Midnight revelry, New Year’s Day brunch, a frosty cruise or a First Day Hike, here is our roundup of ways to close out 2023 and ring in New Year’s 2024 in Lake George.
Fort William Henry Carriage House
48 Canada Street
Lake George, New York
(518)668-3081
New Year’s Eve party
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a Rock & Roll singalong with Savage Pianos in the newly renovated Carriage House. Cocktail hour begins at 8 p.m. Showtime 9 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. Tickets are $89 plus tax and gratuity. The party is open to all ages. For reservations larger than 6 guests email, courtneym@fortwilliamhenry.com
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Lake George Winter’s Dream
The Fort William Henry Fortification
48 Canada Street
Lake George, New York
The multimedia installation at Fort William Henry will be open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2024. The attraction creates the sound and sights of winter with lights, sound, projections and interactive play. Prices start at $29.90 for adults and $22.90 for children aged 4-12.
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The Lagoon
204 Canada Street
Lake George, New York
(518)685-5008
New Year’s Eve dinner and comedy show
The Lagoon is offering a four-course pre-fixe dinner and comedy show with Rich Carucci and Friends.
Dinner menu:
First course: Choice of lobster bisque or garden salad
Second course: Bruschetta or shrimp cocktail
Entrees: Brick oven skillet lasagna, NY Strip steak, mushroom ravioli, shrimp & scallop risotto or chicken parm
dessert: pastry selection
Dinner is served at 7 p.m., the show begins at 8 p.m. Package includes a Champagne toast at midnight. Dinner and show are $75.
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New Year’s Day Brunch at the Lagoon
The Lagoon opens for brunch at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day 2024 offering an a la carte brunch menu, Bloody Mary bar and live music. Music starts at noon with Margo Macero taking the stage followed by Rich Ortiz at 3 p.m. and Matt Cosgrove at 6 p.m.
Lake George Beach Club
3 Lower Montcalm Street
Lake George, New York
(518)685-5418
New Year’s Eve Party
Big Sky Country will be on the Beach Club stage on Dec. 31 to ring in New Year’s 2024. The party includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Watch the ball drop from one of the Beach Club’s big screens. Live music continues until 1 a.m.
Lake George Lanes and Games
2211 Canada Street
Lake George, New York
Reservations: (518)668-5741
New Year’s Eve Family Party, 4-6:30 p.m. or 7-9:30 p.m.
Rent a lane for up to six bowlers. $100 lane rental includes party favors, prizes, 50 arcade credits and a mock New Year’s countdown.
Late Night Party 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Minimum four bowlers per lane. $25 per person includes party favors, prizes drink specials and champagne toast.
Winter Realms
Charles R. Wood Park Festival Commons
Elizabeth Little Blvd.
Lake George, New York
Winter Realms will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. An immersive winter experience with a Mystic Light Walk, ice skating rink, ice sculptures and a picnic plaza with outdoor warming stations. Prices start at $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-11. Ages 3 and younger are free.
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Lake George Waterfront Cruises
2 Kurosaka Lane
Lake George, New York
(518)668-4644
New Year’s Day Frostbite Cruise
Board the touring ship Adirondac for a one-and-a-half-hour cruise on Lake George. Fare includes drink tickets for beer, wine, or champagne, warm food and live music. Two cruises are scheduled for Jan. 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dress for the weather. If the lake is frozen (which doesn’t appear likely as of press time) the party will be held at the docks.
Fares: Adult $50| Youth aged 12-20 $40|Child aged 2-11 $20
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Lake George Waterfront Cruises invites Cruise guests to an afterparty at the Lighthouse Grill with live music by the Refrigerators.
New York Department of Environmental Conservation, State Parks and Canal Corporation are sponsoring hikes across New York State with two in the Lake George area.
Prospect Mountain Hike
Meetup on Jan. 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the trailhead on Smith Street in the Village of Lake George (GPS coordinates: 43.4254°N, 73.7197°W)
Description: This 3-mile round-trip hike climbs 1,630 feet from the trailhead to the 2,030-foot summit of the mountain. There, under the right conditions, you will be able to enjoy a panoramic and 100-mile view which includes Lake George, Vermont’s Green Mountains, New Hampshire’s White Mountains, New York’s Adirondack High Peaks and, on a very clear day, the Laurentian Mountains of Canada. This is a moderate to difficult hike depending on weather conditions.
Special Instructions: You must have appropriate clothing and footwear. Snowshoes or crampons are required. Weather conditions may make this trail extremely icy and require additional traction. Bring water, snacks, or anything else you may need for a hike. There is no age limit, although this hike is not recommended for young children. Pets are allowed on leash, however there is a considerably long pedestrian walkway over I-87 at the beginning of this hike. The metal grate walkway may be unpleasant for dog’s paws.
Registration Required: Contact Ben Thomas at benjamin.thomas@dec.ny.gov or (518) 623-1268 by December 28th.
Cat Mountain Hike
Meetup on Jan 1, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Edge Comb Pond Trailhead, Bolton*
Description: The hike will be up Cat Mountain via the Red Trail and taking the Blue Trail on the way down. The total round-trip distance of this moderate hike is 4.1 miles, with approximately 1,000 feet of vertical gain. It should take around 2.5 hours to complete. The summit of Cat Mountain has great views of Lake George, with Buck Mountain almost directly to the East.
This hike will be led by Steve Mackey from the Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Special Instructions: There is no minimum age for this hike, but it is probably not appropriate for a child’s first hike. You may need microspikes or snowshoes. If you own them, bring them, and it will be decided at the trailhead whether or not they are needed. The hike leader, Steve Mackey, has a few extra pairs of each but needs to know ahead of time if they are needed. Bring some food and drink; something hot in a thermos is always good. It’s a good idea to have an extra down jacket/layers in your pack, for extra warmth on the summit. You should carry a headlamp or flashlight, as it is always wise to bring for unforeseen situations. Well-behaved pets are allowed on leash.
Registration Required: Contact Steve Mackey at smackey33@verizon.net or (518) 338-8173. There is a limit of 15 hikers for this event. It is okay to register up until the night before, but the hike may be filled. A waiting list will be kept, if necessary.
* Get off the Northway at exit 24 and head towards Bolton Landing. At 2.0 miles, turn right onto Valley Woods Road. At 0.6 miles, turn right onto Edgecomb Pond Road. Follow this road for 1.5 miles before turning right onto Edgecomb Pond Road (again). In 600 feet, the trailhead will be on your right. If you have trouble finding it on your phone or map, email smackey33@verizon.net
for further directions.