Indoor winter fun in the Lake George area covers far more than waiting out the cold. Families can ride waterslides, bowl, roller skate, or play laser tag, while adults can throw axes, take a craft workshop, or warm up at a local winery or brewery. The options below are just a sampling, with plenty more indoor attractions, restaurants, and shops open throughout the region all winter.
Family Entertainment Centers Near Lake George
Multi-activity entertainment centers are an easy way to fill a snowy afternoon, since everyone can move from one game to the next under the same roof.
In Lake George, Lake George Lanes & Games pairs a bowling alley with a lineup of other indoor games. Bowlers can choose open bowling or all-you-can-play sessions, and Galactic Bowling takes over certain nights. Golf simulators offer more than 80 virtual courses plus games like baseball and soccer, and the center also has multilevel laser tag, an arcade, and an indoor playground with over 1,000 feet of slides and climbing space.
Just south of Lake George in Queensbury, The Fun Spot keeps plenty of its attractions indoors. Guests can roller skate to music videos on three large screens, test themselves on a nine-element ninja obstacle course, or try multilevel LED laser tag. Younger kids can explore a 1,500-square-foot indoor playground, and an arcade and snack shack round out the visit.
Indoor Waterpark Getaways
Swimsuits aren't just for summer here. In Queensbury, across from the Great Escape theme park, Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is an Adirondack-themed resort with 200 guest suites and a year-round indoor waterpark for overnight guests. Kids Klub, the Starlight Arcade, and on-site dining keep families busy between swims, and Hurricane Grill & Wings is open to the public.
Axe Throwing, Smash Rooms, and Nights Out
For something different, Adirondack Axe & Bash It Smash Room in Queensbury's Aviation Mall offers indoor axe throwing, with staff tips for first-timers and axes in different weights. Guests who'd rather not throw can try the splatter paint room or break things in the smash room. It's a popular pick for date nights, birthdays, and bachelorette parties, and leagues are available for regulars.
Adults looking for a slower pace can spend a winter afternoon sampling local craft beverages. Browse wineries, breweries, and distilleries near Lake George, and check winter hours before heading out. When evening comes, settle in at one of the region's coziest bars.
Creative Workshops and Classes
Hands-on classes are another way to spend a cold day indoors. At The Creative Jam, a nonprofit-run studio in a log cabin on State Route 149, guest instructors lead rotating workshops in subjects like watercolor, macramé, stained glass, and guided acrylic painting. Classes are ticketed individually, so check the studio's calendar for upcoming dates. See more painting and craft classes in the area.
Winter Shopping
Plenty of stores stay open after the summer crowds leave, from outlet shops to local boutiques. Browse shops that are open year-round to plan a warm afternoon of browsing.
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