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2011 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 2011 Survey.

Best Attraction

Best Beach

Best Bay for Swimming

Best Fishing Spot

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

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

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

1st place Dome Island
Highliner Fishing

2nd place
The Lake!

2nd place
Shepard Park Beach

2nd place

2nd place
Bolton Landing


Best Hiking Trail

Best View of Lake George

Best Cruise Boat

Best Place to Picnic

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

1st place
Prospect Mountain

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

1st place
Lake George Islands

2nd place
Buck Mountain

2nd place
Holiday Inn

2nd place
Shepards Park


Best Museum

Best Mini-Golf

Best Golf Course

Best Snow Tubing

1st place
Fort William Henry

1st place
Around The World

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

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

2nd place
The House of Frankenstein

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
(3 years in a row!)

1st place
Americade

1st place
Hudson River Rafting

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

2nd place
Magic Forest

2nd place
None

2nd place Snug Harbor
Halls


Best Dancing Club/Bar

Best Live Music

Best Horseback Riding

Best Time to Visit

1st place
DJ's Nite Club

1st place
King Neptune's

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

1st place
Summer

2nd place
Duffy's

2nd place
Shepard Park

2nd place
Saddle Up Stables

2nd place
Fall


Best Boat Rental

Best Off The Beaten-Path

Best Free Attraction

Best Summer Camp

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

1st place
George's Restaurant

2nd place
Snug Harbor

2nd place
None

2nd place
Shepard Park

2nd place
None


Best Leaf Peeping

Best Off The Beaten-Path

Best Wedding Venue

1st place
Prospect Mountain

1st place
George's Restaurant

1st place
The Sagamore

2nd place
None

2nd place
None

2nd place
Georgian Resort


Shopping

Best Shopping Overall

Best Shopping for Clothing

Best Shopping for Gifts

Best Shopping for Souvenirs

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

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

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

1st place
Adirondack Winery

2nd place
Adirondack Winery

2nd place
Dress Barn

2nd place
Riley's T-Shirt Outlet


See Also:

Best Of Dining :: Best Of Lodging ::