what a beautiful way to spend the afternoon!! wonderful folks. so friendly and personable…read more beautiful boat cruising was like that day you really need ! thank you so much. we will definitely be back !

Very nice way to spend a warm afternoon...lots of history to learn not just a boat rideread more

My family booked a 2 hour tour with Captain Jack, and my kids said it was the most fun that they've…read moreever had! (Me too!!) We had plenty of time to go tubing, cliff jumping, and swimming. Captain Jack tailored the experience to each of my children's "bravery levels" - so he drove the boat at a slower pace when my daughter went on the tube. We had such a great time that we booked him a second time along with a larger group of friends. We had the BEST time - Captain Jack knows where to go, you you're able to maximize your time on the lake knowing you'll be taken care of the entire time. 10/10 recommend!!!!

This experience was one I will never forget. What a perfect day! We spent 3 hours on a private boat…read morewith Captain Jack and it was absolutely perfect. He started off by taking us out and just cruising along, giving us some facts about the lake and surrounding area. He was so accommodating to our needs and where what wanted to go/what we wanted to do. After some cruising, we went tubing which was so thrilling!! It was awesome! He showed us some local spots to swim and cliff jump where we hung out. Captain Jack is so pleasant to talk to and is so personable. We had a crew mate who got a bit seasick and he knew exactly how to handle the situation to get her back to where she needed to be. He is a true professional. If you're looking for something different to do in Lake George, this is the place to be! One of my favorite days of 2023 so far. Thank you Captain Jack and Boat Tours @ BLR!

Finding a dog-friendly charter on Lake George wasn't easy, but we're so glad we found True North…read moreBoat Tours! We booked a 4-hour trip for our big family and 3 small dogs, and it was perfect. The boat was super clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. Vito made booking easy, was great with communication, and knew all the best spots for swimming and tubing. He also made sure we were all comfortable--pups included--and his attention to detail and service were amazing. We loved that we could bring our own food and drinks, too. We can't thank Vito enough for such a memorable day. Highly recommend True North Boat Tours!

Very nice tour of the lake! Captain was very informative and the crew was friendly…read more Takes about an hour for a nice coastline cruise with amazing views. Well done!

Mary was the best captain! We all had so much fun. Worth every penny!! We loved visiting glen…read moreisland and the captain was so knowledgeable about the lake!

My wife and I stayed at 1000 Acres Ranch from Sunday, August 16, 2026 through Tuesday, August 18,…read more2026, and I give the place five gold stars. This was our first time here, and it came highly recommended by friends. The staff was kind, welcoming, and helpful. There are many different room options--some facing the Hudson River, some with porches--and our room was a small, cozy cabin. It was clean, the mattress was soft, and although the bathroom only had a shower, it suited us fine. This week there were many families, and most of the activities were geared toward children. The only activity with an extra charge was horseback riding; everything else, including the petting zoo, kayaking, rope climbing, biking, and more, was free. My wife and I spent most of our time enjoying the amazing scenery and relaxing on the chairs overlooking the Hudson. Three meals a day were provided, and the food was plentiful, varied, and very good. There was also a minyan three times a day, and the manager gave a short dvar Torah after Shacharis and Mincha, which added a meaningful touch. We had an amazing time and highly recommend visiting 1000 Acres Ranch.

I have been going to 1000 Acres now for around 15 years! The place used to be so amazing! But I…read morehave to say my recent visit (Thursday, September 3, 2026 thru Sunday, September 6, 2026) was LOUSY!!! Granted our group has been getting smaller and smaller in the past three years (due to them jacking the prices up), but we always try to make the best of things. I had noticed ahead of time, that the website now lists the place as "Kosher" but their image on the "Food" section showed Ribeye steak, and other amazing looking food. that was NOT the case! they had gone back to ALL meals being "buffet style" which to me is the lazy way out of preparing quality meals. In years past, they also went buffet style but we kept complaining and the last two years they actually had legit menu's with amazing food (although they NEVER took into consideration my friends that were diabetic!). We were told due to the new Kosher meals, that we also could NOT order any pork (so no breakfast sausages or bacon with your meal!) Breakfast and Lunch we were told for Kosher were dairy based? and dinner they would serve some form of beef, but NEVER did I see a choice for a nice ribeye like on their website! The one thing that seemed nice when I first arrived was the newly expanded Office area. they blew out the back wall, so that the office goes clear into the bar area, so walking in and seeing the office desk to the right, and seating area on the left, I honestly felt like I was in some fancy resort! But that was the extent of the "resort" feel. About 3 or 4 years ago, the very run down Duplex units (four duplexes with rooms for two parties in each) were torn down and new Duplexes were build from the foundation up. But that too was when they just about TRIPLED their price for the stay (and that was for ANY room, not just the new duplexes) we were also told that the cabins were going to be next, but they never upgraded those. Also on this most recent stay, I found out that most people in our party (we had about 13 people) the TV's were not working at all (no signal?) I was surprised that my room in Deer Leap did in fact have a functional TV as well as in the bar! So, half of the place was without TV. The bar, was pretty much EMPTY of any type of alcohol so we had a very limited selection (and sadly this is a place they normally could make a lot of extra money!) We also found out that the Jewish group there had an event going on in the dining room and they even removed some of the alcohol from the BAR to be used exclusively for the jewish group in the dining hall! So, it seriously seemes that this place is now catering exclusively for the Jewish community!!! THE PAVILION: we always enjoyed spending time in the pavillion too while we were there. But it was blocked off and decorated again exclusively for the Jewish group for their religious services!!! Had I known of all this nonsense, I would have saved my money and gone to Ridin Hy which is supposedly only 30 minutes down the road! OH and one more vital thing: some of those in our group were told that we were the LAST group to go there, as they were filing BANKRUPCY!!!

