The Bear's Den- Guidebook for Lake George and the Adirondacks
Food scene
Don’t miss the crab stuffed haddock, bang bang shrimp, and nightly wine specials!
44 locals recommend
Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room
5 Olmstedville RdDon’t miss the crab stuffed haddock, bang bang shrimp, and nightly wine specials!
Barkeater Chocolates
3235 NY-28Cute chocolate shop to visit for yummy treats and gifts.
City/town information
Check out the quaint Bolton Landing Village with great restaurants and shops. Visit Roger's Memorial Park or Veteran's Memorial Park for beach access. $5 to park all day.
15 locals recommend
Bolton
Check out the quaint Bolton Landing Village with great restaurants and shops. Visit Roger's Memorial Park or Veteran's Memorial Park for beach access. $5 to park all day.
No trip to the area is complete without a day walking around the village- shops, ice cream, arcades, lake views, restaurants, boast tours, wine tastings, and more….
377 locals recommend
Lake George Bar Crawl
Canada StreetNo trip to the area is complete without a day walking around the village- shops, ice cream, arcades, lake views, restaurants, boast tours, wine tastings, and more….
The Outlets at Lake George
1424 U.S. 9Sightseeing
Take an hour long scenic drive to an amazing drive up Whiteface Mountain. Gorgeous views from the top, the last 1/4 mile you are walking up a cool trail with handrails. Don't forget your phone to take pictures!
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayTake an hour long scenic drive to an amazing drive up Whiteface Mountain. Gorgeous views from the top, the last 1/4 mile you are walking up a cool trail with handrails. Don't forget your phone to take pictures!
Take a beautiful drive up to the top and see Lake George from above the treetops.
90 locals recommend
Prospect Mountain Summit
Prospect Mountain HighwayTake a beautiful drive up to the top and see Lake George from above the treetops.
Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
35 Westwood Forest LaneLocated about 3 min from our cabin!
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
535 Stone Bridge RdIn the summertime, try the gondola ride up to the top, and take amazing photos!
40 locals recommend
Gore Mountain State Ski Center
Gore Mountain State Ski CenterIn the summertime, try the gondola ride up to the top, and take amazing photos!
Revolution Rail Co.
3 Railroad PlFun for the whole family no matter the age or abilities
The Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor
U.S. 9Fun day trip where you can go on a beautiful hike and raft ride or tubing to see amazing natural landscapes and waterfalls. About 1 hour from the cabin.
164 locals recommend
Ausable Chasm
Fun day trip where you can go on a beautiful hike and raft ride or tubing to see amazing natural landscapes and waterfalls. About 1 hour from the cabin.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Be Careful on the Property
You are in the Adirondack National Park- there are steep cliffs, uneven terrain, and natural hiking paths everywhere. Use common sense :)
Book before you go
Boat Rental
If you are interested in renting a boat for the day, or 1/2 day, we have always rented through Chic's Marina (https://www.chicsmarina.com), located in Bolton. Book ahead- they fill up fast!
What to pack
Weather Can be Unpredictable
Be sure you are ready for everything- sunny days, a jacket, comfortable shoes for hiking, and pack plenty of sunscreen and bug spray in the spring and summer!