4) Lake George
Situated in the majestic Adirondack Park in Upstate New York, Lake George is not only a family friendly vacation spot, it’s full of history as well. There are road signs marking important sites and monuments honoring fallen war heroes. Some of the lakes most popular attractions are named in honor of those who contributed to its history, like the Lac du Saint Sacrament, the largest boat in the Lake George Steamboat Company’s fleet, that was named after the lake’s original moniker. While there are many fun-filled activities to enjoy, such as boating, golfing, parasailing, and horseback riding, you should also set aside some time to visit the historical sites like Battlefield Park, Fort William Henry, Fort Ticonderoga and Saratoga National Historic Park. Lake George is also home to one of the largest Garnet mines in the world. Gore Mountain garnet deposit is recognized as a world-famous geology site. Garnet is the state gem of New York and birthstone of those born in January.
