10 days in Lake George, Crown Point & Ticonderoga Itinerary

A playground for America’s wealthy families, Lake George was nicknamed "Queen of the American Lakes." While these families often stayed in private country houses, a tourism industry built up around them in the early 20th century facilitated by two YMCAs.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Magic Forest and Shelving Rock Falls. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark and Central Park Rose Garden. Get out of town with these interesting Lake George side-trips: Manchester (The American Museum of Fly Fishing, North Meadow Farm, &more) and Saratoga Springs History Museum (in Saratoga Springs). And it doesn't end there: see what you can catch with Bolton Boat Tours and Water Sports on Lake George, get outside with Equinox Balloons, get engrossed in the history at Lake George Historical Association and Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Veterans Memorial Park.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Lake George online day trip planner.

Indianapolis to Lake George is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Indianapolis in June, with highs in Lake George at 77°F and lows at 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Crown Point.

Crown Point is a town in Essex County, New York, United States, located on the west shore of Lake Champlain. On the 17th (Sat), stop by Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards, then contemplate the long history of Crown Point State Historic Site, then make a trip to Champlain Memorial Lighthouse, and finally kick back and relax at D.A.R. State Park.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Crown Point road trip planning website.

You can drive from Lake George to Crown Point in 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 55°F. You'll set off for Ticonderoga on the 18th (Sun).

Ticonderoga is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. Step off the beaten path and head to Star Trek Original Series Set Tour and King's Garden. Bring the kids along to Mt. Defiance and The Hancock House. Venture out of the city with trips to Texas Falls Recreation Area (in Hancock), UVM Morgan Horse Farm (in Middlebury) and Vergennes (Lake Champlain Maritime Museum & Button Bay State Park). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Schroon Lake Town Beach, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Marcy, and look for all kinds of wild species at Adirondack Mountains.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Ticonderoga online travel planner.

Ticonderoga is very close to Crown Point. In June, daily temperatures in Ticonderoga can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel back home.