Activities in Lake George, NY

Bolton Landing on beautiful Lake George in the foothills of the Adirondacks is a resort where, for more than 100 years city dwellers have spent happy vacations time again here and around the Lake George, NY area.

Free Recreation on Property:

  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Basketball
  • Ping-Pong
  • Row Boats
  • Swing Set
  • Volleyball
  • Canoes
  • Merry-Go-Round

Lake George is known for its great fishing. There are trout, landlocked salmon, perch, pike and small mouth bass. Fishing is good year round but spring is exceptional. Row boats are available at no charge for Contessa Resort guests and you can rent motor boats nearby.

We are close to MANY great Lake George, NY area attractions!

  • Saratoga Race Track
  • Saratoga Performing Arts
  • Lake George Shopping Outlets
  • Great Escape Amusement Park
  • Frontier Town
  • Fort William Henry & Ticonderoga
  • Adirondack Museum
  • Water Slide Park
  • Rodeo at Painted Pony Ranch
  • Horseback Riding
  • Boat Rides on Lake George
  • Championship Sagamore Golf Course
  • Lake Placid & Olympic Village
  • Gondola at Gore Mountain
  • State Hiking Trails
  • Mountain & Road Biking
  • Ausable Chasm
  • Stone Bridge & Caves

The Saratoga Race track is just a short drive south of Lake George, NY and the Contessa Motel.
Saratoga Racetrack is just 1/2 hour south of the Contessa Resort and is a favorite day trip for
our guests!