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Lake George is one of the beautiful towns located in the scenic Adirondack Mountains. In fact, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that Lake George was the most beautiful lake in the country. This year-round tourist destination typically welcomes the most visitors during the summer months when the lake is more hospitable for swimming and boating. The quaint village features a main street of shops, boutiques and restaurants. Many visitors take in the lake and the nearby excitement of The Great Escape Theme Park for a truly well rounded vacation.

Lake George: The Great Escape Theme Park History
Originally named Storytown USA, this park got its start in 1954 as a small theme park that celebrated Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Over the years, the park expanded to add Ghost Town and Jungle Land to appeal to older visitors. In 1983, the park was renamed The Great Escape and the Six Flags corporation took over the theme park in 1996. Now known as The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, the park has expanded to over 140 acres. Overall, there are more than 135 rides, shows and attractions.

Great Escape Attractions
The Great Escape offers traditional amusement park train rides as well as water thrills in the Splashwater Kingdom water park.

Rides
The Tornado: One of the newest water rides at the park is The Tornado, a five story, 5,000 gallon water ride that sends guests swirling through a giant funnel.
The Comet: Rated as one of the top wooden roller coasters in the country, The Comet reaches speeds of 50 miles per hour and a height of 95 feet.
Alpine Bobsled: This sled-like coaster is a unique experience for guests of The Great Escape, featuring a trackless ride that reaches speeds of 35 miles per hour.
Boomerang Coast to Coaster: This ride reverses at the start, then shoots riders through corkscrews and loops reaching 45 miles per hour, before traveling backwards to the start again.
Desperado Plunge: This family flume carnival ride provides cooling relief on a hot summer day.
Twister Falls: This twisting, turning inner tube ride in the Splashwater Kingdom is sure to delight park guests.
Paul Bunyan's Bucket Brigade: A five-story tree house that offers plenty of opportunities for all ages to get soaked.