2019 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 2019 Best Of voters!
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Lodging
Best On Lake George
WINNER: The Sagamore Resort
2nd: Takundewide Cottages
3rd: Fort William Henry Resort
4th: Twin Birches Cottages
5th: Surfside on the Lake
Best In Lake George Village
WINNER: Fort William Henry Resort
2nd: Surfside on the Lake
3rd: Courtyard Lake Gegorge
4th: Holiday Inn Resort
5th: Georgian Lakeside Resort
Best Campground
WINNER: Lake George Escape Family Camping Resort
2nd: Lake George RV Park
3rd: Moose Hillock Camping Resort
4th: Rogers Rock Campground
5th: Hearthstone Point Campground
Best Cabins & Cottages
WINNER: Lake George Escape Family Camping Resort
2nd: Takundewide Cottages
3rd: Twin Birches Cottages
4th: Trout House Village Resort
5th: Mt. Knoll Beach Cottages
Best Bed & Breakfast
WINNER: Boathouse Waterfront Lodging
2nd: Inn at Erlowest
3rd: Romeo & Giulietta's Hideaway
4th: The Lamplight Inn Bed & Breakfast
5th: Top of the World Golf Resort B&B
Best Budget-Friendly Lodging
WINNER: The Tiki Resort
2nd: Dunham's Bay Resort
3rd: Mohican Motel
4th: Super 8 - Lake George/Downtown
5th: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
Best Exceptional Amenities
WINNER: Lake George Escape Family Camping Resort
2nd: Takundewide Cottages
3rd: The Sagamore Resort
4th: Fort William Henry Resort
5th: Lake George RV Park
Best Winter Lodging
WINNER: Fort William Henry Resort
2nd: The Sagamore Resort
3rd: Six Flags Great Escape Lodge
4th: Holiday Inn Resort
5th: Trout House Village Resort
Things To Do
Best Cruise
WINNER: Lake George Steamboat Co.
2nd: Bolton Boat Tours
3rd: Lake George Waterfront Cruises
4th: The Morgan
5th: Love is on Lake George Cruises
Best Shopping
WINNER: The Factory Outlets of Lake George
2nd: Live Love Laugh
3rd: Riley's
4th: Adirondack Winery
5th: Indian Tepee Gift Shop
Best Beach
WINNER: Million Dollar Beach
2nd: Shepard Park Beach
3rd: Lake George Dog Beach
4th: Rogers Memorial Park Beach
5th: Veterans Memorial Park Beach
Best Mini Golf
WINNER: Around the World Miniature Golf
2nd: Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
3rd: Goony Golf
4th: Hillbilly Fun Park
5th: Lumberjack Pass Miniature Golf
Best Indoor Attraction
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: Fort William Henry Museum
3rd: The Fun Spot
4th: Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water Park
5th: House of Frankenstein Wax Museum
Best Outdoor Attraction
WINNER: Bolton Boat Tours
2nd: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
3rd: Lake George Bar Crawl
4th: Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
5th: Parasailing Adventures
Best Kid-Friendly Attraction
WINNER: Bolton Boat Tours
2nd: Six Flags Great Escape
3rd: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
4th: Fort William Henry Museum
5th: The Fun Spot
Best Horseback Riding
WINNER: Ruggiero's Public Horseback Riding at the Painted Pony Ranch
2nd: Bennett's Riding Stable
3rd: Saddle Up Stables
4th: Roaring Brook Ranch
5th: Ridin-Hy Ranch Resort
Best Attraction In Hadley & Lake Luzerne
WINNER: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
2nd: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
3rd: Tubby Tubes
4th: Wild Waters Outdoor Center
5th: Adirondack Tubing Adventures
Best Attraction In The Adirondacks, Exclusive Of Lake George
WINNER: Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
2nd: The Wild Center
3rd: Adirondack Experience
4th: Gore Mountain
5th: Ridin-Hy Ranch Resort
Best Annual Event
WINNER: Adirondack Independence Music Festival
2nd: Adirondack Wine & Food Festival
3rd: Adirondack Balloon Festival
4th: Americade
5th: 4th of July Fireworks
Food & Drink
Best Dining In Lake George & Diamond Point
WINNER: George's Restaurant (NOTE: Closed - Summer 2019)
2nd: The Log Jam
3rd: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
4th: Bistro LeRoux
5th: Mario's Restaurant
Best Dining In Bolton Landing
WINNER: The Algonquin
2nd: Tavern on the Lake - Blue Water Manor
3rd: Cate's Italian Garden
4th: Pumpernickel's
5th: Frederick's Restaurant
Best Breakfast
WINNER: Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House
2nd: The Silo
3rd: Bank Cafe
4th: Caffe Vero
5th: Prospect Mountain Diner
Best Pizza
WINNER: Capri Pizzeria & Restaurant
2nd: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
3rd: Pizza Jerks
4th: Cate's Italian Garden
5th: MezzaLuna's
Best Italian
WINNER: Mario's Restaurant
2nd: Mama Riso's Italian Restaurant
3rd: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
4th: Cate's Italian Garden
5th (TIE): La Bella Vita - The Sagamore and MezzaLuna's
Best Fine Dining
WINNER: The Log Jam
2nd: The Grist Mill
3rd: Bistro LeRoux
4th: La Bella Vita - The Sagamore
5th: The Ridge Terrace Restaurant
Best Ice Cream
WINNER: Martha's Dandee Creme
2nd: Nina's Sweet Shoppe
3rd: Ben & Jerry's
4th: Stewart's Shops
5th: A&W
Best Bar
WINNER: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
2nd: Duffy's Tavern
3rd: Lake George Beach Club
4th: The Garrison
5th: Tavern on the Lake - Blue Water Manor
Best Wine, Winery, Or Wine List
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: Chateau on the Lake
3rd: Bistro LeRoux
4th: Duffy's Wines & Liquors
5th: Inn at Erlowest Restaurant
Best Beer On Tap
WINNER: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
2nd: Bolton Landing Brewing Company
3rd: The Garrison Restaurant
4th: 163 Tap Room
5th: Lake George Beach Club
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