2025 Best Of Lake George Winners
Thousands of voters in our 2025 Best of Lake George survey have spoken! Below you'll find the top accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and activities in the Lake George area—chosen by locals and visitors alike. A big thank-you to everyone who participated and helped celebrate the very best of Lake George this year.
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Lodging
Best On Lake George
WINNER: The Stone Gate Resort
2nd: Fort William Henry Resort
3rd: Lake Crest Inn
4th: O'Sullivan's On The Lake Motel
5th: The Sagamore Resort
Best In Lake George Village
WINNER: Fort William Henry Resort
2nd: O'Sullivan's On The Lake Motel
3rd: Holiday Inn Resort
4th: Courtyard Lake George
5th: Scotty's Lakeside Resort
Best Campground
WINNER: Whippoorwill Motel & Campsites
2nd: Hearthstone Point
3rd: Lake George Battlefield State Park
4th: Lake George Campsites
5th: Lake George Escape
Best Cabins & Cottages
WINNER: Lincoln Log Colony
2nd: Whippoorwill Motel & Campsites
3rd: The Stone Gate Resort
4th: Northern Acres
5th: O'Sullivan's On The Lake Motel
Best Bed & Breakfast
WINNER: Rockwell Falls Inn
2nd: The Erlowest
3rd: Inn of Lake George
4th: Top of the World Golf Resort B&B
5th: Cornerstone Victorian Bed & Breakfast
Best Budget-Friendly Lodging
WINNER: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
2nd: Whippoorwill Motel & Campsites
3rd: O'Sullivan's On The Lake Motel
4th: Studio Motel
5th: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lake George
Best Winter Lodging
WINNER: Fort William Henry Resort
2nd: The Erlowest
3rd: Courtyard Lake George
4th: The Sagamore Resort
5th: Holiday Inn Resort
Best Vacation Rental Agency
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: Adirondack "By Owner"
3rd: Davies-Davies & Associates Real Estate, LLC.
4th: ADK Lakefront Property Management
5th: Lake George Vacay
Things To Do
Best Indoor Attraction
WINNER: Escape LG
2nd: The Creative Jam
3rd: Fort William Henry Museum
4th: House of Frankenstein Wax Museum
5th: Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water Park
Best Outdoor Attraction
WINNER: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
2nd: Fort William Henry Museum
3rd: Six Flags Great Escape
4th (TIE): Around the World Miniature Golf
4th (TIE): Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
4th (TIE): Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
Best Kid Friendly Attraction
WINNER: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
2nd: Six Flags Great Escape
3rd: Fort William Henry Museum
4th: Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water Park
5th: The Fun Spot
Best Cruise or Boat Tour
WINNER: Daleys Adventure Boat Tours
2nd: True North Boat Tours
3rd: ADK Boat Tours
4th: Lake George Steamboat Company
5th: Adventure Boat Tours & Watersports
Best Annual Event
WINNER: Adirondack Wine & Food Festival
2nd: 4th of July Fireworks
3rd: Adirondack Nationals Car Show
4th: Adirondack Balloon Festival
5th (TIE): Americade
5th (TIE):
Lake George Winter Carnival
Best Beach
WINNER: Million Dollar Beach
2nd: Lake George Dog Beach
3rd: Rogers Memorial Park Beach
4th: Veteran's Memorial Park Beach
5th: Shepard Park Beach
Best Mini Golf
WINNER: Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
2nd: Around the World Miniature Golf
3rd: Goony Golf
4th: Lumberjack Pass Miniature Golf
5th:
Hillbilly Fun Park
Best Shopping
WINNER: Curated Phases
2nd: Love is on Lake George
3rd: The Factory Outlets of Lake George
4th: Adirondack Winery
5th: Riley's
Best Horseback Riding
WINNER: Circle B Ranch
2nd: Mountain View Rocking B Ranch
3rd: Saddle Up Stables
4th: Ridin-Hy Ranch Resort
5th: Ruggiero's Public Horseback Riding at the Painted Pony Ranch
Best Attraction In Hadley & Lake Luzerne
WINNER: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
2nd: Tubby Tubes River Co.
3rd: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
4th: Adirondack Folk School
5th: Bend of the River Golf Club
Best Attraction In The Adirondacks, North Of Lake George
WINNER: Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
2nd: Ausable Chasm
3rd: Fort Ticonderoga
4th: The Wild Center
5th: Revolution Rail Co.
Food & Drink
Best Dining In Lake George & Diamond Point
WINNER: The Log Jam
2nd: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
3rd: Mario's Restaurant
4th: Caldwell House Restaurant
5th: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
Best Dining In Bolton Landing
WINNER: The Algonquin Restaurant
2nd: The Gem
3rd: Cate's Italian Garden
4th: Tavern on the Lake - Blue Water Manor
5th: Frederick's Restaurant
Best Breakfast
WINNER: The Silo
2nd: Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House
3rd: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
4th: The Breakfast Spot
5th: Flapjack Pete's
Best Pizza
WINNER: Capri Pizzeria & Restaurant
2nd: Number One Pizza & Restaurant
3rd: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
4th: Slice Pizzeria
5th: Pizza Jerks
Best Italian Cuisine
WINNER: Mario's Restaurant
2nd: Mama Riso's Italian Restaurant
3rd: Cate's Italian Garden
4th: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
5th: Saluti
Best Fine Dining
WINNER: The Log Jam
2nd (TIE): Bistro LeRoux
2nd (TIE): Caldwell House Restaurant
2nd (TIE): The Ridge Terrace Restaurant
5th: Mario's Restaurant
Best Winery, Brewery, or Distillery
WINNER: Ledge Rock Hill Winery & Vineyard
2nd: Adirondack Winery
3rd: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
4th: Bolton Landing Brewing Company
5th: Lake George Distilling Company
Best Bar
WINNER: Duffy's Tavern
2nd: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
3rd: The Gem
4th (TIE): 163 Taproom
4th (TIE): Lake George Beach Club
Best Ice Cream
WINNER: Martha's Dandee Creme
2nd: Stewart's Shops
3rd: The Candy Apple
4th (TIE): Ben & Jerry's
4th (TIE): Nina's Sweet Shoppe
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