As a train buff, I have traveled on these railroad tracks previously when it was operated by a…read moredifferent railroad entity. It is nice to see the rail corridor being put to good use. The train we rode today is a small-time operation but run with a lot of heart and soul. There were lots of very friendly crew members on board telling us about the history of the area and pointing out the scenic sights (which were pretty good as the fall leaves burst with color). The train included a regular passenger car with lots of leg-room, an optional upcharge ticket for riding in "first class" with nice tables, an outdoor car with benches and seats (but no heat... be warned if the weather is bad), and even "Pullman" service for a higher fare in a restored observation car. (If you ever wanted to ride in the engine... that is available too!) All the cars are kept up well and not rusting hulks (which others might prefer for their "historical charms)! The trip isn't too long... about an hour... which seems about right. Those of you with kids will be thankful that isn't so long as to be boring. And, for those wishing that they could enjoy a family outing without breaking the bank this is a good option. I do wish food was available, but as of yet it isn't. Because some people are slobs, expecting them to clean up after messy riders is probably a lot to ask at this point. Their gift shop is tiny, but if this operation continues to grow it might get larger. They only had things like magnets, pins, cheap train toys, etc. I love trains of all types, and I am so glad that this railroad is working hard to keep the line going. I wish them well, and will surely be back!

We went for the candy cane express train ride Dec 7 2025 . This was the 2nd year in a row doing…read morethis . We go as a family of 8 , 3 kids , and me who has mobility issues . I emailed them ahead of time to let them know I will be using wheelchair and then crutches getting on the train . Let me tell you the staff was so helpful and friendly. Idk if it's because they are part of a "Christmas crew" or just genuinely care about people. Train ride was 1 hr long . With Elves , Santa , Buddy the elf , hot chocolate, cookies , writing a letter to Santa and receiving jingle bells and collectible mugs . Fun ride for the whole family .

Six of us took out a 22' pontoon boat mid week on Lake George. The boat drove nicely and was easy…read moreto operate. The staff was great with operating instructions and gave us a map of the lake. We went out for a three hour tour and really enjoyed our shoreline cruise. This lake is beautiful! Well worth it and a great adventure!

We have rented boats Inn Lake George for many years. Our rental here was a big disappointment…read more The condition of the boat was shoddy and very old. It is reasonable to expect that the rental does not have worn, torn seats and the prior belongings left on the boat. We were given misinformation by staff and Jennifer ( the "boss"), who is very difficult to reach at any time was shockingly rude. Not the experience you would expect in boating world on Lake George.

What an amazing experience!…read more My boyfriend, family and I rented a chartered boat for a few hours. We enjoyed the sightseeing and the overall relaxing atmosphere on the boat. The breeze was perfect! Highly enjoyable after being in the sun all day. We were even able to take a little swim which was also perfect. The water was the perfect temperature and I was surprised that it was somewhat clear! Very refreshing, We were also able to drink on the boat, so that we did! It was the perfect afternoon! I also need to give a huge shoutout to our boat driver Nate! Nate was awesome and personable! Do not think twice about doing this! Also, try and get Nate if possible!

We went out on a chartered pontoon boat for 3 hours with Kevin and we had the BEST day. He brought…read moreus to the perfect spots for swimming and hanging out. It was so relaxing and fun, I couldn't recommend this more!