2018 Best Of Lake George Winners
From accommodations and restaurants to attractions and activities, these are the best places to stay, play, and dine in Lake George according to our 2018 Best Of voters!
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Lodging
Best On Lake George
1st: Takundewide Cottages
2nd: Silver Bay YMCA
3rd: Fort William Henry Resort
4th: The Inn at Erlowest
5th: The Sagamore
Best In Lake George Village
1st: Fort William Henry Resort (2 years in a row!)
2nd: The Heritage of Lake George
3rd: Courtyard Lake George
4th: Marine Village Resort
5th: Holiday Inn Resort
Best Campgrounds
1st: Lake George Escape Family Camping Resort (4 years in a row!)
2nd: Lake George RV Park
3rd: Moose Hillock Camping Resort
4th: Roger's Rock Campground
5th: Hearthstone Point
Best Cabins & Cottages
1st: Takundewide Cottages
2nd: Lake George Escape Family Camping Resort
3rd: Silver Bay YMCA
4th: Twin Birches Cottages
5th: Lake George Bear's Den
Best Bed & Breakfast
1st: The Inn at Erlowest
2nd: Boathouse Waterfront Lodging
3rd: Romeo & Giulietta's Hideaway
4th: The Inn of Lake George
5th (tie): Top of the World Golf Resort B&B and The Lamplight Inn
Best Budget-Friendly Lodging
1st: Dunham's Bay Resort
2nd: The Lake George Inn
3rd: Lake Haven Motel
4th: The Tiki Resort
5th: Adirondack Diamond Point Lodge
Best Exceptional Amenities
1st: Lake George Escape Family Camping Resort (2 years in a row!)
2nd: Silver Bay YMCA
3rd: The Sagamore
4th: Twin Birches Cottages
5th: Fort William Henry Resort
Best Winter Lodging
1st: Fort William Henry Resort
2nd: The Sagamore
3rd: The Inn at Erlowest
4th: Holiday Inn Resort
5th: Six Flags Great Escape Lodge
Things To Do
Best Cruise
1st: Minne-Ha-Ha (Lake George Steamboat Co.) (10 years in a row!)
2nd: Bolton Boat Tours
3rd: Lac du Saint Sacrement (Lake George Steamboat Co.)
4th: Mohican (Lake George Steamboat Co.)
5th: Adirondac (Lake George Waterfront Cruises)
Best Shopping
1st: Local
2nd: The Outlets at Lake George
3rd: Live Love Laugh
4th: Adirondack Outlet Mall
5th (tie): Happy Jack's and Adirondack Winery
Best Beach
1st: Million Dollar Beach (10 years in a row!)
2nd: Shepard Park Beach
3rd: Lake George Dog Beach
4th: Rogers Memorial Park Beach
5th: Veterans Memorial Park Beach
Best Mini Golf
1st: Around the World Golf Course (4 years in a row!)
2nd: Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
3rd: Goony Golf
4th: Hillbilly Fun Park
5th: Lumberjack Pass Miniature Golf
Best Indoor Attraction
1st: Adirondack Winery (2 years in a row!)
2nd: Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park
3rd: Fort William Henry Museum
4th: Lake George Lanes & Games
5th: House of Frankenstein Wax Museum
Best Outdoor Attraction
1st: Bolton Boat Tours
2nd: Adirondack Extreme
3rd: Lake George Steamboat Company
4th: Lake George Kayak Co.
5th: Six Flags Great Escape
Best Kid-Friendly Attraction
1st: Six Flags Great Escape
2nd: Magic Forest
3rd: Adirondack Extreme
4th: Water Slide World
5th: Fort William Henry Museum
Best Horseback Riding
1st: Bennett's Riding Stable
2nd: Saddle Up Stables
3rd: Ridin-Hy Ranch Resort
4th: Roaring Brook Ranch
5th: Wild West Ranch
Best Attraction In Hadley & Lake Luzerne
1st: Tubby Tubes
2nd: Adirondack Adventure Center - ADK Tubing Adventures
3rd: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
4th: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
5th: Wild Waters Outdoor Center
Best Attraction In The Adirondacks, Exclusive Of Lake George
1st: Natural Stone Bridge & Caves (2 years in a row!)
2nd: Gore Mountain
3rd: Saratoga-North Creek Railroad
4th: Wild Waters Outdoor Center
5th: Ridin-Hy Ranch
Best Annual Event
1st: Adirondack Balloon Festival
2nd: 4th of July Fireworks
3rd: Adirondack Nationals Car Show
4th: Adirondack Wine & Food Festival
5th: Lake George Winter Carnival
Food & Drink
Best Dining In Lake George & Diamond Point
1st: George's Restaurant (2 years in a row!)
2nd: The Log Jam
3rd: Tavern on the Lake at Blue Water Manor
4th: The Inn at Erlowest
5th (tie): The Barnsider and Adirondack Pub & Brewery
Best Dining In Bolton Landing
1st: The Algonquin
2nd: The Huddle Kitchen & Bar
3rd: Tavern on the Lake at Blue Water Manor
4th: Cate's Italian Garden
5th: Frederick's Restaurant
Best Breakfast
1st: Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House (6 years in a row!)
2nd: The Silo
3rd: Caffe Vero
4th: Bolton Beans
5th: Bank Cafe
Best Pizza
1st: Capri Pizzeria & Restaurant (2 years in a row!)
2nd: Pizza Jerks
3rd: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
4th: Cate's Italian Garden
5th: Number One Pizza
Best Italian
1st: Mario's Restaurant (2 years in a row!)
2nd: Cate's Italian Garden
3rd: Mama Riso's Italian Restaurant
4th: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
5th: Brunetto's
Best Fine Dining
1st: The Log Jam
2nd: Bistro LeRoux
3rd: The Inn at Erlowest
4th: Ridge Terrace Restaurant
5th: Chateau on the Lake
Best Ice Cream
1st: Martha's Dandee Creme (10 years in a row!)
2nd: Nina's Sweet Shoppe
3rd: Ben & Jerry's
4th: Stewart's Shops
5th (tie): A&W and The Wind-Chill Factory
Best Bar
1st: Adirondack Pub & Brewery (2 years in a row!)
2nd: King Neptune's Pub
3rd: Lake George Beach Club
4th: Duffy's Tavern
5th (tie): The Huddle Kitchen & Bar and The Garrison
Best Wine, Winery, Or Wine List
1st: Adirondack Winery (9 years in a row!)
2nd: The Inn at Erlowest
3rd: Duffy's Wines & Liquors
4th: Bistro LeRoux
5th: Chateau on the Lake
Best Beer On Tap
1st: Adirondack Pub & Brewery (10 years in a row!)
2nd: King Neptune's Pub
3rd: The Garrison
4th: 163 Tap Room
5th: The Huddle Kitchen & Bar
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