Flamingo Resort On Lake George.

Diamond Point puts the resort midway between the noise of Lake George Village and the quieter end at Bolton Landing, which is the right address for families who want lake access without the Canada Street crowds. The private sand beach is the centerpiece. The jumping bridge is the only one on Lake George, and it gets used hard by kids and grown adults pretending to be kids.

Lodging runs from simple rooms to studios and multi-bedroom apartment-style units, so groups can size up without splitting across properties. Two heated pools, charcoal grills around the grounds, and complimentary L.L. Bean kayaks and paddleboards. A boathouse rooftop and a waterfront deck give the lake-view seats.

ADK Boat Tours runs out of the resort's docks for wakesurfing, tubing, water-skiing, cliff-jumping trips, and cruises, so guests don't have to leave the property to get behind a tow rope. Best for families who want one address that covers a week.