2026 LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Winners: Best Lodging, Dining & Fun
The "Queen of American Lakes" has spoken! After thousands of votes from lifelong locals and first-time visitors alike, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards.
From the best cabins & cottages to the best boat tours and family-friendly attractions, these winners represent the gold standard of hospitality in the Adirondacks.
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Lodging Categories
Best Bed & Breakfast, Inn, or Boutique Hotels
WINNER: Rockwell Falls Inn & Wine Bar
2nd: Boathouse Waterfront Lodging
3rd: The Erlowest
4th: Romeo & Giulietta's Hideaway Inn
5th: The Inn of Lake George
Best Budget-Friendly Lodging
WINNER: Adirondack Retreat Inn & Suites
2nd: Northern Acres
3rd: McEnaney's Lincoln Log Colony
4th: Whippoorwill Motel and Campsites
5th: Admiral Motel
Best Cabins & Cottages
WINNER: Northern Acres
2nd: McEnaney's Lincoln Log Colony
3rd: The Stone Gate Resort
4th (TIE): Lake George RV Park
4th (TIE): O'Sullivan's Motel
Best Campground
WINNER: Whippoorwill Motel and Campsites
2nd: Lake George RV Park
3rd: Lake George Riverview Campground
4th: Lake George Camping Village
5th: Lake George Campsites
Best Family Friendly Lodging (NEW!)
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: McEnaney's Lincoln Log Colony
3rd: Fort William Henry Hotel
4th: The Stone Gate Resort
5th: Lake George RV Park
Best Lake George Lakefront Lodging
WINNER: Fort William Henry Hotel
2nd: Sagamore Resort
3rd: The Stone Gate Resort
4th: The Lodges at Cresthaven
5th: Silver Bay YMCA
Best Lodging for Large Groups (NEW!)
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: Fort William Henry Hotel
3rd: McEnaney's Lincoln Log Colony
4th: The Stone Gate Resort
5th: Silver Bay YMCA - Conference and Family Retreat Center
Best Lodging In Bolton Landing
WINNER: Sagamore Resort
2nd: Boathouse Waterfront Lodging
3rd: Blue Water Manor
4th: Candlelight Cottages
5th: Red Gate Cottages
Best Lodging In Lake George Village
WINNER: Adirondack Retreat Inn & Suites
2nd: Fort William Henry Hotel
3rd: O'Sullivan's Motel
4th: Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area
5th: Lake George Beach Cottages
Best Lodging With A Private Beach (NEW!)
WINNER: The Stone Gate Resort
2nd: Sagamore Resort
3rd: The Lodges at Cresthaven
4th: O'Sullivan's Motel
5th: Silver Bay YMCA
Best Luxury Lodging (NEW!)
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: Sagamore Resort
3rd: The Lodges at Cresthaven
4th: Boathouse Waterfront Lodging
5th: Trout House Village Resort
Best Mid-Range Lodging (NEW!)
WINNER: Fort William Henry Hotel
2nd: Whippoorwill Motel and Campsites
3rd: O'Sullivan's Motel
4th: The Lodges at Cresthaven
5th: Silver Bay YMCA
Best Pet Friendly Lodging (NEW!)
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: Lake George RV Park
3rd: O'Sullivan's Motel
4th: Northern Acres
5th: Lake George Campsites
Best Vacation Rental Agency
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: Davies-Davies & Associates
3rd: Luxury Lake George, LLC
4th: Lake George Vacay
5th: Vacasa
Best Winter Lodging
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: Fort William Henry Hotel
3rd: Rockwell Falls Inn & Wine Bar
4th: Sagamore Resort
5th: Courtyard Marriott
Lodging With The Best Amenities (NEW!)
WINNER: Northern Living NY
2nd: Fort William Henry Hotel
3rd: Sagamore Resort
4th: Lake George RV Park
5th: The Lodges at Cresthaven
Food & Drink Categories
Best Bakeries & Sweet Treats (NEW!)
