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...
New Distillery, Gallery, and Market Planned for Lake George
Get ready for a really a one-of-a-kind experience as three completely different types of business join together to form a one-stop-shop for visitors and residents of the Lake George area. The Adirondack Collective is collaborating with Work Architecture on a privately funded project to have a combination distillery, art gallery, and market constructed in Lake George that could...
Stewart’s Shop at Million Dollar Half Mile to Focus on Grab-and-Go Foods
The area’s newest Stewart’s Shops location, opening on July 20th on the Million Dollar Half Mile stretch of Route 9, is expected to feature a large selection of “grab-and-go” foods – more than the typical Stewart’s. The reasoning behind the grab-and-go selection appears to be all the shopping opportunities along the Million Dollar Half...
Lake George RV Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The King family has kept generations of families coming back to Lake George RV Park from all over the country through amazing on-site amenities, classic customer service, and word of mouth to new guests. The King family has always been a group of avid RV campers. Vic King, who created the park, did not love having his...
A&W Makes a Comeback After The Fire, While McDonald’s Closes
After a devastating fire last summer, Lake George's A&W is set to reopen soon - but there's not so good news for another fast food restaurant.Photo credit: Claire Madden...