Pursue the pinnacle of lodging at The Sagamore Resort, 20 minutes north of the village in Bolton Landing. Combining classic elegance with upscale amenities, the Sagamore offers a wide range of accommodations from the original 1883 hotel to bi-level luxury suites located in a former 19th-century carriage house. Amenities like award-winning dining, immersive indoor and outdoor activities, an 18-hole golf course, full service spa, and movie loft, make it hard to leave.

The Adirondack Winery is the perfect place to cozy up with a warm wine cocktail or cool off with a wine slushie. The walls of wine can be overwhelming to choose from, so try the $15 signature tasting which includes seven wines of your choice plus a complimentary Adirondack Winery-branded glass.

Appreciate true Adirondack ambiance with an authentic log cabin dining experience at Log Jam, a locally owned and operated restaurant for 45 years. You’ll be surrounded by pine logs cut from the mountains above Lake George, and three massive stone fireplaces which provide a perfectly snug setting. On the menu you can find expertly prepared seafood, prime rib, lamb chops, charbroiled steaks, fresh lobster, and chicken and pork entrees.

The mountains are calling! A 30-minute trek north of Lake George will bring you to Gore Mountain, which offers the sixth-greatest vertical drop in the east and the most ski-able terrain in New York State. It's one of the most popular alpine skiing and snowboarding destinations in the Adirondacks, with an even mix of trails across levels and plenty of gorgeous glades.

Not up for a big mountain? Not a problem. The North Creek Ski Bowl (also at Gore) has plenty of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.

In the warmer months embrace the elements with earth, water, and air adventures. Hike up to the gazebo at Pilot Knob and enjoy sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

If you’re lucky enough to be in town in February for the world-renowned Ice Castles, it is a must-see! This awe-inspiring icy phenomenon brings winter wonderland fairy tales to life, featuring ice slides, crawl tunnels, caverns, a polar pub, and mystic light walk. Lake George is one of only five Ice Castle locations across the United States. Each castle is approximately an acre in size and consists of more than 25 million pounds of ice.

Summer is the perfect season to tour the 32-mile long lake with The Lake George Steamboat Company. Comprised of three historic cruise ships, the Minne-Ha-Ha is one of the last steam paddle wheel ships in America, the Mohican is the oldest continuously operated tour boat in America, and the Lac du Saint Sacrement is the largest cruise ship on the inland waters of New York State. This triumphant trio offers about a dozen tours daily, which cover a wide-range of preferences.

Keep the adventure going all night and hit the ice for an Adirondack Thunder hockey game. The proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's New Jersey Devils plays in Glens Falls, a bustling small city less than 20 minutes from Lake George.

Just down the road is Around the World Miniature Golf, which offers two 18-hole courses where you can play around famous US or international landmarks.

Enjoy a scenic walk along the lake where you can marvel in the magic of the “Lake George mystery spot”, check out a life-size pine log canoe sculpture recognizing the area’s French and Indian War history, and get a glimpse of the historical Fort William Henry Museum.

Every weekend in February, Lake George hosts their famous Winter Carnival. Some of the main events include outhouse races on the ice, ice diving demonstrations, cook-offs, and bonfires on the beach. The most popular event is the car, motorcycle, and ATV races on the ice (weather permitting.) Spectators can walk out onto the ice to get an exclusive look into all of the action.

In the warmer months, thrilling twists and turns await you at Six Flags Great Escape with popular rides like the Steamin’ Demon, Sasquatch, and Adirondack Outlaw.