We all dream of building castles in the air, but for over 30 years, one local man has turned that fantasy into a reality and constructed an actual stone castle overlooking Lake George in Bolton Landing, NY. What started as a promise for his three-year-old son is a dream come true, and now the owner,...
Iconic Howard Johnson’s Building For Sale
The Lake George site of the last Howard Johnson’s in the U.S. is for sale, but the fate of the restaurant is still unknown. According to the Associated Press, property owner Joe DeSantis confirmed that the parcel of land that includes HoJo’s in Lake George Village is for sale. He also denied reports that the...
Fish307.com Will Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary In January 2017
For over 20 years, Fish307.com has grown into a fishing tackle superstore in the Lake George area, offering everything from lines and lures to free advice. Anglers, ice fishermen, and others visit for high quality equipment and a friendly atmosphere. This coming January, the local business will be celebrating its 25th anniversary! Currently located at...
The Sagamore Named in Conde Nast Traveler’s Top Resorts List
The Sagamore Resort made a recent list of the top 12 resorts in New York State and the Mid-Atlantic! The list was put together by Conde Nast Traveler, an award-winning luxury and lifestyle travel magazine. See where The Sagamore placed! The Sagamore Resort The Sagamore came in at number nine! It’s pretty exciting that...
Drink Pink is Back at Adirondack Winery This October
Adirondack Winery recently announced the release of its fourth annual “Drink Pink & Make Strides” Campaign with Drink Pink Berry Blush. This semi-sweet, raspberry flavored rose wine is designed to raise money for breast cancer awareness and happens to be one of the winery’s best sellers. You can have a chance to enjoy this special wine at...
Exhilarating Bonzai Pipelines Coming to Great Escape in 2017
The Great Escape in Lake George seemingly has it all – thrill rides, family rides, kids rides, water park rides, games, entertainment, and dining. But now the popular theme park is adding even more with this new, truly special addition coming in 2017 – the Bonzai Pipelines. Those who seek a little adventure when it...
The Fate of the Moose Trademark Is In a Syracuse Court
Last year, one of the most iconic animals in the Adirondacks, the moose, was at the center of a trademark lawsuit between two brewing companies – Lake George’s Adirondack Pub & Brewery and Canadian company Moosehead Breweries. The lawsuit was filed by Moosehead Breweries, and now, the battle over the use of the moose has been...
An Inside Look at the Exciting New Courtyard Marriott in Lake George
Have you been following the construction of the new Courtyard Marriott on Canada Street in Lake George? This new hotel, set to open on Monday, August 29, is a truly special addition to Lake George. It’s unlike any of the other lodging options – and indeed, unlike any other Marriott as well. We recently...
Last HoJo Standing: Howard Johnson Restaurant in Lake George Only One Left
When it was announced last year the iconic Howard Johnson Restaurant in Lake George was reopening, residents and tourists alike welcomed its return. At the time, the Lake George HoJo was only one of three left on the planet. Soon, it will be the only one. The HoJo in Bangor, Maine, will be closing its...
The Retro and Renovated Surfside in Lake George Will Not Disappoint
The Surfside on the Lake has been a Canada Street landmark since the 1940s, and the recent renovations had a lot of people, including us, curious about what lie behind those newly built walls. We were afforded the firsthand opportunity to sit down and chat with Salim Amersi, owner of Surfside since the early 1980s. We learned...