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5 Things Event Planners Should Know About the Lake George Area

Posted: 6/25/2020

We look forward to the day when we can resume larger gatherings and bring more people together. Now is the perfect time to start planning! At this time our region is in Phase Three of the NY Forward Reopening plan, so gatherings of up to 25 people are allowed. We...

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Construction to take place this summer at Prospect Mountain Summit

Posted: 6/24/2020

UPDATE (9/5/2020) The Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Hiking Trail and the summit are now open! There is no shuttle at the top, and there is no charge to drive up the mountain at this time.  Another fun activity that allows people to maintain social distancing standards and enjoy the outdoors is open in...

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Lake George Region Businesses Report a Banner Weekend

Posted: 6/22/2020

For Immediate Release LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — Lake George region hospitality businesses reported a banner weekend for bookings and sales for the first official weekend of summer. Many say reservations for the important July 4th holiday weekend are strong as well. Canada Street in the village of Lake George and Main Street...

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Youth Sports in NY discussed at June CVB Meeting

Posted: 6/22/2020

Youth sports, indoor dining and more return to the Lake George Area! New York has begun lifting restrictions on certain low-risk youth sports as we enter Phase 3 and look onward to Phase 4. At the Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau monthly meeting on June 18th, we heard...

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Raising awareness about invasive species

Posted: 6/12/2020

Invasive species are plants and animals that are not native to an area. These harmful hitchhikers are often brought in accidentally or innocently. Some of them are not even visible, which underscores the importance of education. If people can identify them, they can prevent their spread. Why is that important?...

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Job Opening at Lake George Village Information Center

Posted: 6/9/2020

It's great work if you can get it!  We're looking for qualified candidates to apply to work at the Lake George Village Information Center this summer. That's right. You could get paid to talk about this beautiful, unique region in the southern Adirondacks.  We expect to open the Information Center on Father's Day...

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Pledge helps businesses show commitment to health and safety

Posted: 6/5/2020

Our destination has created a program to help businesses join together to show their commitment to health and safety. Read the press release below for more information and click on the badge for links to take the pledge if you have a business. The badges were designed to complement the...

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New Short-Rerm Rental and Campground Guidance

Posted: 5/28/2020

Warren County is offering new guidance on short-term rentals as the region continues to meet benchmarks and hopefully moves toward Phase Two in the NY Forward reopening plan. This includes requests of both visitors to these properties and those renting them out. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced...

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CVB May Meeting

Posted: 5/26/2020

First things first, we hoped everyone enjoyed their memorial day weekend. The weather was amazing, businesses are opening up and we are slowly returning to our normal lives. The Lake George Convention & Visitors Bureau can’t thank our veterans enough. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and dedication!  Last Thursday, the...

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Warren County/ Lake George region prepares for a safe Memorial Day weekend

Posted: 5/21/2020

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y.  — The Lake George/Warren County region is preparing to welcome visitors this Memorial Day weekend – in a cautious, safe and respectful manner. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff of the region’s summer tourism season. Because the world has changed, this year it will be accompanied by...

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