Lake George 2023!

Join us for another fun-filled weekend at one of the best destinations in the Northeast! Your time is your own during the trip, but I'll have two hikes and a Saturday sunset dinner cruise planned for the weekend, plus a few other activities.

This year I'm staying at the Fort William Henry Hotel, smack dab in the middle of town. From there it's about a three minute walk to the lake and dinner cruise, mini-golf, the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, the Adirondack wine and Food Festival, and just a couple minutes more to our favorite night spot, Lake George Beach Club. The hotel also boasts the largest pool in Lake George.

I've booked a room in the "standard west" section of the hotel (which looks like a typical two-level motel and is cheaper than the main hotel), but you can stay wherever you like. Howard Johnson by Wyndham is a less expensive alternative right across the street, or you can set up a tent at a nearby campground.

For me the trip wouldn't be complete without a buffet dinner cruise with live music and cash bar aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement steamboat, and you can book that baby right here: lakegeorgesteamboat.com. BE SURE TO ENTER THE GROUP NAME IN THE "COMPANY" TEXT FIELD WHEN BOOKING so that we're all seated together, and so I won't need to have several conversations with the boat company about who's with the group and who isn't! You'll want to select the "SAINT" dinner cruise for Saturday, June 24. There's also a cruise only option, so be sure to pick the one you want.

PROSPECTIVE ITINERARY

Thursday:

Around 7PM - Let's get together for dinner and drinks

Friday:

9AM - Hike Buck Mountain. Moderately challenging hike with sweeping views of Lake George. Meet at Fort William Henry Hotel at 9AM and carpool to Buck. Trailhead parking is limited so don't be a twit by driving alone! 7 mile hike out and back, 2000 feet hellevation gain, 4.5+ hours

2:00ish - Adirondack Pub & Brewery for some good pub grub and suds

4:00 - Mini-golf challenge!

Evening - Lake George Beach Club for food, drinks, music, and mayhem

Saturday:

9:30 - Meet up and carpool to hike Crane Mountain. Challenging hike with a spectacular pond. 3.2 mile loop, 1400 feet of hellevation, 4 hours (we'll linger at the pond)

6PM - Get on the dinner boat! It departs promptly at 6:30 and docks at 8:45

9PM - Nightlife in town

Sunday:

Depart or stay longer. Consider extending the fun at the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival adjacent to Fort William Henry. Check it out here: adkwinefest.com

Hope to see ya there!