• Lake George Guide – A Print and Online Publication for The Lake George Region

    Welcome to the Lake George Guide’s Online Resource! This site on Lake George, New York is also fully mobile optimized for smartphones & small mobile devices. If you’re in and around the Lake George NY Region, pick up your free print copy of the Lake George Guide (the next 2013 Spring issue will be out in May for Memorial Day Weekend). Current year-round info on the Lake George area is always updated on this website. For your Lake George NY Vacations, take advantage of this Lake George travel guide – in print, online, and mobile!

    Whether you are a local or a tourist, you’re going to love it here in the beautiful Lake George/ Adirondack Region of Upstate New York. There is so much to do and see for every member of the family every minute of the day! The Greater Lake George Area has magnificent scenery, outstanding attractions, and all kinds of summer sports. The restaurants are exceptional, the shopping superb, people are friendly and accommodations range from inexpensive to deluxe. In fact, this is the largest resort of its kind in the Northeast, with greater diversity in our tourist and recreational facilities.

    So, do you want to know what to do, where to go, where to eat, where to shop, where to be entertained, where to have fun, and where to get Lake George New York vacations information? Look no further. The Lake George Guide is a comprehensive travel, vacation & tourist information guide that informs the visiting public and locals about the greater Lake George, NY area – and it is available in three versions: print, web, and mobile! The mobile optimized version of this website provides you with your own “Mobile Buddy” – an extensive Lake George NY travel & vacation guide right at your fingertips – filled with info, links & photos. Just access this site (LakeGeorgeGuide.com) with your smart phones & small mobile devices to immediately view it in a fully mobile optimized format. While you’re out and about in the region, we recommend using the print book & mobile versions together for quick & easy access to complete area info.

    As a print publication, full web/online resource, and mobile site – let the Lake George Guide help plan your Lake George vacation and assist you while you’re here in the region! With all three versions (print/web/mobile), find Activities & Events, Attractions, Coupons, Dining Guide, Entertainment, History, Lodging & Accommodations (including Lake George Hotels), Maps, MuseumsServices & Professionals, Shopping (including factory outlet shopping at the Lake George Outlets), and Outdoor Recreation & Sports including biking, boating, charter fishing/ fishing, golfing, horseback riding, miniature golfing, tubing, white water rafting, parasailing & more, as well as an abundance of Regional & Area Information including antique & art events, articles, beaches, bingo, boat launching sites, exhibits, farmers’ markets, fishing licenses, hiking & nature trails, history, museums, picnic areas, places of worship/ churches, scenic drives, scenic spots, tennis courts and more. In addition, this Lake George Guide website contains a Kids Activities section comprising of things to do, fun facts and printable games just for kids, and Vintage Lake George Guide section that’s a blast from the past with vintage photos, ads and articles. On this homepage, you will also find our Lake George Blog for current news & updates.

    For 46 years, The Guide has been the largest and most widely distributed print information guide in the greater Lake George Region. Every issue of this Lake George magazine is always filled with abundance of quality & current information. You can pick up a FREE copy throughout the surrounding Lake George area (including local & regional information centers, motels/hotels, restaurants, retail stores, gas stations, campgrounds, and various attractions to name a few) during the season (from Memorial Day Weekend in May thru October), or read the latest issue by clicking and viewing the Lake George Guide flipbook. Our tradition of providing a multitude of quality & up-to-date info continues with our online version as well. Navigate this full online resource to find even more information on the Lake George and Southern Adirondack Region. Enjoy!

    Lake George in May 2013

    May 3rd, 2013

    Come and visit Lake George, NY in May – for a perfect family-fun time! The month of May marks the kickoff to the new season in the Lake George Region – with magnificent weather, blooming & lush landscapes, and abundant activities & events. All area businesses will be opening their doors and welcoming visitors & locals to come and enjoy their attractions, shop in their stores, eat in their restaurants, and take pleasure in all that the Lake George Region has to offer! Celebrate the beautiful weather by fully enjoying outdoor recreational activities… swimming in our lakes, hiking on our trails, and fishing in our Adirondack waters. Undoubtedly, you’ll find no place like Lake George! While visiting the region, delight in some of these popular Lake George area May 2013 [...]

    Spring 2013 in Lake George – April Fun

    April 7th, 2013

    April in Lake George NY… a special time of year! This Spring Lake George month boasts incredible fun for the whole family – including a variety of exciting adventures, explorations, activities & events to enjoy. By this time of year, the snow has melted & families can enjoy warmer weather outdoor activities. April, in particular, officially jump-starts a variety of popular recreational activities including whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning, and the trout fishing season. Other well-liked outdoor spring activities include zip lining, golfing, and hiking. Please visit the Springtime Page for more information on April (and May) outdoor activities. As for events, April yields an assortment of enjoyable calendar events. The following include some highlighted ones: Warren County’s Bicentennial (1813-2013) – In celebration of 200 years, monthly events take place [...]

    Lake George in March 2013

    March 9th, 2013

    Come and visit Lake George, NY in March. 2013 is filled with fun & exciting events & activities for the whole family to enjoy all throughout the month, including special St. Patrick’s Day & Easter happenings. To begin, Maple Sugar Tours are one of the most notable events during March in the Lake George Region. Experience the process of which the sap from New York State maple trees is tapped, collected, boiled, and made into pure maple sugar and syrup. Thurman Maple Days is an annual drive-yourself tour featuring many Thurman maple sugaring farms open for demonstrations, talks & samplings (during three weekends this March). Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center in Bolton Landing will also showcase their maple sugar farm on three Saturdays in March, and the Gore Mountain [...]

    Winter 2013 in Lake George

    January 18th, 2013

    Experience Winter in Lake George during 2013! From exciting winter events (Lake George Winter Carnival) to fun winter activities (snowmobiling & skiing), Lake George NY is the ideal place for Winter vacations – and it’s conveniently located from Montreal, Boston & New York City – making it the perfect winter getaway destination. The Lake George Winter Carnival is a special annual winter festival event during weekends in February. The 2013 season includes snowmobile races, outhouse races, snowmobile rides, ATV ice races, cook-offs, children’s activities, bon fires, wagon rides, tube sliding, helicopter rides, games, polar plunges, fireworks, and much more. The 2013 schedule is continuously updated & available at www.LakeGeorgeWinterCarnival.com – their official site. Other fun and exciting events are found throughout the entire region – including ice hockey games at [...]

    Christmas Time

    December 3rd, 2012

    Have a memorable Christmas Time in Lake George and the surrounding regions! Locals & visitors will enjoy the various family fun Lake George Christmas events, activities, dining & shopping. Area towns and villages glisten with sparkling Christmas lights and offer special holiday festivities including Holiday parades, parties, open houses, Santa visits, performances & concerts, craft shows, fireworks, and more. Other delightful Christmas Time activities include ice skating, sleigh riding, skiing, train riding, & tube sliding – great fun for young and old alike. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many regional restaurants open for the Holidays and unwind after your busy day, or attend one of their Holiday Parties. Find the perfect Christmas gifts at the countless stores this region has to offer… local shops provide unique [...]

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