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Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail

Raise a glass to the Adirondacks along the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail, a self-guided route connecting local breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries throughout the Lake George region and surrounding communities.

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    Sip Your Way Through the Adirondacks

    Created by the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB, the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail highlights the region’s growing community of craft beverage makers. From small-batch beer and locally made wine to hard cider and spirits, the trail offers a variety of ways to experience the flavors of the Adirondacks.

    The trail extends beyond Lake George Village into Warren, Washington, Essex and Northern Saratoga counties, making it easy to build a day trip around several tasting destinations. Visitors can stop at individual tasting rooms, breweries and distilleries or plan a longer getaway around the region’s craft beverage scene.

    People sit around a fire pit on a patio at dusk, enjoying food and drinks under string lights. The atmosphere is lively, with more groups at tables and a building lit up in the background—many guests savoring selections from the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail.
    Adirondack Winery & Extreme Heights Cidery Queensbury Tasting Room

    Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

    The Lake George area offers a variety of craft beverage experiences. Adirondack Pub & Brewery in Lake George brews more than 25 all-natural, non-pasteurized craft ales on-site, while Adirondack Winery offers handcrafted wines at its Lake George and Queensbury locations.

    For spirits, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery in Fort Ann produces vodka, gin and moonshine, while Lake George Distilling Company creates small-batch spirits using ingredients from the Adirondack region. Other stops include Ledge Rock Hill Winery in Lake George and Bolton Landing Brewing Company in Bolton Landing.

    Visitors can also explore the trail by guided transportation. Local craft beverage tours offer a way to visit multiple producers without having to drive between stops.

    Shelves display assorted craft beer cans, a boxed cider project beer, and a dessert menu in a cozy, rustic bar setting with wood accents and soft lighting—perfect for those exploring the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail.
    Adirondack Pub & Brewery

    Events & Activities

    Craft beverage events take place throughout the year across the Lake George region. The annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival brings more than 120 New York wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries and artisan food vendors to Lake George. The 2026 festival took place June 27–28 at Charles R. Wood Park.

    The Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail is also a great addition to a Lake George getaway, whether you’re looking for a casual afternoon tasting, a brewery stop after exploring the outdoors or a full day visiting local producers.

    Hours

    Hours vary by individual brewery, winery, cidery and distillery. Check with each location before visiting.

    Admission

    There is no general admission fee for the trail. Tasting fees, tours and other experiences vary by individual business.

    Note: The trail’s previous digital passport is currently inactive while the Lake George Regional Chamber updates the passport and prize-redemption program.

    A row of beer taps with bird logos on the left; on the right, a pint glass with Bolton Landing Brewing Company sits on a railing by a lake with trees and hills in the background, capturing the spirit of the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail.
    Bolton Landing Brewing Company

    Where is the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail?

    Various locations throughout Warren, Washington, Essex and Northern Saratoga counties

    Directions

    Take Amtrak to the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail

    Take Amtrak’s Empire Service to Fort Edward, the closest Amtrak station to the Lake George area. From the station, continue by rental car, taxi or rideshare. Because the trail includes producers spread across several communities, a car or organized beverage tour is recommended for visiting multiple stops. Always plan for a designated driver when participating in tastings.

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    People gather in an outdoor patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and string lights, beside a modern building that reads Barrel House. Whether talking or relaxing by the fire, visitors enjoy the welcoming atmosphere—a perfect stop along the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail.
    Common Roots Café at the Bierhall & Barrel House
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