Lake George Area, NY

LAKE GEORGE AREA: WHY REUNITE HERE

• Host of the World’s Largest Garage Sale in Warrensburg

• Adirondack Park is the largest park in the United

States spanning six million acres

• Lake George is one of the cleanest lakes in the country and one of the most protected in the world

• Accommodations in 6,600 guest rooms across hotels, campsites and dude ranches

• Great shopping with over 57 outlets stores

• Home of the Adirondack

Craft Beverage Trail with over 25 craft beverage producers in the region

Lake George Area, NY

Family-friendly attractions and activities year-round make New York's Lake George Area an award-winning reunion destination

“We gathered three generations in the Lake George area and found something for every age and interest. The dining, attractions, and fun activities at the lakeside resort kept us busy.”

– Amanda Metzger, Marketing Director of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB, talking about her family reunion

Located in the Adirondack Mountains, the Lake George Area in New York is the perfect destination for your family reunion. Known as the “original vacation,” adventurists will love a day spent whitewater rafting on the Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers or fly among the clouds when you go parasailing over Lake George. The summer is ideal for wakeboarding, tubing, jet skiing, paddling and sailing. Reconnect with nature by hiking through the many parks and nature preserves in the Lake George Area like the 44-acre Meadowbrook Preserve and visit the museum at Up Yonda Farm that features exhibits of native wildlife and has hands-on

Water adventures at Lake George

The Boathouse Restaurant offers beautiful waterfront dining. Queensbury Hotel

exhibits for children like archaeology digs. Families can also enjoy a bike ride through Warren County Bikeway and the 2.6-mile long Caroline Fish Memorial Trail.

For more family thrills, Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor is a theme park and water park with rides and entertainment. At the Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course, enjoy 1.5 miles of treetop adventures and navigate aerial courses suitable for all ages and even go ziplining.

Other outdoor activities include fishing, boating, and many watersports in Lake George, Brant Lake, and other waterways in the Lake George Area. North Creek is home to Gore Mountain and Garnet Hill Lodge where you'll find yearround fun like mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding.

Don’t miss being entertained by cowboys, cowgirls and clowns at Painted Pony Rodeo and a family horse ride at Saddle Up Stables and Mountain View Rocking B Ranch. For an authentic Adirondack experience stay at a dude ranch like 1,000 Acres or Roaring Brook Ranch where you can go riding through wooded areas. Glamping is available at campgrounds such as the new Huttopia Adirondacks.

The Best of Food and Fun

Make the most of year-round festivals and events in the Lake George Area. From wine and food gatherings and sporting events to concerts and carnivals, families can expect exciting festivities and fireworks. The Lake George Winter Carnival is a trademark tradition with cook-offs, talent shows, ice sculptures, horse-drawn carriage rides, parades, children’s activities and the Polar Plunge. At the Brant Lake Winter Carnival, families can gather around bonfires and indulge in family events like broomball, snowshoe softball and curling.

Dining is a real treat in the Lake George area with waterfront restaurants, trendy bistros and family eateries. The area is home to classics like the legendary A&W Car Hop.

Alternatively, groups can grab a seat with a lakefront view at Tavern on the Lake at Blue Water Manor and enjoy fine Italian food, seafood and pub grub.

Shopoholics can pick up bargains at the factory outlets in the Lake George Area.

CONTACT: Christine Thorne

Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau cthorne@lakegeorgechamber.com 518-668-5755

visitlakegeorge.com/meetings

Explore nature trails year-round.