21 May The “Best of” 2023 Winners for Things to Do in Lake George
When vacationing anywhere, you want to spend your precious time away doing the absolute best activities and visiting the top attractions in the area. Lucky for visitors to the Lake George region, LakeGeorge.com holds an annual Best of Lake George contest where fans vote on their favorite lodging, things to do, food, and drink. We are thrilled to highlight some of the 2023 winners to help you plan your itinerary for your Lake George camping trip this spring or summer.
Best Indoor Attraction: The Sembrich
Visit The Sembrich for a unique cultural experience in support of their mission to “preserve and protect the museum collection, historical significance, and legacy of Marcella Sembrich; present performances and exhibitions that foster an appreciation for music, including opera, and the arts; provide educational opportunities for the study of classical music.”
Experience music with their annual summer festival featuring some of today’s finest concert artists. Experience history with a visit to their museum, where their unique collection highlights Marcella Sembrich’s operatic career. Experience nature by taking a stroll through the pine trees along their lakeside grounds.
Best Outdoor Attraction AND Best Kid-Friendly Attraction AND Best Attraction in Hadley/Lake Luzerne: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
Sacandaga Outdoor Center in Hadley is a must-stop while visiting the area as a winner of three separate categories. They offer whitewater rafting, lazy river tubing, and kayak rentals where the Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers meet.
They’re known for being family-friendly and excellent at catering to first-timers. Always accompanied by experienced guides, novices, and experienced water junkies alike can find a tour to suit their unique tastes. Book your trip today!
Best Cruise or Boat Tour: Lake George Steamboat Company
If you want to get out on the water during your stay in the Lake George area, look no further than Lake George Steamboat Company. They offer daily cruises on the lake on their three large steamboats, The Minne-Ha-Ha, The Mohican, and Lac du Saint Sacrement, from May through the end of October.
They offer everything from meal cruises to sightseeing tours, island and bay tours, fireworks cruises, entertainment cruises, and more. All cruises are narrated so you can learn about the fascinating history of Lake George.
Best Beach: Million Dollar Beach
There are many beaches to explore in Lake George, but Million Dollar Beach is one of the most popular in the area. The beach is open from 10 AM to 6 PM daily from the end of May through the beginning of September each year.
It’s clean and large and has a roped-off area for swimming, showers, a volleyball court, picnic areas with grills, and parking. There are lifeguards on duty for those with small children, as well as a boat inspection, boat washing station, and boat launch.
Best Mini Golf: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
Grab the whole family and see why Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf in Lake George has been voted “Best Mini Golf” for years and years. As soon as you enter, you will be transported into an authentic pirate village complete with sunken ships, waterfalls, dungeons, and more. Their 18-hole course is open seasonally from the end of April through October.
They also have a location in Queensbury, NY, which you can walk to from your campsite or cottage at our Adirondack campground!
Best Horseback Riding: Circle B Ranch
Experience trail riding with Circle B Ranch in Chestertown, just 30 minutes from Lake George Campsites. The ranch has been around since the 1800s, and since then, the land has never been developed, leaving 3,000 acres of untouched wilderness for guests to appreciate and admire.
They offer guided horseback rides and horseback riding lessons, and they even do sleigh rides in the winter. Choose between the 1-hour Beaver Dam Trail or the 2-hour Circle B Mountain & Valley Trail.
Best Attraction in the Adirondacks, North of Lake George: Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves is just over half an hour from Lake George in Pottersville and is home to the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern US. This exceptional attraction offers self-guided and above-ground tours, including a Summer Adventure Tour with a cave crawl and cave float.
Here, you can walk, cave, hike, or even snowshoe in the winter. In the summer, they offer additional activities to check out after your tour, like a bouldering wall, disc golf, jewelry making, and gemstone mining. Fun for the whole family!
Let Lake George Campsites, minutes from Lake George Village and all of the “best of” attractions and activities, serve as your home base for a classically Adirondack vacation filled with one-of-a-kind adventures.