Accommodations / Conference Venue
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
48 Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845
Delegates are invited to stay at the official AdventureELEVATE hotel and onsite venue, the Fort William Hotel and Conference Center. This historic hotel is located on a 18-acre estate, spanning the southern shore at the head of Lake George. Many rooms have incredible views of the islands of Lake George and the surrounding Adirondack mountains. Rates range from $139-$189USD for single and double rooms and $189USD for suites. Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at the time of check-in.
- Book today by calling 800-234-0267 or 518-668-3081 and mention ‘Adventure Travel’ as there are a block of rooms reserved for AdventureELEVATE delegates.
- Final booking date: May 10, 2019
Arriving to Lake George by Car, Air, or Train?
By Car
Driving to Lake George is easy and beautiful, with the views of mountains and lakes along the way.
- From the south, Route 87 North (NYS Thruway) to Exit 24 at Albany. At Albany continue north on Route 87 (Adirondack Northway) to Exits 18–26.
- From the north, Route 87 South (Adirondack Northway) to Exits 26–18.
- From the west, Route 90 East (NYS Thruway) Exit 24 to Albany. At Albany continue north on Route 87 (Adirondack Northway) to Exits 18–26.
- From the east, Route 90 West (NYS Thruway) Exit 24 to Albany. At Albany continue north on Route 87 (Adirondack Northway) to Exits 18–26.
By Air
The Albany International Airport is 50 miles south of the Lake George Area and serves most major airlines. Car rentals and bus service are available from the airport.
International delegates may fly into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark International Airport and then connect to Albany International Airport, or could also rent a car. It is around 4 hours to drive from JFK or Newark to Lake George.
Airport Transfers from Albany International Airport
- PUBLIC BUS SERVICE : Drop off point is in the center of Lake George village about 15 minute walk to the hotel.
- TAXIS, LIMO, RIDE SHARE
- LYFT services: Estimated cost is between $68-$79 for a 4 passenger car and around $105-$119 for a 6 passenger car
- RENTAL CARS – The airport provides five options of rental car services to select from – AVIS, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise and National/Alamo
- PREMIER TRANSPORTATION – Contact Kristian Mackey or call (518)459-6123 to receive a 10% discount.
By Train
AMTRAK® (800-872-7245) runs routes from New York City to Montreal with daily stops in Fort Edward, about 20 minutes from the Lake George Area. Car rentals, taxi and Greater Glens Falls Transit System shuttles are available from the station. To schedule a pickup on the GGFT shuttles, please call 518-792-1085, 48 hours prior to arrival.
By Bus
Adirondack Trailways and Greyhound maintain a regular schedule to towns throughout the Lake George Area from destinations across the U.S.
Travelling From Canada
For our friends coming from the North – here are two helpful resources.
Passports & Travel Visa
International visitors to the USA must carry a valid passport and, if required, a valid visa. For delegates who are citizens of countries that require a visa, the ATTA can provide you with an invitation letter to assist you in your visa application. Registered delegates only, fill out the Visa Letter Request Form. Your invitation letter will be delivered by email as a PDF file within five business days.
Climate
Weather in Lake George in June is in the mid to high 70°F/20°C’s in the day and in the low 50°F/20°C at night. Be sure to check the weather closer to the event to pack accordingly for any adventures you may take.
Attire
As with all ATTA events, the attire is ‘Adventure Casual’. Adventure Casual means jeans or pants with a shirt or fleece, on occasion you may see a sport jacket or very casual dress. The weather in Lake George can change quickly so it’s best to dress in layers.. Still unsure what to pack? Watch the AdventureELEVATE video from last year and take a look at previous attendees attire.
Airfare Discount
A 5% booking discount from Alaska Airlines is available to AdventureELEVATE delegates arriving to New York’s JFK International Airport (JFK) or New Jersey’s Newark Airport (EWR). Refer to other transportation options to continue on to Lake George.
Discount Code: ECMC354
To use the Discount Code, go to alaskaair.com and input the Discount Code when searching for flights. By clicking the “?” next to the discount code box after entering the code you may view a detailed description of the rules. You may also use the Discount Code by calling Alaska Airlines Group Desk at 800-445-4435; however, a $15.00 per person ticketing fee will apply.
Time Zone
Lake George is in the Eastern Time Zone (GMT -5 hours).
Official Air Booking Desk
ATTA’s official air booking desk is Exito Travel. Registered delegates are eligible for Exito’s exclusive options on flights to New York. For information and a custom quote, call 800-655-4053, or book directly at EXITO Travel.
