Amusement parks and attractions around Lake George cover everything from roller coasters and waterslides to treetop ziplines and indoor go-kart tracks. Some are full-day destinations, while others fit easily into an afternoon or evening between trips to the lake.
Attractions in the area include:
- Theme parks with coasters, family rides, and a waterpark
- Classic amusement rides and dinosaur-themed trails
- Treetop adventure courses and ziplines
- Go-karts, arcades, and family fun centers, both indoor and outdoor
Theme Parks and Classic Rides
Just south of Lake George in Queensbury, Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor is a full-size theme park with more than 100 rides and attractions. Highlights include:
- The Comet, a historic wooden coaster
- The Bobcat, the park's newest family coaster
- Adirondack Outlaw and other thrill rides
- Hurricane Harbor waterpark, included with admission when open
The park operates from May through October, and Fright Fest brings Halloween events in the fall.
For a smaller-scale day, Lake George Expedition Park, a short drive south of the village, combines two attractions. Dino Roar Valley places life-sized dinosaurs along a half-mile nature trail, with fossil digs and a dinosaur nest to climb into.
The Forest has been entertaining families since 1963 with rides like a train, the Paratrooper, the Tilt-A-Whirl, and a Ferris wheel. Both attractions are open from late May through Labor Day weekend.
Treetop Adventure Parks and Ziplines
Aerial adventure courses offer a different kind of thrill, high in the forest canopy.
In Lake Luzerne, Adirondack Adventure Center runs two-hour treetop adventures with zip lines, pogo posts, and suspended obstacles. Brave visitors can try the 63-foot Quickjump XL freefall.
North of the lake in Bolton Landing, Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course spreads more than 2 miles of tree-to-tree adventure across its property. Options include:
- Six progressively challenging courses with more than 140 obstacles and 15 ziplines, for ages 9 and up
- Four kids courses for ages 6 and up, where parents can climb alongside kids
- A zipline-only tour
Find more ziplining, parasailing, and adventure activities in the area.
Go-Karts and Family Fun Centers
Family fun centers pack several activities into one stop. In Queensbury, The Fun Spot combines a go-kart track and mining-themed mini golf with indoor laser tag, roller skating, a ninja course, and an arcade.
Inside Queensbury's Aviation Mall, ADK Karting Experience moves the racing indoors. Electric go-karts run on a professionally designed track, with a separate kids track for younger drivers. Racing simulators, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, Krazy Darts, an arcade, and an on-site restaurant and bar round out the visit.
Indoor spots like these make good backup plans when the weather turns. Browse more rainy day activities in Lake George.
Even More Lake George Attractions
These examples are only a starting point. The area also has themed mini golf courses, a weekly summer rodeo in Lake Luzerne, arcades, and more.
For family-focused ideas, explore kids attractions and birthday spots around the region.
Ready to plan your day? Browse the amusement parks and attractions listed below to compare rides, activities, and locations.
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