WINNER: Lake George Baking Company
2nd: The Silo
3rd: Bean's Country Store
4th: Rachael's Bread
5th: Bear's Cup Bakehouse
Best Breakfast (NEW!)
WINNER: The Silo
2nd: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
3rd: Lone Bull
4th: The Breakfast Spot Club
5th (TIE): Madeline 1982 Bakery and Restaurant
5th (TIE): Ambrosia Diner
Best Brunch (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: The Silo
3rd: Algonquin Restaurant
4th: Lac du Saint Sacrement Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise
5th: Caffe Vero
Best Coffee Spot (NEW!)
WINNER: Caffe Vero
2nd: Bear's Cup Bakehouse
3rd: Cool Beans
4th: King's Coffee
5th: Biscotti Brothers Cafe
Best Craft Cocktails / Drinks List (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd (TIE): The Boathouse Restaurant
2nd (TIE): 163 Taproom
2nd (TIE): The Log Jam Restaurant
5th: Lake George Beach Club
Best Dining In Bolton Landing
WINNER: Algonquin Restaurant
2nd: Tavern on the Lake at Blue Water Manor
3rd: La Bella Vita - The Sagamore Resort
4th: Frederick's Restaurant & Lounge
5th: Cate’s Italian Garden
Best Dining In Lake George & Diamond Point
WINNER: The Log Jam Restaurant
2nd: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
3rd (TIE): The Boathouse Restaurant
3rd (TIE): Caldwell House Restaurant
5th: Mario's Restaurant
Best Dining Open Year Round (NEW!)
WINNER: The Log Jam Restaurant
2nd: The Caldwell House
3rd: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
4th: 163 Taproom
5th (TIE): Mario's Restaurant
5th (TIE): The Heidelberg Inn
Best Gluten-Free Dining (NEW!)
WINNER: The Log Jam Restaurant
2nd: The Boathouse Restaurant
3rd: Algonquin Restaurant
4th: O'Toole's Restaurant
5th: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
Best Ice Cream
WINNER: Martha's Dandee Creme
2nd: Stewart's Shops
3rd: Candy Apple
4th: Sprinkles
5th: Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor
Best Lakefront Dining (NEW!)
WINNER: Tavern on the Lake at Blue Water Manor
2nd: The Boathouse Restaurant
3rd: Algonquin Restaurant
4th: Lake George Beach Club
5th (TIE): The Docksider Restaurant
5th (TIE): Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
Best Mocktails (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: The Log Jam Restaurant
3rd: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
4th: The Boathouse Restaurant
5th: Lake George Beach Club
Best Nightlife (NEW!)
WINNER: Lake George Beach Club
2nd: Duffy's Tavern
3rd: 163 Taproom
4th: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
5th: Christie's on the Lake
Best Patio Dining (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: The Algonquin
3rd: Tavern on the Lake at Blue Water Manor
4th (TIE): Lake George Beach Club
4th (TIE): The Boathouse Restaurant
Best Pizza
WINNER: Capri Pizzeria
2nd: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
3rd: Pizza Jerks
4th: Canepa's Pizza Shop
5th: The Harvest Restaurant
Best Places For After A Boat Day (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: Tavern on the Lake at Blue Water Manor
3rd: Algonquin Restaurant
4th: Lake George Beach Club
5th (TIE): The Lagoon
5th (TIE): The Boathouse Restaurant
Best Places to Eat with Kids (NEW!)
WINNER: Moose Tooth Grill
2nd: The Log Jam Restaurant
3rd: The Boathouse Restaurant
4th: Lake George Beach Club
5th: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
Best Restaurant for Date Night (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: The Log Jam Restaurant
3rd (TIE): The Boathouse Restaurant
3rd (TIE): Caldwell House Restaurant
5th: Bistro LeRoux
Best Restaurant or Bar w/ Live Music (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Winery
2nd: Lake George Beach Club
3rd: Duffy's Tavern
4th: The Boathouse Restaurant
5th: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
Best Spot For Group Dining (NEW!)
