Category: Vacation Tips

The Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center has partnered with the Adirondack Glassblowing Studio to offer guests an unforgettable glass art experience. Try Glassblowing yourself in a private class at ADK Glass. You’ll pick your project, pick your colors and create magic in this art class you’ll remember for a lifetime! Located just 30 […]

The Village of Lake George has fireworks on the Fourth of July and every Thursday after that for the rest of the summer. The fireworks are launched from a barge just a few hundred yards offshore. They light up the lake and the noise echoes of the surrounding mountains. One word: spectacular. The Fort William […]

Adventure Begins Lake George is sure to have the snowmobile experience of your dreams, whether you prefer groomed trails or deep snow and backcountry adventure since we have the best of both worlds. Snowmobiling is an exhilarating sport, and the Lake George area offers some of the country’s best. With deep snow annually, the season […]

Welcome to the 61st Annual Winter Carnival in Lake George Presidents Weekend Events SATURDAY, February 18th 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 – 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐂𝐄 12:30PM till gone! Chowder Cook Off : This is always a tough one! So many amazing creations from our local LG Restaurants! Sample them & then vote for your favorite! $Fee Shepard Park […]

Winter activities abound in the Lake George region. After a restful night at The Fort William Henry Hotel, start your morning with a big breakfast at The White Lion Restaurant. The omelets are famous and the cinnamon swirl french toast or Adirondack oatmeal will give you a satisfying start for the day ahead. If you’re […]

Want a friendly tip to make your Lake George vacation as memorable as possible? That’s easy! Just remember this simple phrase: “It’s all about the view.” There are lots of things to do in Lake George and the Adirondacks, but there is really one main reason why so many people visit here. Say it with […]

Just to the east of the Fort William Henry Hotel‘s Premium Wing is the Fort William Henry Museum and Restoration. This popular attraction has entertained and educated several thousand tourists and locals since the 1950s. The restored fort is located on the site of the original fort which played a major role in the French […]

When is it safe to go out on the ice?   Well, here is an ice safety guide tip from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) – Ice Thickness = Permissible Load 2 inches = One person on foot 3 inches = Group in single file 7.5 inches = One car (2 tons) […]