Flights are usually scheduled in the morning and late afternoon when the winds are calmer. The balloon is enormous and can carry about twelve people.
The takeoff is extremely smooth and almost feels as if it is an open-air elevator. The flight is actually calm and the scenery tranquil. A ride on a hot air balloon is certainly unforgettable!
Gore Mountain, located just a half hour away from Lake George, is a very popular skiing destination in the winter. During the summertime you can ride the Gondolas and view the breathtaking High Peaks and Southern Adirondacks! The views can be enjoyed from all sides via the loop trails at the top of Bear Mountain where the gondola unloads. There are many scenic spots equipped with picnic tables to make your snack or lunch all the more enjoyable. Down at the base of the mountain there are obstacle courses, inflatable moonwalks, a challenging climbing wall, and a bungee trampoline. There is also a gondola-themed mini golf course that can be enjoyed by all ages.
The Tubby Tubes Company offers Lazy River Tubing on the Lower Hudson River, near Lake George – it is simultaneously relaxing, refreshing and fun, and safe for young children. Our family had a great time floating down a beautifully clean and clear river in the Southern Adirondack Mountains. The park also offers what they call summer tubing where you tube down slides made of special material that replicates the feel of snow. It’s another great summer fun for the whole family.
If you are looking for genuine adventure, then Great Escape Amusement Park is the place to visit. The park includes a resort, a separate water park, and a plethora of roller coasters. Two of this year’s new additions are an all-new looping coaster Greezed Lightnin’, as well as Northeast’s first inverted looping Virtual Coaster. Add in the characters who walk around the park all day and you can understand why it is the perfect choice for an action-packed adventure.
Whether you prefer adventure-filled attractions or quiet nature and scenic beauty, Lake George has something for you to do.