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Winter Attractions In Lake George & The Adirondacks

From ice fishing and skiing, snowmobiling and sledding, to visiting museums and shopping, there are plenty of things to do in Lake George and the Adirondacks during the cold weather months. Browse through these winter and year-round attractions and plan your trip to beautiful Lake George, NY!

an aerial view of The Fun Spot
The Fun Spot
Queensbury, NY
Come to The Fun Spot for exceptional family entertainment! This Queensbury hotspot features go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, and so much more.
exterior of great escape lodge with the great escape amusement park in the background
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
Queensbury, NY
The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is located in Lake George, NY. Their Adirondack-themed lodge features 200 guest suites and a giant indoor waterpark, White Water Bay, for the use of hotel guests and outside visitors.
the outside of Adirondack Winery
Adirondack Winery Lake George Tasting Room
Lake George, NY
Frequently named a top attraction in the Lake George region, Adirondack Winery is open for wine tastings and shopping in Lake George and bottle sales in Queensbury! Learn more at adkwinery.com/visit!
man in sunglasses and a hat hiking in the winter
Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service
Olmstedville, NY
Professional guide Jamie Frasier of Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service and his team have offered winter tours of the Adirondacks for over 25 years, including hunting, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trips.
the entrance walkway up to the Hyde House
The Hyde Collection
Glens Falls, NY
The Hyde is one of the Northeast's exceptional small art museums with distinguished collections of European and American art.
art gallery with sculptures and pictures hanging on the walls
Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council
Glens Falls, NY
"Learn, Share, and Create with LARAC; we are the entry point to arts and culture in the lower Adirondack Region. LARAC, is open Thursday-Sunday 10am-3pm, located in Downtown Glens Falls, next to beautiful City Park, behind City Hall"
four people snowshoeing in front of a lit cave entrance
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Park
Pottersville, NY
Summer: Hike self-guided tour & explore LARGEST cave entrance in East, waterfalls, gorge, caves. Guided adventure tours, gemstone mining, disc golf, climbing walls, dino dig, simulated mines, & extensive rock shop. Winter: snowshoe trails and tours.
people on boat going through cliffs
Ausable Chasm
Ausable Chasm, NY
Experience one of the oldest natural attractions in the country at Ausable Chasm. You won't find this assortment of adventures at any other location! Explore natural stone walkways, traverse a riverwalk, observe eons of geological history, and more.
Children exploring hands-on items in the Everyday Hometown Life exhibit
Chapman Museum
Glens Falls, NY
Located in downtown Glens Falls. The museum features the history of the Glens Falls/Queensbury area. Includes the photographs of famous 19th C. Adirondack Photographer Seneca Ray Stoddard.
three hikers standing on snowy ground in the woods
Hike with Jackson (Winter Hiking)
Winter is a beautiful time of year in Lake George and the Adirondacks, and one of the best ways to experience the season is on a hike. If you'd like to plan the perfect winter hike, then let Hike with Jackson be your guide!
bowling alley with colorful light show
Lake George Lanes & Games
Lake George, NY
Gather your friends and family for all kinds of fun at Lake George Lanes & Games in Lake George, NY. This family-friendly entertainment center features a bowling alley, indoor playground, golf simulators, and more.
The Gibson Brothers live at The Park Theater!
The Park Theater
Glens Falls, NY
The Park Theater is the newest premier venue in Glens Falls, NY. This century-old theater holds a vast and rich history within the community and has recently been revitalized as a destination for arts, weddings, events and more!
fishing lines on a boat
Austin Charters
Austin Charters now offers not only guided fishing trips on Lake George for bass fishing, salmon fishing, and trout fishing, but also sightseeing tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, BYOB tours, swimming, and more! BEST RATES ON THE LAKE!
Adirondack Outlet Mall Studio
WAX 'n' WiX Candle Making Studios
Lake George, NY
Come to WAX'n'WiX Studio Lake George Village or at the Adirondack Outlet Mall to make your own candle or find a unique LG Gift! Open all year! Join our friendly staff to create your own master piece or find handcrafted jewlery, quilted piece or card.
axe throwers posing
Adirondack Axe
Queensbury, NY
Plan a memorable and unique experience at Adirondack Axe, an indoor axe throwing facility located in Aviation Mall next to Dick's Sporting Goods. Come get out some aggression, relax with friends, and have a great time trying something new.
Man holding a large bass on a boat in Lake George
Lockhart Charter Fishing
Diamond Point, NY
Experience Lake George fishing aboard the 26-foot Harris "Fisherman" pontoon boat with 220 square feet of fishing room for up to a dozen people. This customized fishing boat has a quiet 115hp four stroke motor and the latest fishing equipment.
Helicopter preparing to take off
North Country Heli-Flite
Fort Ann, NY
Whether it's a two hour ride around the Adirondacks with a loved one or a quick look around Lake George or Southern Vermont's Green Mountain Region, North Country Heli-Flite is just the place for you.
Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain
North Creek, NY
The Ski Bowl Village at Gore Mountain offers ski-in / ski-out townhouses that are available to buy or rent. The property features direct access to Gore via the Hudson Triple Chair and the Village Triple, backcountry trails, and more.
Glens Falls Recreation Center
Glens Falls, NY
The Glens Falls Recreation Center features an indoor ice skating rink that is open to the public during scheduled winter hours. The cost to skate is free, and rentals are available on-site.
Wax 'n' Wix
Lake George, NY
Wax 'n' Wix has two locations in Lake George, including at the Adirondack Outlet Mall. Plan a shopping trip around a great candle-making experience!
Warrensburg Recreation Field
Warrensburg, NY
The Warrensburg Recreation Field is a year-round park. In summer, the park offers basketball courts, athletic fields, a well-equipped playground, a pavilion, and more. In winter, you can enjoy free ice skating. Facilities are carry-in carry-out.
Lake George Recreation Center
Lake George, NY
The Lake George Recreation Center is a popular choice for outdoor recreational activities for all seasons, including mountain biking, hiking, a dog park, cross country skiing, and snow tubing.
Dynamite Hill Recreation Center & Nature Trail
Chestertown, NY
Head on over to the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area for all sorts of fun outdoor activities, including cross-country ski trails, bicycling, hiking, snowshoeing, ice skating, snow tubing, and more!
Oak Mountain Ski Center
Speculator, NY
Oak Mountain Ski Center is a resort in the Southern Adirondacks, which makes it an easy drive from Albany, Utica, or Lake George. There is something to suit everyone's needs at an affordable rate, such as skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing, and more.
Regal Aviation Mall
Queensbury, NY
Regal Aviation Mall in Queensbury is not your average theater. They feature new release films, their stadium seating ensures there's not a bad seat in the house, and Regal has an excellent concession stand.
West Mountain Ski Area
Queensbury, NY
Conveniently located off I-87, between Lake George and Saratoga Springs, West Mountain Ski Area is the place to go for day and night skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing, and learn-to-ski lessons during winter.
Cool Insuring Arena
Glens Falls, NY
Formerly named the Glens Falls Civic Center, Cool Insuring Arena is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Glens Falls that features sporting events, concerts, family entertainment, public indoor ice skating, and more.
Mirror Lake Ice Track
Lake Placid, NY
The 2-mile long Mirror Lake Ice Track offers a place for Lake Placid residents and visitors to ice skate. The Parks Department clears a space for hockey and general skating near the town beach, which is an ideal spot to access the ice track from.