A 48-Hour Itinerary for a Lake George Winter Weekend
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Friday Night: Check Into One of the Area's Top Hotels & Look Forward to a Pleasurable Stay
Set up home base for your weekend getaway at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, just outside of Lake George. Our itinerary takes you through Lake George, Queensbury, Glens Falls, and Fort Ann, and this is a perfect central spot.
This highly rated, historic-yet-modern hotel will take great care of you, from the hospitality of the skilled staff getting you settled in, to the cleanliness and near-tranquility of their elegant rooms.
Saturday Morning: Head to West Mountain for Prime Downhill Skiing
West Mountain, located less than 15 minutes away from the hotel in Queensbury, offers outdoor fun all year, but since you're visiting in winter, you'll get to enjoy the primary activity they're known for: skiing.
Their enhanced snowmaking capabilities will ensure you have a snow-riffic time as long as it's cold enough. If you're coming with kids, they'll love the snow tubing option!
Alternative Morning Plan: A Winter Stroll on Easy Hiking Trails in the Area
For those traveling to Lake George who are not keen on skiing, but perhaps would like to get outdoors to experience the natural beauty of the area (and get the heart rate up!), here's another idea: a winter walk at an area park, preserve, or hiking trail.
Gurney Lane Recreation Area in Queensbury, pictured above, offers a mix of hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing trails. Rush Pond Trail is another great winter option, located near Gurney Lane. This trail is 2.6 miles and also welcomes hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.
Saturday Afternoon: Get Brunch or Lunch & Check Out a Quaint Gift Shop at The Silo
You can't miss the Silo Restaurant & Gift Shop while driving along on Aviation Road in Queensbury - you'll see the silo and barn! This inviting establishment with Adirondack vibes has a restaurant that serves up hearty sandwiches on gourmet baked bread with house-made potato chips; they also serve incredible breakfast items too.
Make sure to pop into their gift shop before you leave. You can browse three floors of local, handmade gifts, so grab a little something for someone back home.
Saturday Late Afternoon: Make Your Way to the Outlets for a Shopping Trip
No trip to Lake George is complete without a visit to the Outlets, which are open year-round. Most folks simply refer to them as "the Outlets" but they technically contain four separate shopping centers: Adirondack Outlet Mall, French Mountain Commons, Log Jam Outlet Center, and The Outlets at Lake George East and West.
All in all, you're looking at dozens of stores with reputable brands like Timberland, Coach, Carters, J. Crew, Guess, Levi's, and Vera Bradley.
Saturday Night: Treat Yourself to Exquisite Dining at Morgan & Company
Morgan & Co. in nearby Glens Falls is one of the top fine dining restaurants in the region. One patron said, "Hands down one of my favorites restaurants in the area. The atmosphere is immaculate, the food and drink are always incredible, and the staff consistently makes sure everything is just right."
Experience a Winter Wonderland at the New Lights at the Lake
Lights at the Lake is a completely free, walk-through holiday lights attraction at Charles R. Wood Park. There's also a free skating rink close by on Beach Road - just bring your skates, or rent them for $5!
Whether there's snow on the ground or not, this a great way to take in the wonder of the Lake George region in the winter. Make sure to take pics of the lake - which might be frozen over!
Sunday Morning: Take Advantage of Breakfast or Brunch at Park 26
Why would you not take advantage of the unbelievable breakfast or brunch offered by Park 26, one of The Queensbury Hotel's on-site restaurants?
They're open from 7am to 11am on Sundays and you can choose from options like biscuits and gravy, a breakfast burrito, a two-egg or three-egg omelette, eggs Benedict, French toast, or buttermilk pancakes.
Sunday Afternoon: Embark on the Ultimate Shopping Trip to Walker's
Reserve Sunday afternoon for a trip to Walker's Farm, Home & Tack in Fort Ann, just under 20 minutes from The Queensbury Hotel. You'll take a scenic drive through Washington County on Route 4 to this all-inclusive store that has a strong focus on Western apparel and farm/pet supplies, but offers so much more.
Think birdhouses and bird feeders, a massive selection of Carhatt clothes, more boots than you may have seen in one place, tons of toys for kids including the biggest selection of Breyer horses in the area, and more.
Sunday Late Afternoon: A Beer & a Bite at Battle Hill Brewing
Two minutes up Route 4 from Walker's is Battle Hill Brewing Company, where we suggest you stop for a late lunch and perhaps a local beer before your weekend comes to an end.
This brewery brags an impressive five star rating from Google reviews, which if you browse you'll see people rave about the food just as much as the beer: "The food we ordered was absolutely delicious! It as great to see meaty and well-sauced chicken wings. And the burger (Cannon Fodder) I have never had anything quite like it before."
Enjoy your visit, and happy travels!
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