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2012 Best Of Lake George - Things To Do

From fishing and swimming to major annual events, see what locals and visitors enjoy the most about Lake George! These activites have won top spot in the this year's Lake George Best-Of 2012 Survey.

Best Attraction

Best Beach

Best Bay for Swimming

Best Fishing Spot

1st place
The Great Escape
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Million Dollar Beach
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Sandy Bay
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Dome Island

2nd place
The Lake!

2nd place
Shepard Park Beach

2nd place
Log Bay

2nd place
"Anywhere on the Lake!"


Best Hiking Trail

Best View of Lake George

Best Cruise Boat

Best Place to Picnic

1st place
Prospect Mountain
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Prospect Mountain

1st place
Minne-Ha-Ha (Lake George Steamboat Co.)
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Lake George Islands
(2 years in a row!)

2nd place
Buck Mountain

2nd place
Top of the World

2nd place
Shepard's Park


Best Museum

Best Mini-Golf

Best Golf Course

Best Snow Tubing

1st place
Fort William Henry
(2 years in a row)

1st place
Around The World
(2 years in a row)

1st place
Sagamore
(2 years in a row!)

1st place
West Mountain
(4 years in a row!)

2nd place
The Hyde

2nd place
Pirate's Cove

2nd place
Top of the World

2nd place
Tubby Tubes


Best Place for Kids

Best Annual Event

Best Whitewater Rafting

Best Marina

1st place
The Great Escape
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Americade
(2 years in a row!)

1st place
Hudson River Rafting

1st place
Tie: Chic's(3 years in a row!) & Boats by George

2nd place
Magic Forest

2nd place
Tie:North Creek Rafting Company and Tubby Tubes


Best Dancing Club/Bar

Best Live Music

Best Horseback Riding

Best Time to Visit

1st place
Duffy's Tavern

1st place
King Neptune's
(2 years in a row)

1st place
Bennett's Riding Stables
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Summer

2nd place
DJ's Nite Club

2nd place
Shepard Park

2nd place
Wild Wild West

2nd place
Fall


Best Boat Rental

Best Off The Beaten-Path

Best Free Attraction

Best Summer Camp

1st place
Chic's
(3 years in a row!)

1st place
So many unique entries, nothing was listed twice!

2nd place
None

2nd place
The Lake itself!

2nd place
Camp Walden


Best Leaf Peeping

Best on your Bucket List

Best Wedding Venue

1st place
Prospect Mountain

1st place
Parasailing

1st place
The Sagamore

(2 years in a row)


Shopping

Best Shopping Overall

Best Shopping for Clothing

Best Shopping for Gifts

Best Shopping for Souvenirs

1st place
Factory Outlets of Lake George
(4 years in a row! )

1st place
Factory Outlets of Lake George
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Adirondack Winery
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Riley's T-Shirt Outlet

2nd place
Aviation Mall

2nd place
Aviation Mall

2nd place
Sutton's

2nd place
Adirondack Winery


See Also:

Best Of Dining :: Best Of Lodging ::