s best resource for all things electric bikes. Offering rentals during the spring, summer and fall season as well as sales year round.

Lake George Expedition Park

1912 Rte. 9 Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 668-7627

LGEPark.com

Lake George Expedition Park is home of Magic Forest and Dino Roar Valley. Enter a world of Dinosaurs for a journey back in time...where imagination meets history. Featuring life-sized dinosaurs!

Lake George Island Boat Tours

76 Rockhurst Rd. Cleverdale, NY 12820 (518) 469-8745

Lgislandboattours.com

Passenger pickup at Fischer’s Marina. Rated #1 of 42 Boat Tours and Watersports in Lake George on TripAdvisor for the second year in a row! Your options include swimming, cliff jumping, snorkeling, tubing and sightseeing. Customize your tour. Bring your choice of refreshments. Hear about the sunken ships and ghost stories on the lake.

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