Christmas in Lake George
If you’ve dreamed of spending Christmas surrounded by snowy ski mountains and frosty lakes, the Lake George Region is a real-life winter wonderland. Every Christmas, the Lake George Village and surrounding communities make the season merry and bright with festive events, cold-weather activities, and unique holiday traditions – and Northern Living can help you find the perfect place to stay.
Holiday Events & Festivities
Fill your cups with Christmas cheer at a handful of holiday events in the Lake George Region, including the Lake George Holiday Festival of Lights in Shepard Park, which remains lit through December 31. You can also sign up for Breakfast with Santa on Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge, and check out the many holiday performances in the area.
The Charles R. Wood Theater in downtown Glens Falls hosts “The Nutcracker” ballet each December, as well as several other Christmas shows, and the Holiday Inn Resort Lake George offers an interactive Holiday Princess Show with Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the “Snow Sisters”.
Winter Recreation in Lake George
With average snowfalls between 40-60 inches, Lake George is the perfect winter vacation destination for snow sports and recreation. From ice fishing, skiing and snow tubing to ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, you’ll find it all in the Lake George Region.
Even during a snowless winter, there’s still plenty of outdoor winter fun to be had. The area’s ice skating rinks remain open, as well as the hiking trails, and both Gore Mountain in North Creek and West Mountain ski area in Queensbury continue to make snow for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Restaurants & Shopping
With fewer visitors than summer and fall, Christmas is a great time to enjoy all that Lake George has to offer without the waits, lines or crowds. Check out the local breweries and wineries, cozy up beside the fireplace for a bite to eat at one of the area’s many restaurants, experience igloo dining, and shop for holiday deals at the Lake George Outlets.
Need a break from all the holiday hustle and bustle? Relax and unwind at one of the Lake George area spas.
Book Your Christmas Vacation Rental in Lake George
Lake George offers the perfect setting for a magical Christmas getaway, and Northern Living features dozens of vacation home rentals for couples, families, and friends. Choose from romantic cabins, spacious vacation homes with game rooms, bars, home theaters and multiple bedrooms, as well as lakefront homes with fireplaces and hot tubs. We even have pet-friendly rentals.
Browse our Lake George vacation rental listings, or contact us and allow our concierge professionals to personally pair you with the perfect vacation home rental for your Christmas vacation in Lake George.
