Lake George Most Beautiful North America Attraction

A popular Upstate New York gem has been named one of North America's most beautiful attractions.

One of the pros of living in the Capital Region and the Empire State is all the natural wonders and great attractions at our disposal. In the Capital Region, we are surrounded by great outdoor destinations like Cohoes Falls and Thacher State Park, not to mention the vast opportunities for exploration or relaxation in the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains.

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Of all those natural wonders and attractions, it is a beloved Upstate New York lake that has been named one of North America's Most Beautiful Attractions by the travel experts Love Exploring. One of our local favorites landed on this prestigious list along with the Statue of Liberty, the Everglades in Florida, Yosemite, Napa Valley, and more!

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Lake George Named Most Beautiful Attraction In North America

Lake George has long been recognized locally as one of our prime attractions for locals and tourists, and it is consistently getting national recognition and lands on Love Exploring's list of North America's 57 prime destinations. They explored across the United States, Mexico, and Canada to determine this list!

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Love Exploring says Lake George lives up to its nickname of "Queen of the American Lakes" saying the "....long-time playground for the wealthy, looking to escape the summer heat, is home to such beauties as Million Dollar Beach, a creamy curl of sand by the lakeshore."

Lake George is much more than the lake with great destinations like Great Escape, Prospect Mountain, the legendary Martha's for ice cream, shopping & dining on Canada Street, and more. It offers a little something for everyone, which makes it a favorite for Upstate New Yorkers and tourists!

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