I have to admit it. I am suffering from a serious case of lacka-travel-itis. I have lots of time but no country will let Americans visit. Strange world, so I looked for someplace in New York State. We have many wonderful places but there are not many places I haven’t explored. I had been through Lake George many times but never stayed there, so Lake George became my getaway place.
As a member of the IHG Rewards Club (which is free to join) I get points for staying at any of their many hotels. If fact, they are now offer extra points. I booked four nights at the Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George. It wasn’t directly on the lake but had a nice view of the lake plus an indoor and outdoor pool. I turned out to be perfect.
Many things were closed, of course, but there were still things to
do. We took a cruise on the The Minne-Ha-Ha which is one of the last stream paddle wheel ships in America. The Lake George Steamboat Company has been steaming about the lake since 1817. They offer one- and two-hour cruises. Each of their three ships is unique. It was a good way to get an overview of the lake. We went by some of houses that line “Millionaire’s Row.”
Whenever I travel I check with Atlas Obscura to see if there is something different to check out. One of the spots in Lake George is definitely unique. The Mystery Spot defies the laws of acoustics. Face the lake and shout or sing and your echo will come back to you. Only you will hear it and only on this precise spot. There haven’t been any definitive answers as to why it
happens so maybe the Native American legend is the answer. They say an ancient god appeared long ago on this spot and his wisdom still echoes around the lake. I like old legends and always hope there is a nugget of truth in it somewhere. There is no sign for the Mystery Spot but it is easy to find. It is behind the Lake George Visitor Center. Look for a cement circle with a swath of blue paint with two intersecting metal lines and stand where they meet and sing.
Every region has a foodie favorite. In Warren County it is what the locals call “dirty john’s hot dogs” at New Way lunch. It has been around since 1919. The “World Famous” hot dog is a custom make pork and beef hot dog served on a steamed bun with mustard, onion, and New Way’s homemade meat sauce. It has been featured on TV and in magazines. Not a fan of hot dogs but liked the steamed bun.
It was a curvy but pretty Adirondack drive to Nettle Meadow Farm where they raise the goats and make cheese. It is also an animal sanctuary. All the ingredients are natural. The goats and sheep are cared for by Amish families in the area. But there are some friendly rescued goats on site. They have a small cheese store on site with an amazing variety of cheeses. On the way back we had to stop and get some locally produced wine. What is cheese without wine? Nearby there was a place that sold artisan vinegar and oil… wine, bread, cheese and special oil and vinegar.
Lake George has a lot of things to do. Check their website to see what is opened.
As a member of the IHG Rewards Club (which is free to join) I get points for staying at any of their many hotels. If fact, they are now offer extra points. I booked four nights at the Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George. It wasn’t directly on the lake but had a nice view of the lake plus an indoor and outdoor pool. I turned out to be perfect. Many things were closed, of course, but there were still things to
Whenever I travel I check with Atlas Obscura to see if there is something different to check out. One of the spots in Lake George is definitely unique. The Mystery Spot defies the laws of acoustics. Face the lake and shout or sing and your echo will come back to you. Only you will hear it and only on this precise spot. There haven’t been any definitive answers as to why it 
Lake George has a lot of things to do. Check their website to see what is opened.
