According to Travel + Leisure, Lake George is one of only 12 – out of thousands – of lakes spread out across the US that made this exclusive list for its “natural good looks.” The publication recognized Lake George for the Narrows, where “the Southern Adirondacks squeeze the spring-fed lake into a five-mile stretch dotted with hundreds of islands of all sizes.” The lake’s rich history was also acknowledged, including the Sagamore Resort that dates back to the 1880s, and the waterfront mansions along what locals call Millionaire’s Row.