My mini vacation this past November at the Great Escape Lodge turned out to be just what the doctor ordered!
The Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark is a 200-room family suite lodge; featuring a 38,000 square foot indoor water park with attractions designed to make every age group smile.
From the moment I walked in to the rustically elegant Adirondack-inspired lobby, to the moment I checked-out, I felt pampered by all the great amenities this four-storey resort had to offer.
The warmth of natural stone, wood and earth tones throughout the common rooms and family suites made me feel right at home, as if on another outdoor adventure.
The hallways, gift shop, snack bar and even the restaurant were reminiscent of the many top hunting & fishing lodges I have visited over the years.
The Family suites, like the one we stayed in, were comfortable and roomy, and maintain the Adirondack cabin theme nicely with framed nature images and well-appointed wood trim around every turn.
Every room in the Great Escape Lodge includes a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker & coffee, sitting area, iron/ironing board and free Wi-Fi.
The Lodge’s indoor water park, aptly named White Water Bay, really is a destination on its own, and the millions of gallons of warm soothing water all around gave the sense of being at a lush tropical resort.
The lazy river was more my speed. I must have gone around 5 dozen times or more, undoubtedly, with a smile on my face each and every time.
This perfectly-sized waterpark offered a nice balance between, what I would call, younger kid attractions and older kid attractions. The upper portion is where the younger enthusiasts hang-out, while down below is more for teens and adults.
Conveniently located in the heart of New York’s Adirondack Mountains, the town of Lake George has plenty to offer in the way of restaurants and shopping as well. I was in my culinary element with tasty meals to be had at my favourite US restaurant chains – Golden Corral and Applebee’s.
All in all, my time spent at the Great Escape Lodge served as the perfect autumn getaway. Thanks to Jessica Hansen, and all the staff at this terrific family resort, for ensuring we had a great time.
For more information: http://www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com/
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