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Winter can be a tough time to vacation in the Adirondacks. Restaurants and hotels that are hopping in the summer months close their doors until the thaw of spring. Busy attractions are forced to close by the brutal temperatures and feet of snow. However, the Lake George Area is different.

Unforgettable annual events, snow-covered recreation, and some indoor activities make the small lakefront village and the surrounding area the perfect place for a winter getaway. 

Click for the top 10 reasons why Lake George is the best Adirondack winter getaway destination!

10 Winter Activities for People Who Don’t Like the Cold

Embrace the cold and gather around an ice bar.

What is an ice bar?

Master artisans use saws and chisels to craft a bar made of ice. These flawless and intricate creations become the centerpieces of fancy lounges and local watering holes throughout the Lake George Area. Groups gather to sip cocktails served on these frozen wonders, basking in the warmth of family and friendship.

2020 Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge at the Sagamore

The “hottest and coolest lounge” in the Adirondacks is back! The Glacier Ice Bar and Lounge, also known as the Sagamore Ice Bar, brings not one, but two swanky weekends of ice-cold fun to guests and locals alike! The centerpiece is the frozen bar, expertly carved from 18,000 pounds of crystal-clear ice. Guests are welcome to belly up to the bar and enjoy a frosty cocktail. A variety of signature, winter-inspired cocktails will be served.

The Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George has been transformed into a winter wonderland. Sip on winter refreshments, warm up in front of our fire pit area and admire our beautiful ice sculptures.

This is family-friendly winter fun! Relax while overlooking Lake George in all of her winter splendor, enjoy hot chocolate, a tasty bite to eat, or one of our specialty beverages. Listen to live music each night by local musicians!

This winter is set to be the grooviest on record! Join us for the Funky Ice Fest at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, where everything is ice for two full weekends. Seriously, everything is ice. Show off your skills on the frozen beer pong table, browse a funky gallery of hand-carved and interactive ice sculptures, or just chill out and sip a hand-crafted cocktail or local beer at one of several ice bars. This year's theme is classic gaming - think Flynn's Arcade from Tron meets Parliament Funkadelic

The Lake George Area changes with the seasons. After a scorching summer, fall eases in, the leaves start to change, and bustling sidewalks start to quiet. Brisk mornings warm into sunny afternoons and then fade into cool evenings. The colors of the Adirondacks morph from emerald and seaweed green to a spectrum of yellows, oranges, and reds. The lakes are still pleasant and refreshing, but the fall air on wet skin forces a shiver or two.

Even though the climate begins to change after Labor Day every summer, the opportunities for fun remain essentially the same. The foliage is jaw-dropping and accessible. Waterfront restaurants are open and eager for visitors. Hiking trails remain beautiful challenges as the leaves and temperatures drop.

Fall is a gorgeous time to visit the Lake George Area. Let us plan a weekend trip for you. All you need to worry about is getting here and having fun.

As upscale as it gets... The Lake George Area is the perfect place to enjoy a vacation in absolute luxury. Upscale lodging, fine dining, and private outings on the water are how thousands of people choose to spend their summer vacation.

Get off the beaten path and discover the unique charm of our Adirondack back roads! Wonderful discoveries await as you visit some of the hidden gems and attractions on this fun road trip.

Just a few miles north of the hustle and bustle of Lake George Village you will discover the town of Warrensburg, a small community situated on the banks of the Schroon and Hudson Rivers. Here, tucked away on a hill directly off Main Street, you will find Oscar's Adirondack Smokehouse. This cherished gem is famous for its fabulous smoked meats, cheeses, mustard and hand-made food products. Be sure to drop in and see why it has been loved by the locals for generations.

For months you've been dreaming of that special getaway to the lake or mountains for some much needed fresh air and relaxation. Let us make that dream come true. Our local businesses have been working hard to create as safe an environment as possible for you, your family and friends. All you have to do is work out the details. From a lakeside cottage to and RV park, whitewater rafting to parasailing, hiking to horseback riding, we've got the ingredients to help you create the most memorable vacation ever. So, don't put it off another minute. The Lake George Area is waiting for you!

The Lake George Area is a region made up of unique communities, each with a way to experience the beautiful colors of fall in the Adirondacks. Whether you're in a quiet small town on Lake George or in one of the busier hubs of the area, you're going to discover amazing fall foliage.

The Adirondacks are dripping in pure maple syrup, and that means the tradition of sugar-making is back for another year. This amber-sweet season attracts locals and visitors alike to maple producers who proudly share their obsession. Tour the sugar bush where taps and metal buckets collect sap from trees. Enter steaming sugar houses where sap is boiled into distinct grades of syrup. Meet the people who make syrup, and candy, and peanut brittle, and sugar, and popcorn. or, skip straight to the pancakes and sausages. Welcome to Thurman Maple Days, where life is naturally sweet. READ MORE

This March, celebrate NYS Maple Weekends in the Lake George Area with Thurman Maple Days and enjoy the sticky-sweet stuff of legendary family vacations. For three full weekends in Spring the largest maple syrup producers in the Lake George Area, as well as neighboring farms, open their sugar shack doors to the public for free to explore the tasty world of maple syrup.

Thurman Maple Days are your family's chance to discover how your favorite pancake topper is made right from the source! The air is perfumed with the heavenly sweet scent of maple syrup, and producers offer samples of everything from maple candy to maple cream. Celebrate this short-but-special season with free tours of maple sugaring operations, tastings, sugaring demonstrations, and shop the wonderful array of tasty souvenirs to take home.

Glens Falls Brewfest returns to the Queensbury Hotel in historic downtown Glens Falls. Locals and visitors flock to the Queensbury to spend the evening tasting dozens of craft beers, munching on tasty foods, and enjoying live tunes. Doors open at 3:30pm!

Craft beer enthusiasts will love tasting samples of these local, regional, and national breweries, as well as samples from wineries and cideries. Some of the local brewers include Cooper''s Cave Ale Company, Mean Max Brew Works, and Northway Brewing Company. There will also be free food samples and live music performed by Saratoga Strings Band!

Barrel Fest

The Adirondack Pub & Brewery''s 8th annual Barrel Fest is a late-winter celebration of all beverages barrel-aged! Join hundreds of craft beer enthusiasts who gather in Lake George Village to sample barrel-aged beers, ciders, wines, and more.

This premier beer festival brings barrel-aged beverages from across the Northeast, across the country, and even from Europe to the shores of Lake George. The list of breweries, cideries, and wineries attending Barrel Fest is still growing! Some of the producers include Brown''s Brewing Company, Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, Mean Max Brew Works, Northway Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, and more.

New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Championships return to the Cool Insuring Arena in downtown Glens Falls! Watch some of the best public high school basketball teams in New York State compete in the semi-final and final rounds of the tournament. Those who love basketball can watch some of the most talented high school players in the state. Presented by American Dairy Association North East.

The Lake George Area is waiting for you!

Here it is . the summer vacation you've been hoping for!

For months you've been dreaming of that special getaway to the lake or mountains for some much needed fresh air and relaxation. Let us make that dream come true. Our local businesses have been working hard to create as safe an environment as possible for you, your family and friends. All you have to do is work out the details. From a lakeside cottage to an RV park, whitewater rafting to parasailing, hiking to horseback riding, we've got the ingredients to help you create the most memorable vacation ever. So, don't put it off another minute. The Lake George Area is waiting for you!