Lake George, New York
Lake George is a village of 1,038 people in Warren County, New York, founded in 1903.
Why visit Lake George
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 30 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lake George Expedition Park, Magic Forest, United States Post Office and Lake George Battlefield Park Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Lake George
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake George
The Village of Lake George is a village within the town of Lake George in Warren County, New York, United States, located at the southern end of its namesake lake. The population was 906 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village and the surrounding area is a famous summertime tourist region and historic summer colony, which at one time included Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O'Keeffe.
From the Wikipedia article Lake George (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Lake George Expedition Park
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Amusement park in Lake George, NY
Magic Forest
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Amusement park in Lake George, New York, United States
Museums and landmarks19
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Lake George, New York
180 Canada Street, Lake George
Lake George Battlefield Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
Lake George station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in Lake George (village), New York, the United States of America
Land Tortoise
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Military transport raft built sunk in Lake George, New York
Mohican II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic steamboat located at Lake George in Warren County, New York, United States
Old Warren County Courthouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Lake George, United States of America
Owl's Nest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic home in New York state, USA
Royal C. Peabody Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Wiawaka bateaux
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Cluster of shipwrecks in Lake George, New York State
Wiawaka Holiday House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Hotel in New York, United States of America
Forward shipwreck site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes33
Giovanna's On The Lake Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian
384 Canada Street, Lake George
07:00-22:00
Adirondack Pub & Brewery
Restaurant · American, Bar · 0.5 mi
33 Canada Street, Lake George
Barnsider Smokehouse BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
2112 United States Route State Route 9, Lake George
21 more on the map.
History
The village of Lake George was originally known as Caldwell, a name preserved in the Caldwell Presbyterian Church. Located on the southern end of Lake George within the eastern edge of the Adirondack Park, the village and surrounding area were on the route between the British and French colonies, and were often traversed by military forces during the Colonial wars. A reconstruction of Fort William Henry, which replaced the original burned during the French and Indian War, is within the village and serves as a living museum.
In the last quarter of the 19th century the area began to become an important tourist destination. Railroad tracks ran onto the steamboat docks on the south end of Lake George. From there steamboats ran several times a day to the hotels further north on the lake. The Lake George Steamboat Company continues to operate steamboats out of Lake George.
The Village of Lake George was incorporated in 1903. Besides the fort with its many associations, historic points of interest include the defunct railway station and a 19th-century courthouse and jail, now operated as a museum by the local historical society. The beach at one motel in the village features a plaque marking the site where the Marquis de Montcalm landed with his army preparatory to attacking the fort. A plaque at the site of the Bloody Pond Massacre is a short distance south of the village along US 9.
From the History section of Lake George (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay30
Holiday Inn Resort
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
2223 United States Route 9, Lake George
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Warrensburg Junior-Senior High School
School · 5.5 mi
103 Schroon River Rd, Warrensburg
Healthcare1
Map of Lake George
116 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 10°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 11°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 21°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glens Falls Ap 72522 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Warren County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-08-31: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- West Glens Falls 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Glens Falls 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Hadley 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Saratoga Springs 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Greenwich 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Broadalbin 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Rutland 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- East Glenville 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Amsterdam 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Schenectady 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lake George Vil 1, Novis-M, Public domain
- St. James Episcopal Church Lake George New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Warren County Courthouse Lake George, Connor Williams, CC BY 2.0
- Courtyard by Marriott entrance Lake George NY 2026-05-07 10-27-25, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Courtyard by Marriott front Lake George NY 2026-05-07 11-03-07, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Marine Village resort Lake George NY 2026-05-07 11-02-00, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Lake George Fire Rescue Boat, Connor J Williams, CC BY 2.0
- Lake George NY 2877 (4029353739), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lake George NY 2878 (4029354779), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lake George NY 2875 (4030107246), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lake George (8766958436), Tekniska museet, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Lake George, New York - Large Letter Postcard (8876754731), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Crest Inn Lake George NY 2026-05-07 11-00-28, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Lake George - panoramio - LEONARDO DASILVA, LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Park Lane Motel Lake George NY 2026-05-07 10-59-55, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Lake Motel Lake George NY 2026-05-07 10-59-27, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Woodbine Motel Lake George NY 2026-05-07 10-11-28, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- MINNE-HA-HA Steamboat on Lake George, User:Martindubenet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Swimming In Lake George, Markus Sander, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George Village aerial 2025, Hayden Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Howard Johnson motel side Lake George NY 2026-05-07 10-03-40, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Lake George - panoramio, LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Surfside on the Lake Lake George NY 2026-05-07 10-58-27, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Lake George - panoramio (9), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George - panoramio (10), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George - panoramio (5), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George - panoramio (6), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George - panoramio (11), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George - panoramio (7), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George - panoramio (8), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George - panoramio (12), LEONARDO DASILVA, CC BY 3.0
- Lake George, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Delaware & Hudson Passenger Station, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wiawaka marker, 4 the Love of History at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Fuller House, July 2006, 4 the Love of History at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Steamboat Mohican II, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Owl's Nest, Dunhams Bay, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MagicForest 2, TDCornwell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort William Henry 2026, Snapshot Sasquatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Warren County Courthouse exterior, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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