5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Lake George

  • Day 1: The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom
    7 minutes (3.2 miles) from Best Western Lake George

    The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom is a thrilling amusement park and water park in Lake George. With rides ranging from roller coasters to water slides, there are attractions for all ages. The park also offers various food options and souvenir shops.

  • Day 2: Lake George Steamboat Company
    6 minutes (1.8 miles) from The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom

    Take a scenic boat tour with the Lake George Steamboat Company. The tour offers a viewing of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and the historic islands and bays of Lake George. The tour also includes a narrated history of the lake and surrounding areas.

  • Day 3: Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
    24 minutes (13 miles) from Lake George Steamboat Company

    Experience the thrill of obstacles and zip lines at the Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course. With courses at various levels for all ages, you can challenge yourself and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Adirondack Mountains along the way.

  • Day 4: Fort William Henry Museum and Restoration
    3 minutes (0.7 miles) from Lake George Beach

    Learn about the history of Lake George at the Fort William Henry Museum and Restoration. The museum offers exhibits on the museum grounds, as well as guided tours of the fort. The grounds also include a gift shop and a café.

  • Day 5: Magic Forest
    13 minutes (5.8 miles) from Fort William Henry Museum and Restoration

    For a magical experience, visit the Magic Forest amusement park in Lake George. The park offers various rides and attractions, as well as live shows featuring fairy tales and folklore. There are also food options and souvenir shops available.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom (5-7 hours, $50 per person)
  • Lake George Steamboat Company (2.5 hours, $27 per adult, $13 per child)
  • Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course (3-4 hours, $54 per person for the classic course)
  • Fort William Henry Museum and Restoration (2-3 hours, $18 per adult, $8 per child)
  • Magic Forest (3-4 hours, $24.95 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $180 per adult, $98 per child

Transportation

Travelers can drive to all listed locations or use ride-sharing services. Parking is available at each attraction. Travel costs will vary based on mode of transportation and distance traveled.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the nearby Lake George Village for shopping and dining, or add a day trip to the Adirondack Mountains for hiking and outdoor activities. If you have less time, skip the Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course and Magic Forest.

Airports

The nearest airport to Lake George is Albany International Airport (ALB), located about 50 miles south of Lake George. Other nearby airports include Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) in New York.

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