Swimming

Lake George Beach. The popular swimming beach, also known as Million Dollar Beach, has a bathhouse, lifeguards, lockers, picnic facilities, and volleyball nets. Beach Rd., east of U.S. 9, Lake George, New York, 12845. 518/668--3352. $10 parking. Memorial Day–Labor Day, daily 9–6:30.

Lake George Steamboat Co.. Lake George Steamboat Co. offers cruises on its three boats: the Minne-Ha-Ha, a steam paddle wheeler; the 1907 Mohican; and the 190-foot Lac du Saint Sacrement. Cruises, offered daily May through October, include sightseeing excursions as well as brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises. Special themed and holiday cruises are also scheduled throughout the year. 57 Beach Rd., Lake George, New York, 12845. 518/668--5777; www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com. $10.