Lake George has been heralded as an idyllic summer vacation destination for centuries, but there’s truly something special about the fall. With fewer crowds, mild temperatures, a spectacular display of color-changing foliage, and a full calendar of seasonal events and activities, fall really is the perfect time to visit Lake George.
Learn about the weather, peak foliage and all the things to see and do in Lake George this fall, and start planning your perfect fall getaway.
Fall Weather
Expect highs in the 60s and 70s in September with pleasant sunny days, bookended by cool mornings and evenings and only a moderate chance of rain. In October, the highs drop by about ten degrees, and the air becomes cool and crisp, but still perfect for hiking and outdoor recreation. With November comes the first hints of winter, and temperatures peaking in the 30s and 40s.
Fall Foliage
The Lake George Region and Adirondack Mountains are renowned for their bold and beautiful changing leaves, with peak foliage season starting around the last week of September and extending through mid-October. Whether you go for a hike, set sail on a sightseeing cruise, or just take a scenic drive, the leaf peeping in Lake George is some of the finest in the northeast.
Fall Things to Do
September and October offer some of the best outdoor recreation in the Lake George Region. The conditions are ideal for hiking, kayaking and biking the Warren County Bikeway. You’ll also find orchards for apple-picking, hayrides and u-pick pumpkins in the area, as well as horseback riding, steamboat cruises and fall events.
Fall Events
Enjoy Jazz at the Lake, the weekend after Labor Day, and the Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival, held later in September at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, NY. During October, check out the many Oktoberfest celebrations, tour the area’s haunted places, and find spooky fall fun at Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Escape.
Seasonal Food
Fresh cider donuts are a fall staple at The Silo Restaurant and Hick’s Orchard, and another Lake George landmark, Martha’s Dandee Crème, features apple pie and pumpkin flavored soft serve ice cream from Labor Day until they close for the season in mid-October. For fall flavors with a kick, check out the apple moonshine, hard cider and pumpkin ale at the many local wineries, breweries and distilleries.
Fall Vacation Home Rentals in Lake George
Although many of the resorts and hotels in the area are seasonal, Northern Living has dozens of Lake George vacation home rentals that are available year-round. Choose from relaxing lakeside cottages, mountaintop cabins overlooking the fall foliage, and private custom homes with upscale amenities like lake access, dock space, hot tubs and fireplaces.
Search our listings or contact us and allow our concierge professionals help you find the perfect fall vacation home rental in Lake George.