WINNER: The Log Jam Restaurant
2nd: The Boathouse Restaurant
3rd: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
4th: Barnsider
5th: The Garrison
Best Vegan Dining (NEW!)
WINNER: The Boathouse Restaurant
2nd: Kelly's Roots Cafe & Marketplace
3rd: Biscotti Brothers Cafe
4th: Kitch a Vibe
5th: Spargel on 9
Best Winery, Brewery, or Distillery
WINNER: Ledge Rock Hill Winery
2nd: Adirondack Winery
3rd: Adirondack Pub & Brewery
4th: Common Roots Brewing Company
5th: Bolton Landing Brewing Company
Things to Do Categories
Best Annual Event
WINNER: Adirondack Wine & Food Festival
2nd (TIE): The Sembrich's Annual Summer Festival
2nd (TIE): Lake George Winter Carnival
4th: Adirondack Balloon Festival
5th: Adirondack Nationals Car Show
Best Cruise or Boat Tour
WINNER: Daleys Adventure Boat Tours
2nd: Lake George Steamboat Company
3rd: Original Tiki Tours
4th: True North Boat Tours
5th: Lake George Waterfront Cruises
Best Family Friendly Things To Do (NEW!)
WINNER: The Creative Jam
2nd: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
3rd: Circle B Ranch
4th: Escape LG
5th: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
Best Gift/Souvenir Shops (NEW!)
WINNER: Phases
2nd: Adirondack Winery
3rd: Indian Tepee Gift Shop
4th: The Silo
5th: Happy Jacks
Best Group Activities (NEW!)
WINNER: The Creative Jam
2nd: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
3rd: Escape LG
4th: Circle B Ranch
5th: Adirondack Winery
Best Historic Attraction (NEW!)
WINNER: Fort William Henry Museum
2nd: Fort Ticonderoga
3rd: The Sembrich
4th: Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
5th: Lake George Steamboat Company
Best Indoor/Rainy Day Things To Do
WINNER: The Creative Jam
2nd: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
3rd: Escape LG
4th: Adirondack Winery
5th: Fort William Henry Museum
Best Lake George Beach
WINNER: Million Dollar Beach
2nd: Shepard Park Beach
3rd: Veteran’s Memorial Park
4th: Lake George Dog Beach
5th: Roger’s Memorial Beach
Best Off-Water Adventure (NEW!)
WINNER: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
2nd: Circle B Ranch
3rd: Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
4th: Revolution Rail
5th: Painted Pony Rodeo
Best Thing To Do In Bolton Landing
WINNER: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
2nd (TIE): Up Yonda Farm
2nd (TIE): The Sembrich
4th: Indian Tepee Gift Shop
5th (TIE): Bolton Free Library
5th (TIE): Happy Jacks
Best Thing To Do On The Lake (NEW!)
WINNER: Original Tiki Tours
2nd: Freedom Boat Club at Queen Boat Co. Marina
3rd: ADK Boat Tours
4th: Parasailing Adventures
5th: Lake George Kayak Co.
Best Things To Do In Hadley & Lake Luzerne
WINNER: Sacandaga Outdoor Center
2nd: Painted Pony Rodeo
3rd: Tubby Tubes River Co.
4th: Revolution Rail Co. Hadley
5th: Adirondack Adventure Center
Best Things To Do In The Adirondacks, North Of Lake George
WINNER: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
2nd: Circle B Ranch
3rd: Ausable Chasm
4th: Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
5th: The Wild Center
Best Things To Do Open Year Round (NEW!)
WINNER: The Creative Jam
2nd: Adirondack Winery
3rd: Circle B Ranch
4th: The Hyde Collection
5th: The Fun Spot
Best Winter Thing To Do (NEW!)
WINNER: The Creative Jam
2nd: Adirondack Winery
3rd: Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge at the Sagamore
4th: Sleigh Rides At Circle B Ranch
5th: Fire & Ice Bar at Fort William Henry Hotel
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