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2013 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 2013 Survey.

Best Attraction

Best Beach

Best Bay for Swimming

Best Fishing Spot

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

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

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

1st place
"Anywhere on the Lake!"

2nd place
Shepard Park Beach
(2 years in a row!)

2nd place
Log Bay
(2 years in a row!)

2nd place
Dome Island


Best Hiking Trail

Best View of Lake George

Best Cruise Boat

Best Place to Picnic

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

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

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

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

2nd place
Buck Mountain
(2 years in a row!)

2nd place
Shepard's Park


Best Museum

Best Mini-Golf

Best Golf Course

Best Snow Tubing

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

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

1st place
Top of the World

1st place
Tubby Tubes

2nd place
House of Frankenstein

2nd place
Pirate's Cove
(2 years in a row!)

2nd place
Sagamore

2nd place
West Mountain


Best Place for Kids

Best Annual Event

Best Whitewater Rafting

Best Marina

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

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

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

2nd place
Magic Forest

2nd place
Winter Carnival

2nd place
Whitewater Challengers

2nd place
Castaway


Best Dancing Club/Bar

Best Live Music

Best Horseback Riding

Best Time to Visit

1st place
King Neptune's

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

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

1st place
Summer

2nd place
DJ's Nite Club

2nd place
Duffy's

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
(4 years in a row!)

1st place
Shephard's Park

2nd place
Yankee Boating Center
(2 years in a row!)

2nd place
The Lake itself!

2nd place
None


Best Leaf Peeping

Best on your Bucket List

Best Wedding Venue

1st place
Prospect Mountain

1st place
Parasailing

1st place
The Sagamore
(3 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
(5 years in a row! )

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

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

1st place
Riley's T-Shirt Outlet
(2 years in a row!)

2nd place
Tie: Aviation Mall & Adirondack Winery

2nd place
Aviation Mall
(2 years in a row! )

2nd place
Riley's T-Shirt Outlet

2nd place
Adirondack Winery
(2 years in a row!)


See Also:

Best Of Dining :: Best Of Lodging ::