Enjoy the magical & majestic winter season in the Lake George and Adirondack Region! Although greatly perceived exclusively as a summer fun land, this Upstate New York resort area actually boasts incredible winter fun activities as well as beautiful serene snowy landscapes for everyone to marvel at. Please read on to find out what to do, where to go, and which local businesses are open during these winter months.
Winter Activities
Enjoy a variety of winter activities and things to do throughout the Lake George Region including: Ice Fishing, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Museums, Roller Skating, Shopping & Dining (see below), Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Tube Sliding, Winter Horseback Riding, Winter Sleigh Riding, and don’t miss out on the Lake George Winter Carnival in February (see more info below).
Winter Attractions
During the winter months, you can find family fun enjoyment at the following local attractions:
1. Adventure Racing
2. Bennett’s Riding Stable
3. Circle B Ranch
4. Chapman Museum
5. Fun Spot
6. Gore Mountain
7. Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
8. RockSport Indoor Climbing Facility
9. Tubby Tubes Slide Park
Winter Carnival
Experience great outdoor fun during the Lake George Winter Carnival happening every weekend (Saturdays & Sundays) in the month of February. Snow lovers (young and old) will enjoy a variety of winter activities on and off the ice including outhouse races, cook offs, giant snow slides, polar plunges, ice castle display, bon fires, barbeque cook off, atv poker run, ice diving demonstration, hot air balloon moon glow, kids activities, fireworks, and much more. Most events take place in Shepard Park on Canada Street, and Beach Road in Lake George Village. For more info and an updated schedule, Please Click here.
Winter Events
For a calendar of events happening during the winter months throughout the Lake George Region – including concerts, performances, fundraising events, winter farmers market, artist receptions and so much more, please click here.
Winter Lodging & Accommodations
These exclusive lodging facilities are open during the winter season:
1. Adirondack By Owner (find winter cabins, cottages & homes for rent online)
2. Dunham’s Bay Resort
3. Fort William Henry Hotel & Resort
4. Friends Lake Inn
5. Georgian Lakeside Resort
6. Inn at Erlowest
7. Lodges at Cresthaven
Winter Restaurants
These Lake George regional dining establishments offer a variety of food options for families on any budget:
1. Aviation Mall Food Court (Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s, Flaming Wok, Little Italy Pizza, Subway, Friendly’s & Ninety-Nine)
2. Bistro LeRoux
3. Blue Moose Tavern & Restaurant
4. Chinatown Restaurant & Lounge
5. Ciro’s Restaurant
6. The Docksider Restaurant & Bar
7. Dunham’s Bay Resort’s – The View Restaurant
8. East Cove Restaurant
9. Frank’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
10. Friends Lake Inn
11. Georgian Resort’s Giovanna’s on the Lake
12. Inn at Erlowest
13. Log Jam Restaurant
14. Mama Riso’s
15. Mario’s Restaurant
16. Massie’s Restaurant
17. Pizza Jerks
18. The Silo
19. Sweet Basil
Winter Shops & Online Stores
It’s never too cold to shop! Stop by these assorted regional shops & stores, all of which are open during the off-season months. Looking to shop from home? No worries, many are online stores as well. Happy shopping!
1. Adirondack By Owner
2. Adirondack Outlet Mall (factory outlet)
3. Aviation Mall
4. Beach Road Bait & Tackle
5. Boyds Bears Outlet
6. Carl Heilman Photography
7. Chapman Museum’s Gift Shop
8. Coleman Factory Outlet
9. Cup O’ Joes Cigars, Pipes & Tobacco
10. Duffy’s Wine & Liquors
11. Family Footwear Center
12. Fish307.com
13. French Mountain Commons (factory outlet)
14. Garnet Studio
15. Glenwood Manor Antiques Center
16. Happy Jacks
17. Indian Tepee Gift Shop
18. Lake George Kayak Co.
19. Lake George Plaza Outlets Stores (factory outlet)
20. Leather Outlet
21. Log Jam Outlet Center (factory outlet)
22. Molly Malone’s Irish Gifts
23. Rafter J Western World
24. Rileys Famous $2 T-Shirt Outlet
25. RockSport Indoor Climbing Facility
26. Scherer’s Antiques
27. Scoville Jewelers
28. The Silo
29. The Shirt Factory
30. Wax n’ Wix
