The dock at Rose Point Lodge looking across Lake George to the Adirondack mountains.

The Lake

What's Nearby.

Lake George offers many things to do right outside the doorstep of Rose Point Lodge. Here are a few highlights.

Water Attractions

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Boats moored at a Lake George marina.

Boat Rentals

If you're looking to rent a boat for the week, there is no shortage on Lake George. Lake George Boat Rental (1 mi), Water's Edge (11.3 mi), Dockside Landing (38.7 mi).

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Jet ski on the lake.

Jet Ski Rentals

Out of Chic's Marina, 10.3 mi away. Must be 21+ with driver's license. $95 / half hour, $10 per additional passenger.

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Lake George steamboat on the water.

Steamboat Rides

Steamboats take off 1.5 mi away — Minnie Ha Ha and Mohican. The 1-hour cruise runs $25 adults, $13 children 4–11. Dinner and other cruises cost more.

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Parasailing over Lake George.

Parasailing

Parasailing Adventures, 1 mi away in the village. Ages 5 and up with a 13+ adult in your group. $109 per person.

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Land Attractions

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The Steamin' Demon roller coaster at Great Escape.

Great Escape

Amusement park with an indoor and outdoor water park, 5.6 mi away. Tickets from $39.99 per person online.

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Aerial ropes course at Adirondack Extreme.

Adirondack Extreme

Ziplining and ropes course for ages 9+ (kids' courses for 6+), 17.8 mi away. $55 per person for the standard course.

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View of Lake George from a mountain trail.

Hiking

The Adirondacks have plenty of options: Buck Mountain (9.9 mi, moderate), Prospect Mountain (3.6 mi, hard), Sleeping Beauty (20.9 mi, moderate).

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Winter Attractions

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Snowmobile at dusk on a frozen lake.

Snowmobiling

Guided group tours with Adirondack Snowmobile out of Lake Placid, ~85 mi away. $170 for 1 rider, $220 for 2 (75-min tour); kids 5+ can ride with a guide.

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Ice fishing hut on a frozen Lake George.

Ice Fishing

When the lake freezes over it fills with ice fishers. Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, and Yellow Perch are the catch.

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Whiteface Mountain ski trails.

Skiing

West Mountain (12.4 mi, ~$55 adult), Whiteface (88.5 mi, ~$134 adult), Gore Mountain (30.2 mi, ~$124 adult). Prices vary by date — book ahead for the best rate.

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Walking Distance

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Million Dollar Beach on Lake George.

Million Dollar Beach

Public beach 0.5 mi away. Parking: $10 per car, $5 motorcycle, $50 bus.

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Delong-Usher Park pavilion and lawn.

Delong-Usher Park

Tennis court, full basketball court, pavilion, beach, and playground only 0.3 mi away.

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Restaurants

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Exterior of Barnsider Smokehouse BBQ.

Barnsider Smokehouse BBQ

Great BBQ restaurant only 1.3 mi away.

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Exterior of the Garrison restaurant.

Garrison

The closest restaurant to the house — only 0.1 mi away. Good for all ages.

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Chateau On The Lake at sunset.

Chateau On The Lake

Upscale dining in Bolton Landing, 11.1 mi up the lake.

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The Huddle Kitchen & Bar in Bolton Landing.

The Huddle

Also in Bolton Landing, 11 mi up the lake. Good for all ages, right in the center of town.

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