THE PERFECT SUMMER GUIDE TO VISITING BOLTON LANDING, NEW YORK

Bolton Landing is located on Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains. It’s a very common place for tourists to visit along the summer months, since it’s conveniently between Lake George village and Ticonderoga. Bolton Landing is family friendly and filled with activities for all ages, this Adirondack resort community is the perfect place to escape the city and wine down to enjoy a few summer days.

You can camp & fish, as well as shop from numerous boutiques! I enjoy browsing through antiques whenever I get the chance and if you do too you are in for a treat because Bolton Landing has quite a bit of antique shops.

ENJOY A SWEET TREAT

Along with Ben & Jerry’s down the street you can visit Mrs. Whizzy-Fizz Popp’s candy shop to satisfy your sweet tooth. Located downtown on Main Street it’s hard to miss with their red lawn chair sitting out front.

GO SHOPPING FOR SOME ANTIQUES

There are some great stores if you enjoy antiquing, I personally enjoyed browsing through Black Bass Antiques. They have a large variety of Lake George vintage memorabilia and lake inspired home decor, they do have some locally made t-shirts and a lot of Lake George maps. Although not very big it’s tightly packed with some great pieces and is 100% worth visiting!

Another great place to look through antiques is Lakeview Antiques conveniently located across the street from Black Bass Antiques. right away they have an overwhelming amount of antiques, knick knacks and trinkets so make sure to give yourself some time to look around. The shop itself is very small so you must be careful not to bump into something, there is a lot to look at and even more upstairs. They have a whole room filled with LIFE magazines which I could look through till the sun comes up!

GET FRESH FLOWERS AT THE GARDEN CENTER

Before you leave make sure to stop by for some fresh produce and an ice cream sandwich before you continue exploring. They have a greenhouse in the back where you can browse through flowers and plants that are available for purchase.

VISIT A MUSEUM

Bolton Historical Museum - Located across from the visitor center and in front of Rogers Park right on Main Street. They have some pretty neat exhibits some featuring art and others that consist of historic value. It’s a neat little museum that is worth stopping by to check out.

The Sembrich - The Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum, that is also known as The Sembrich and the Marcella Sembrich Memorial Studio. It was built in 1922-24 as a teaching studio for Marcella Sembrich. Here you’ll find some pictures of the museum from 1922-34, experience live music by purchasing tickets here. There are several trails along the bay that are available for the public to walk through. Admission to the museum and Sembrich grounds are free and open to the public.

ADMIRE A HISTORIC CHAPEL

Just a 20 minute drive from Bolton Landing you can find Grace Memorial Chapel in Silver Bay. Grace Memorial Chapel on Lake George was built on August 11, 1884. The designer of this chapel, William B. Tuthill, also happens to be the same designer who designed Carnegie Hall.

Another beautiful church is the Church of St. Sacrement, located up a steep hill it overlooks Main Street and is worth making a quick stop to admire.

RELAX IN ROGERS PARK

The park is open seven days a week from 10:00AM - 5:00PM located right on Main Street. The park has a public beach with lifeguards on duty (10:00am-5:00pm), plenty of tables and grills, a basketball and tennis court as well as public bathrooms.

It’s free to swim and relax at the park but there is a $5 parking fee per vehicle if you choose to park within the park’s parking lot. I suggest parking on Main Street and walk over to the park since Bolton Landing has free parking.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR WILDLIFE

If you happen to rent a boat take the time to cruise while looking for wildlife. We found an eagles nest up on a tall tree, a crane, a chipmunk resting on a rock, a few ducks on the dock, and even a few loons swimming in the middle of the lake.

ENJOY A SUNSET OR SUNRISE OVERLOOKING LAKE GEORGE

If you find yourself walking around Main Street as the sun is setting I suggest stopping by Rogers Park and grabbing a seat by the beach! If the beach is a bit crowded there are some boulders in the back of the park that over look the lake which will allow you to have an amazing view of the sunset without anyone standing in your way.

Another great place to watch the sunset is at the Sembrich. If you don’t have a lake house or if your rental doesn’t have a private beach the Sembrich’s ground are free to the public and it’s definitely a hidden gem! Enjoy the sunset within the gorgeous wooded grounds surrounding the museum.

WHERE TO EAT + DRINK IN BOLTON LANDING

Palazzo's Pizzeria- We arrived to Bolton Landing fairly late and didn’t care to dine-in anywhere and we noticed the line to this pizzeria was out the door and down the street! Although busy we ordered and carried-out within 20ish minutes, during that time we walked over to the supermarket across the street to get drinks and snacks for later. The pizza itself was great! Delicious crust and sauce, we would definitely get again.

Bolton Beans Inc- This little historic diner is an adorable place to have brunch! It’s an original railway diner car which we found to be pretty neat! It is pretty small so I would suggest calling ahead for a reservation if you have a bigger group, but it’s the perfect place for a quick breakfast or just to grab a cup of coffee.

Algonquin Restaurant - This is a great place to grab dinner and drinks! They have a great view of the lake, delicious food and overall great atmosphere! The southern crispy chicken sandwich and the sweet baby ray burger are both great, I personally would recommend getting a side of the zesty cajun sauce its delicious! It comes with the chicken sandwich but I thought it paired perfectly with my burger! Also, if you sit in their outdoor seating not only will you get a great view but you just might see some friendly ducks walking along the dock. *also, just a quick reminder to not feed the ducks.

WHERE TO STAY IN BOLTON LANDING

I was fortunate enough to be able to stay at my boyfriend’s family lake house but I found some great suggestions and recommendations to help you book the perfect place near the lake!

Candlelight Cottages - A one bedroom cottage sleeps 4 people and is roughly $1,330 during the in season and $133 a night during the off season. For a larger two bedroom cottage that sleeps 6-7 is $1,675 during the in season and $148 a night during the off season. It's located just off the lake and they offer some great activities such as canoeing and kayaking free of charge, relaxing around the fire pit, and even playing basketball in their private basketball courts.

During the off season which is May 1 to June 26 and Sept. 7 to Oct. 14 their prices are dramatically cheaper.

Lyn Aire Motel - Located in Lake George Village, just a 20 minute drive from the center of downtown Bolton Landing and a quick 5 minutes from downtown Lake George Village. A night costing you roughly $120 a night makes this adorable little motel is a more affordable way to relax within the small towns surrounding Lake George.

That wraps up my visit to Bolton Landing in Lake George, New York. I highly recommend visiting this summer and spend a relaxing time by the lake taking in the gorgeous scenery!