Guide To Fun, Family-Friendly Staycations In Lake George

Staying close to home doesn't mean missing out on fun! Create your own "staycation" in the Lake George area by combining indoor and outdoor activities, delicious food, and day trips to nearby destinations. If you want to take your staycation to the next level, book a room and make a whole weekend of it! Below are some resources that may be helpful for planning your staycation, as well as some sample itineraries for your consideration. Have a great staycation in Lake George!

Cold Weather Staycations

48-Hour Snowy Itinerary

Explore a winter wonderland! Go skiing, snowshoeing, and enjoy fireside dining with the help of this sample itinerary.

48-Hour No Snow Itinerary

No snow? No problem! Go hiking, visit a local museum, and shop for unique books when you follow our snowless itinerary.

48-Hour Winter Itinerary

This 48-hour itinerary has everything you need for a fun weekend in Lake George, including shopping, dining, and outdoor fun.

10 Great Staycation Ideas

Staying in Lake George this winter? Discover 10 great staycation ideas for the region.

Empty Nesters Weekend Getaway

Enjoy a couples' weekend filled with outdoor adventures, scenic drives, craft beverage tastings, and so much more.

Family-Friendly Winter Weekend

Have fun with the whole family! Our kid-centric itinerary features indoor and outdoor fun, plus kid-friendly places to eat.

Stay The Night

Even if you live nearby, it can be fun to stay the night and turn your staycation into a "getaway." Click here to search for lodging properties.

Grab A Bite To Eat

Don't spend time cooking during your staycation, grab a bite to eat or order some food to-go from a local restaurant!

Go Snowshoeing

Take in the beauty of winter on snowshoes! There are lots of trails in the area, plus places to get rentals if you don't own your own.

Go Skiing

Downhill skiing and snowboarding are two of the quintessential winter sports in our region. Find out where to hit the slopes near Lake George.

Go Hiking

There are several area trails that make for great winter hikes, just make sure you're adequately prepared before heading out.

Find Indoor Fun

Make your own candles, visit a museum, go bowling, or enjoy another indoor activity - there truly is something for everyone!

three women cross-country skiing at garnet hill

Explore the Adirondacks

For even more fun, make the short drive further into the Adirondacks and enjoy an action-packed weekend.

saratoga performing arts center in winter

Visit Saratoga

Expand your staycation by heading south to Saratoga for a snowy winter getaway complete with fireside dining.

man snowshoeing at the pine bush preserve

Road Trip To The Albany Area

Plan a weekend in Albany with the help of this itinerary and discover all the fun that awaits just over an hour from Lake George.

Explore Other Regional Staycation Guides

two hikers signing in at a trailhead in the winter

The Adirondacks

While Lake George is technically inside of the Adirondack Park, there are lots of other places to explore within the blue line.

Glens Falls

Just south of Lake George is the Glens Falls Region which offers its own assortment of staycation ideas.

Saratoga

Saratoga is the perfect daytrip distance away from Lake George, but is also a great spot for a weekend getaway.

Albany

Expand your staycation radius by venturing south to Albany and the Capital Region where more excitement awaits.