Each year in early June, the town of Lake George, New York, welcomes tens of thousands of bikers to the Americade Motorcycle Rally, commonly known as Bike Week. Bike Week offers a variety of biker-friendly activities, including guided rides through the Adirondack Mountains, speakers, seminars, bike and equipment expos, and bike contests. The Lake George area offers several lodging options for you and your bike. Bike Week books up quickly, so make your reservations early.
The Country Inn and Suites Lake George offers free parking, two swimming pools, an exercise center, high-speed wireless Internet access and a free daily newspaper. Guests can enjoy a free breakfast in the morning featuring waffles, pastries, fruit, cereals, juice and coffee. Each guestroom features a 27-inch television with premium cable channels, a coffeemaker and free local telephone calls. Some rooms feature Jacuzzi tubs, microwaves and refrigerators. All rooms are non-smoking. Children under age 18 stay free with a paying adult. The Country Inn and Suites Lake George is located within walking distance of a café and a steakhouse, and is within short driving distance of several other local restaurants. The Country Inn is also within walking distance of Six Flags Great Escape amusement park, an indoor family fun center and is less than a mile from a golf course. The Country Inn and Suites Lake George offers a 15 percent discount on stays of three consecutive nights during June and July, just in time for Bike Week.
Country Inn and Suites Lake George
1130 Route 9
Queensbury, NY 12804
518-745-0180
800-596-2375 (toll-free)
countryinns.com
Situated on the shores of Lake George, the Blue Water Manor is open from May until October. Choose from several lodging options, including motel rooms, private cottages, log cabins, or lakefront rooms in the main lodge. All lodging features private bathrooms, air conditioning and televisions. Some rooms include kitchenettes. The Blue Water Manor offers a variety of watersports, including waterskiing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming. The manor also offers free parking, a heated indoor pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, basketball, children’s movie nights and live musical entertainment in the Blue Moose Tavern.
Blue Water Manor
4436 Lake Shore Drive
Diamond Point, NY 12824
518-644-2535
800-299-8938 (toll-free)
bluewatermanor.com
The Lake George Windsor Motel is open from mid-May until mid-October. Located in the heart of Lake George Village, the Windsor offers free parking, a heated outdoor pool, a picnic area and complimentary continental breakfast. Rooms feature two doubles or one queen bed, fifties décor, television, air conditioning and private bathrooms. The Windsor is within minutes walking distance of shops and dining, the Lake George beach and boardwalk, two amusement parks and is just across the street from the Fort William Henry living history museum. Guests who stay at the Windsor Monday through Saturday night during Bike Week receive a special flat rate. In 2011, the event will be held across the street from the Windsor.
Lake George Windsor Motel
51 Canada St.
Lake George, NY 12845
518-668-0100
888-668-5134 (toll-free)
windsorlakegeorge.com
