🌲 Lake George & Saratoga Summer Escape - 2-Day Itinerary 🚗💨

I took 3 leisurely days to enjoy this perfect summer getaway! Day 1: Lake George Adventure 🗺️ Morning: Summit & Cruise ❤️ Drive/hike up Prospect Mountain for breathtaking lake views ❤️ 1-hour steamboat cruise—lunch onboard or at a lakeside restaurant 🚢 🥾 Afternoon: Shelving Rock Falls 🦅 15-min drive to east trailhead (limited parking!) • Easy 1-mile roundtrip hike (200ft elevation) to refreshing waterfall pool • Optional 6.8-mile moderate hike to Shelving Rock summit ⚠️ ⏳ Short on time? Skip Fort William Henry Museum ($25, 2hrs) 🎡 Evening: Lakeside Fun • Stroll Lake George Village • Visit Magic Forest or Six Flags Great Escape (full-day option) • Sunset dinner at a lakefront restaurant 🌅 Day 2: Saratoga Springs Charm ☀️ Morning: Spa & Cars ❤️ Roosevelt Baths & Spa (book ahead!) at Saratoga Spa State Park 💆 🏭 Saratoga Auto Museum ($12)—classic car exhibits 🚗✨ 🍽️ Noon: Broadway Lunch & Park • Picnic in Congress Park (fountains, ducks, mineral springs—taste the funky water!) • Ride the historic carousel 🎠 • Quick stop at Saratoga Springs History Museum 🌳 Afternoon: Horses & History • Horse Racing Hall of Fame 🏇 ❤️ Schuyler House (Hamilton’s father-in-law’s home!) 🌆 Evening: Shopping & Sips • Browse Broadway boutiques for souvenirs/candy 🍬 • Wine tasting at a local winery or bar 🍷 #HikingTrails #HiddenGems #TravelGuide #UpstateNY #SummerGetaway #NYRoadTrip