Food Scene
Some of our favorite local restaurants and eateries.
Homemade ice cream and craft beer - right off the rail trail. Restaurant is good too.
13 locals recommend
Cooper's Cave Ale Company
2 Sagamore StHomemade ice cream and craft beer - right off the rail trail. Restaurant is good too.
Martha's Dandee Creme
1133 U.S. 9Best soft-serve in the area.
New Way Lunch
21 South StHometown institution. Ask for a dog with the works!
They have great breakfasts and lunches, plus a charming store to browse through if you have to wait for a table.
21 locals recommend
Silo Restaurant & Gift Shop
537 Aviation RdThey have great breakfasts and lunches, plus a charming store to browse through if you have to wait for a table.
Delicious Italian cuisine. Reservations recommended.
23 locals recommend
Wheatfields Restaurant and Bar
440 BroadwayDelicious Italian cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Good place for a relaxing and upscale-ish dining experience. Reservations recommended.
29 locals recommend
Bistro LeRoux
668 NY-149Good place for a relaxing and upscale-ish dining experience. Reservations recommended.
Lovely setting just north of Lake George Village. Reservations recommended.
19 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
3210 Lake Shore DrLovely setting just north of Lake George Village. Reservations recommended.
Shopping
Oscar's Smokehouse
22 Raymond LnGreat North Country smoked meats.
The Outlets at Lake George
1424 U.S. 9One of several outlet complexes on Rte. 9.
Arts & Culture
Informative and interactive museum depicting the history and culture of the Adirondack region. Many indoor exhibits so good choice for a rainy day. On-site cafe has limited choices but is reasonably priced.
162 locals recommend
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
9097 NY-30Informative and interactive museum depicting the history and culture of the Adirondack region. Many indoor exhibits so good choice for a rainy day. On-site cafe has limited choices but is reasonably priced.
Everything Else
Million Dollar Beach
Beautiful, clean beach.
Be sure to book one of the famous mineral baths before your treatment.
32 locals recommend
Roosevelt Baths and Spa
39 Roosevelt DrBe sure to book one of the famous mineral baths before your treatment.
Entertainment & Activities
Lake George Steamboat Co Gift Shop
58 Beach RdMultiple cruise options on Lake George.
Natural history museum with a focus on the Adirondacks. A bit of a drive but worth it!
176 locals recommend
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrNatural history museum with a focus on the Adirondacks. A bit of a drive but worth it!
Classic old-school mini golf course. Free on site parking if you play a game. Around the US is adjacent to Around the World but is a harder course!
12 locals recommend
Around the World Golf Course
58 Beach RdClassic old-school mini golf course. Free on site parking if you play a game. Around the US is adjacent to Around the World but is a harder course!
Premier concert venue - everything from classical and jazz to rock concerts. Ballet too!
336 locals recommend
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the PinesPremier concert venue - everything from classical and jazz to rock concerts. Ballet too!
Flat track racing season is mid-July through Labor Day. So much to see and do.! Track is dark on Tuesdays.
166 locals recommend
Saratoga Race Course
267 Union AveFlat track racing season is mid-July through Labor Day. So much to see and do.! Track is dark on Tuesdays.
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water park
89 Six Flags DriveGlen Drive-In Theatre
983 U.S. 9Old-time drive-in theater. Two screens, so 4 shows nightly.
Strand Theater
210 Main StSmall performing arts center with a variety of shows.
Another small theater in a beautifully renovated historic space. Check out Doc's restaurant in the basement for a pre-show meal.
Park Theater
14 Park StAnother small theater in a beautifully renovated historic space. Check out Doc's restaurant in the basement for a pre-show meal.
Sightseeing
Fort Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti RdA must for history buffs.
Home of the 1984 Winter Olympics; summer training camp for ski jumpers.
85 locals recommend
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdHome of the 1984 Winter Olympics; summer training camp for ski jumpers.
Beautiful views (well worth the $10/car admission fee) but if you're feeling adventurous you can also hike from the trailhead in Lake George Village).
90 locals recommend
Prospect Mountain Summit
Prospect Mountain HighwayBeautiful views (well worth the $10/car admission fee) but if you're feeling adventurous you can also hike from the trailhead in Lake George Village).
Drinks & Nightlife
Davidson Brothers Brewpub
184 Glen StGreat place for craft beer, a nosh, and live music.