Friends Lake Inn Near Gore Mountain
A destination for upscale accommodations and fine dining in Chestertown, NY.
Photos courtesy of Friends Lake Inn.
A venerable institution for gourmet dining and luxury lodging, Friends Lake Inn has been operating for around 40 years. Constructed in the 1860s as a boarding house for tannery workers, the Inn was turned into tourist lodging in the early 20th century. In the 1980s, it was converted into an upscale inn and gourmet restaurant. Various owners have made numerous upgrades since then, including completely renovating all rooms within the last five years.
Its current incarnation is a beautiful inn with 18 unique rooms, each with luxury appointments like plush robes, exquisite pillows and bed linens, high-speed wifi, and individual climate control. Many rooms feature gas or wood-burning fireplaces, jacuzzi or soaker tubs, steam showers, balconies or porches, and private entries.
For added privacy, the Inn also offers a luxury cabin on the property that sleeps four with a king bed and sofa sleeper. The cabin features a private screened-in porch, full kitchen, cast iron stove, luxury bed linens, plush robes, high-speed wifi and a private outdoor fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. Guests can pre-order food items from the Inn and arrive to a stocked fridge, including wine.
The property includes nature trails for hiking or x-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. And guests are close to Gore Mountain for downhill skiing, rafting on the Hudson River, miles of hiking and biking trails, and the Lake George area for pursuing boating and water activities.
The Friends Lake Inn has long been a destination for foodies. The recipient of numerous dining awards, including Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, the Inn is consistently featured in the Adirondack’s “Best Of” lists. The restaurant and casual bistro offer contemporary American fare featuring beef, chicken and seafood entrees, and vegetarian options. Guests can opt into a dinner meal plan as part of their lodging. All inn guests are treated to a made-to-order breakfast daily.
Whether you’re looking for a delicious dinner or a luxury stay, Friends Lake Inn can accommodate you.
Explore near Friends Lake Inn.
Shop for Adirondack gifts and clothing.
Upcoming events in the Gore Mountain region.
Widlund Gallery and North Creek Railway Depot Museum present an exhibit of artifacts from skiing’s early days in the Adirondacks.
The Courthouse Gallery presents a mesmerizing exhibit featuring textile and landscape paintings.
Stop in to the Lake George Land Conservancy’s annual open house. Learn about their latest projects to safeguard the pristine lands that surround and protect Lake George.
Back for two weekends in January, The Gem in Bolton Landing hosts its annual outdoor ice bar.
The Sagamore Resort’s epic Glacier Ice Bar will be open on January 24, 25, 31 and February 1, 2025.
Get ready for the coolest celebration in Lake George Village.
Up Yonda Farms offers mile-long snowshoe treks to learn how plants and animals prepare for winter.
Enjoy a lakefront ice bar on weekends from January 25 to March 2 in Lake George Village at The Lagoon.
Enjoy après ski fun at Gore Mountain with live music, drink specials, and more. Josh Clevenstine performs on January 25.
Back for two weekends in January, The Gem in Bolton Landing hosts its annual outdoor ice bar.
It’s your last chance to visit The Sagamore Resort’s epic Glacier Ice Bar on January 31 and February 1, 2025.
Get ready for the coolest celebration in Lake George Village at Adirondack Brewery’s Funky Ice Fest.
Lake George’s annual Winter Carnival takes place every weekend in February 2025.
Journey back to the 1750s at Fort William Henry in Lake George, where life in a British fort in winter unfolds.
Enjoy après ski fun at Gore Mountain with live music, drink specials, and more.
Experience a weekend of unforgettable winter magic with live music, an authentic Adirondack ice bar, fire displays and more.
Experience a Valentine’s weekend of winter magic with live music, an authentic Adirondack ice bar, fire displays and more.
Snocade, Indian Lake’s week-long winter carnival has something for everyone.
Experience the thrill of an Adirondack Winter Carnival on Brant Lake.
Wild and wacky winter family fun at Chestertown’s annual Krazy Downhill Cardboard Sled Derby.