The Sagamore, hotel in Bolton Landing, United States of America
The Sagamore is a hotel in Bolton Landing, New York, set on a private island connected to the shore of Lake George by a short causeway. The white wooden building dates to the late 1800s and faces the water on three sides, with guest rooms, restaurants, a marina, and an outdoor pool on the grounds.
The hotel first opened in 1883 and quickly became a summer retreat for wealthy families traveling north from New York and Boston. It burned down twice and was rebuilt each time, with the current structure dating to 1930.
The Sagamore carries the spirit of the grand resort hotels that once lined the Adirondack lakes, and visitors can sense that today in the wide verandas and lakeside setting. Guests tend to dress up for dinner, giving the place a slightly formal tone that sets it apart from most modern hotels.
The property sits on a peninsula accessible by car, and parking is available on site, though the grounds are spread across several buildings and walkways. Wearing comfortable shoes helps when moving between the different areas, especially near the waterfront.
Although the current building dates only to 1930, the site earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places, which is relatively rare for a 20th-century hotel. The recognition reflects the role the location played in shaping leisure travel in the Adirondack region over more than a century.
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