We all know your mom has enough candles, blankets, and perfumes… this Mother’s Day gift mom something priceless – a Lake George getaway! A weekend in Lake George is the ultimate Mother’s Day gift for so many reasons! The scenic backdrop of the Adirondack mountains and the many shops and restaurants are just a few. Plus, attending the ADK Wine & Food Festival! Nothing is more meaningful than wanting to spend time together, especially when it includes sampling delicious wines, craft beverages, artisan food vendors, and more! Lake George has so much to offer and has endless activities for both you and your mom to enjoy.
Book your stay!
To start the weekend off, book your stay at Sleep Inn Suites. Located less than 15 minutes from the festival grounds, Sleep Inn Suites is the perfect location to stay with mom for festival weekend! Sleep Inn Suites provides friendly service, contemporary amenities, and nature-inspired rooms curated for a cozy stay. Have a relaxing evening and enjoy a delicious dinner at Fenimore’s Pub or Park 26, located 10 minutes down the road at The Queensbury Hotel.
Grab a sweet treat!
On Saturday morning before the festival, stop into Flour Child Bakery for a sweet treat! Located just 10 minutes down the road from the hotel and right in the heart of Glens Falls, Flour Child Bakery is known for providing high-quality, delicious, and beautiful baked goods! They have everything from scones and muffins to cookies and cakes! Once you’re all filled up on sweets, continue exploring historic Glens Falls by walking the downtown area and checking out all of the local shops Glens Falls has to offer.
Visit Adirondack Winery!
Visit one of Adirondack Winery’s two locations, Lake George or Queensbury! Pop into the Lake George Tasting Room – located just down the road from the festival commons – for a tasting, cider flight, snack board, and more! Whether you’re a seasoned vet when it comes to wine or not exactly sure what you like, Adirondack Winery’s knowledgeable wine concierges are there to guide you every step of the way through the tasting experience!
For a more elevated experience, visit the Queensbury Tasting Room to enjoy additional menu items including flatbreads, sandwiches (gluten-free options available), soup, and delicious cocktail flights! Sit out and relax on the patio by the fire pits or play lawn games!
Head to the ADK Wine & Food Fest!
Next up is the ADK Wine & Food Festival! Head to Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George for a full day at the fest! The ADK Wine & Food Fest is rated the #1 Annual Event in Lake George and is without a doubt an incredible experience to gift your mom this Mother’s Day. Presented by Adirondack Winery, the festival is an amazing opportunity to check out over 120 of New York State’s best wineries, distilleries, cideries, artisan food vendors, crafters, and more with mom! As a designated Farmer’s Market, you will be offered complimentary samples by vendors as you walk around the festival grounds and get to try before you buy. Whether you’re looking for your new favorite wine, cider, fudge, or cheese – you’ll have the opportunity to try it all! There will also be live music for you to enjoy along with cooking and cocktail demonstrations. The festival is the perfect way to show your mom you appreciate her! Experience the beauty Lake George together and have a blast sampling all of the local goods the fest has to offer.
Relax & Unwind!
On Sunday morning after all of the festivities, treat your mom to a unique and relaxing experience at the Adirondack Salt Cave. The Adirondack Salt Cave offers Halotherapy which is a new trend in the holistic wellness space. At the salt cave, you will experience a variety of sights, sounds, lighting, and textures that provide a calm, relaxing, and rejuvenating experience. Halotherapy is a holistic approach that mimics the climate of a salt cave. This treatment is both safe and effective at using salt’s natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to provide relief of respiratory and skin conditions. The salt absorbs and removes any allergens and toxins in your lungs and helps to open airway passages. End your weekend on a calming note and go back home feeling rejuvenated and refreshed after this experience!
Grab a Bite to Eat!
The Log Jam Restaurant takes pride both in the beauty of the Adirondacks and in providing you with superb food and accommodating hospitality in an authentic log cabin. If it weren’t for the aromas of sizzling steaks, you just might think you walked into an Adirondack logging camp 100 years ago! It's inviting atmosphere and delicious menu makes this restaurant a must!
Give back to your mom this Mother’s Day and give her the ultimate Lake George getaway where the two of you can explore, adventure, and relax & unwind together!
