Lake George Named One of the 10 Most Amazing Lakes in the U.S. by USA Today
Lake George has once again earned national recognition - this time as one of the 10 most amazing lakes in the United States for vacation spots, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025.
Each year, USA Today invites readers to vote on their favorite travel destinations across the country, and this year Lake George earned a top-10 spot in the “Best Lake for Waterside Vacations” category - #3, to be exact!
The competition featured lakes from coast to coast, and voters recognized Lake George for its mix of outdoor adventures, architectural wonders, lake cruises, parasailing, and beaches.
Here's the full list:
- Big Bear Lake (California)
- Elkhart Lake (Wisconsin)
- Lake George (New York)
- Marion Lake (Minnesota)
- Lake Michigan (Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Wisconsin)
- Lake Erie (New York/Ohio/Pennsylvania)
- Lake Superior (Michigan/Minnesota/Wisconsin)
- Lake Cumberland (Kentucky)
- Lake Champlain (New York/Vermont)
- Lake Havasu (Arizona/California)
Lake George comes in at about 32 miles long, and it's on the list with larger, Great Lakes, and it beat out other popular lake vacation destinations like Lake Tahoe (California/Nevada).
Why would you say Lake George is one of the best lake destinations for a vacation?
Sources:
- USA Today: Find your next vacation spot at one of these 10 amazing lakes in the US
