Mother’s Day 2023: Where to find cruises, brunches and other treats for Mom

After a snowy March and rainy April, the landscape in the Lake George area is greening up. The month of May brings the promise of warmer temperatures and blooming flowers, just in time for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day 2023 is on Sunday the 14th, and there are many ways this year to treat Mom in the Lake George area on her special day.

Mother’s Day Wine Tasting Cruise Aboard the Horicon
Lake George Waterfront Cruises (formally Shoreline Cruises)
2 Kurosaka Lane
Lake George, N.Y. 12845
(518)668-4644

Treat mom to a cruise and wine tasting aboard the Horicon on Lake George. The Horicon is an 85-foot yacht with the two lower decks enclosed with glass. Adult tickets include a sampling of four wines, a Waterfront wine tumbler and a fresh-cut flower for Mom.

Embark Times: 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
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Lac du Saint Sacrement Sunday Champagne Brunch
Lake George Steamboat Company
57 Beach Road
Lake George, N.Y. 12845
(518)668-5777

On this two-hour cruise, mom can enjoy made-to-order omelets, French toast, pastries, bacon, sausage and luncheon items with a glass of champagne. Each table aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement offers spectacular views of the lake and mountains.  
Embark Time: 12 p.m.
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
TR’s Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Resort
2223 State Route 9
Lake George, N.Y. 12885
(518)668-5781

The buffet tables at TR’s will be laden with Chef Brad and his staff’s creations. The menu includes traditional breakfast items, a cheese and charcuterie board, salads, pasta, lamb, chicken, an omelet station, a prime rib carving station and a seafood station. A station of assorted desserts tops off the meal.
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
The Inn at Erlowest
3178 Lake Shore Drive
Lake George N.Y. 12845
(518)668-5928

The always Elegant Inn at Erlowest is offering a wide selection of soups, salads, breads and pastries, beef, pork, lamb and seafood for their Mother’s Day 2023 brunch buffet. A special buffet for kids includes pasta, chicken fingers and fries. The spread includes a chocolate fountain and a free mimosa for mothers. There will be two seatings, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
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East Cove Mother’s Day Brunch
East Cove restaurant
3873 State Route 9L (the intersection of Beach Road & East Shore Drive)
Lake George, N.Y. 12845
(518) 685-5224

Brunch at the Cove includes traditional breakfast fare, a prime rib carving station and tempting entrees such as seafood Newburg and beef Burgundy. There will be three seatings – 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
48 Canada Street
Lake George, N.Y, 12845
(518)964-6628

Fort William Henry is serving a Mother’s Day Brunch in the While Lion Dining Room overlooking Lake George. The a la carte menu includes soup, appetizers, traditional brunch main dishes, special drinks and desserts. Reservations may be made online at Open Table.
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Mother’s Day Brunch
The Bond 1786
3 Hudson Street
Warrensburg, N.Y. 12885
(518)855-1786

A drive to the center of Warrensburg brings you to the historic Griffin House, beautifully restored and renamed The Bond 1786. For Mother’s Day, The Bond 1786 is offering a buffet brunch that includes a prime rib carving stations and a chef-attended pasta station. The meal is filled out with poultry, fish, vegetables, salad, fresh fruit, assorted pastries and rolls.
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Mimosas & Music with Mom
Adirondack Winery – Queensbury Tasting Room
395 Big Bay Road
Queensbury, N.Y. 12804
(518)668-WINE

Treat mom to a brunch experience at Adirondack Winery’s newest facility in Queensbury. Brunch will be available all day, Friday through Sunday, with live music and special Paint & Sip events throughout Mother’s Day Weekend.

Adirondack Winery Queensbury Tasting Room Mother’s Day 2023 schedule:

Friday, May 12:

  • 4-7 p.m.: Live Music w/ Greg Auffredou
  •  6-8 p.m.: Plant & Sip: Wine Glass Terrariums

Saturday, May 13:

  • 12:30-3:30 p..m: Live Music w/ Matt Donnelly
  •  4-7 p.m.: Live Music w/ Warren Sieme
  •  6-8 p.m.: Serenity Lavender Paint & Sip

Sunday, May 14:

  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Live Music w/ Matthew Ames
  •  12-2 p.m.: Mother’s Day Bubbles & Blooms

Visit the Adirondack Winery website for reservations and tickets.

Featured photo: Charcuterie boards at the Adirondack Winery’s Queensbury tasting room.