Summer in the Lake George Area of the Adirondacks

March 2, 2005—When summer heats up, the Lake George Area of the Adirondacks is the perfect place to cool off. This southern region of the Adirondacks offers a spectacular array of events, activities, and attractions for all ages and interests. Families and group road-trippers will especially find an unforgettable experience, whether looking for peace and quiet or some good old-fashioned fun!

Top Reasons to Visit the Lake George Area this Summer:

• Adventures on the Lakes and Rivers—Water-ski, wakeboard, parasail, windsurf, scuba dive, or take a cruise on Lake George and experience the ever-popular Million Dollar Beach. Canoe, sail, kayak, tube, raft, fish, swim or sunbathe at leisure in any of the region’s 20 plus lakes or the Schroon, Hudson, or Sacandaga Rivers, www.visitlakegeorge.com.
• The Wild West. All summer—Spectators witness a jackpot rodeo featuring calf and team roping, barrel racing, and steer wrestling at 1000 Acres Ranch Rodeo in Stony Creek, www.1000acres.com or Ridin-Hy Ranch Rodeo in Warrensburg, www.ridinhy.com. Head down to Lake Luzerne to the Painted Pony Championship Rodeo, a professional rodeo with a Texas-style barbeque, country-western dancing, and live entertainment, www.paintedponyrodeo.com.
• ESTRA Tow Truck Show, Fort William Henry, Lake George Village. June 3–5—Features very unusual tow trucks, events, and exhibits, (315) 853-5665.
• Golfer’s Paradise. All summer—Located throughout Warren County, there are nine fabulous golf resorts. From the luxury of the Donald Ross course at the Sagamore in Bolton Landing, to the breathtaking beauty of the Hudson River at Cronin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg, to the seclusion of the Green Mansions Golf Club in Chestertown, golfers at any experience level will find their niche, www.visitlakegeorge.com
• Northeast Customs Third Annual Car Show, Queensbury School Campus, Queensbury. June 4—This benefit for Relay for Life features classic cars, muscle cars, custom cars, and hot rods, (518) 798-5127.
• Upper Hudson River Railroad, North Creek. All summer—Take a 2-hour round trip excursion along an 8.5-mile section of the former Adirondack Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. Board at the historic North Creek Depot and enjoy breathtaking scenery as the train follows the Hudson River, www.uhrr.com.
• Americade Motorcycle Tour and Rally, Lake George Village. June 6–11—Features more activities, rides, and tours than any other rally in the world, www.tourexpo.com.
• Ovitt Family’s Warrensburg Bluegrass Festival, Warrensburg. June 17–19—Dozens of bluegrass bands perform at the Warren County Fairgrounds, (518) 623-9359.
• Factory Outlets of Lake George, Lake George. Year-round—Over 70 factory outlet stores boasting savings of 20–70% off retail prices on brand names such as Ralph Lauren, Bass, Jones New York, Coach, Nautica, Timberland, and many more! Great back to school shopping opportunity while on a summer vacation, www.factoryoutletsoflakegeorge.com.
• Sky Rides. Weather dependent—Take a Gondola ride up Gore Mountain in North Creek, www.goremountain.com, gently float in a hot air balloon with one of the region’s four outfitters, (www.adirondackballoonflights.com, www.ballooningadventures.com, www.balloon-rides.com, www.majesticballoonflights.com), or take a scenic airplane ride at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, www.flyeea.com.
• Lake George Elvis Festival, Lake George Village. June 17–19—Elvis tribute artist contest, Viva Las Vegas show, classic car parade, and memorabilia, www.lakegeorgeelvisfest.com.
• Amusement Parks, Lake George. All summer—We’ve got ‘em all! The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom, www.sixflags.com/parks/greatescape/, Magic Forest, www.magicforestpark.com, and Water Slide World, www.adirondack.net/tour/waterslideworld.

Experience why the Lake George Area of the Adirondacks was named one of the eight best family vacation destination spots in the country by Smart Money Magazine. For more information on these and many other events and activities, please contact the Warren County Tourism Department at 800-365-1050, ext. 5100, or visit online at www.visitlakegeorge.com.