Traditional day for Board Meeting and Welcoming Party with appetizers and a light buffet. For those not involved in the Board Meeting, there are many options. You might walk into the nearby town to visit some local stores and restaurants for lunch. Close by is the Hyde Collection – an art museum and historic home exhibiting Italian Renaissance and 18th-century French paintings and sculpture. For those that prefer the outdoors and walking trails, there is Crandall Park. And for the more adventuresome, there is the Adirondack Adventure Center in nearby Lake Luzerne featuring an adventure course in a forest canopy. And for some of us, there is shopping such as Laura’s Vintage Clothing on Ridge street, or strolling along Lake George or Saratoga Springs Shops.

Our first tour day is a big one! We’ll tour deep into the Adirondack Park to the Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. You’ll pass through some quaint towns along the way, but save your stops for the return trip. You’ll want to have as much time at the museum as you can. There are 17 areas spread out in a rustic setting that depict life in the Adirondacks, working in the woods, boating, the love of the wilderness and even fire towers to climb. The view from the Lake View Café is spectacular. Lunch will be part of your admission. On the return trip, stop at some of the many antique shops or local fare. Dinner will be on your own at any of the stops along the way or back in Glens Falls.

This is a truly special day. First, we will tour to the Saratoga National Historical Park. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War for the American Army. You will see Victory Woods where the British, seriously outnumbered, surrendered in 1777. This is hallowed land and a significant piece of our American heritage. Enjoy the experience. Then you will head back to Glens Falls to get ready to board the buses for Lake George. We’ll give the Pierces a rest since parking at Lake George in the summer is not for the faint of heart! At 5:30 you will board the Lac du Saint Sacrement for a two-and-a-half hour sunset dinner cruise complete with live entertainment. You’ll witness the beauty of the Adirondacks at sunset as you enjoy a scrumptious buffet in a climate-controlled dining room. A separate area will be set aside for Pierce- Arrow guests.

Today you move on to Saratoga Springs. This calls for a stop at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Even if you are not a fan of horse racing, it is impossible not to love this museum. You see the silks worn by famous jockeys and hear famous races in progress. The highlight is the theatrical presentation called What it Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame. This features interactive videos with Hall of Fame jockeys and trainers. It answers the question of how trainers identify those special potential winners from all possible thoroughbreds. One comes away with a great admiration for the trainers, the jockeys and in particular the beautiful horses that comprise horse racing. A definite don’t miss! Lunch will be a fun gathering at Mama Mia’s in downtown Saratoga Springs for an authentic Italian meal. After enjoying the food, you will head on to the Saratoga Auto Museum. The museum houses thirty vehicles in three galleries. There may be a really big surprise display in June – fingers crossed! Friday night concludes with the Flea Market and Ladies’ Vintage Attic.

It is time for the car show. And quite luckily it is in a beautiful park directly across from the Queensbury. There will be music in the gazebo and readily available lunch and drinks to purchase. Following the show, will be the Ladies’ Tea and Vintage Hat show as well as the Technical Session. Saturday concludes with the traditional banquet and awards. The setting for our banquet is a newly expanded Adirondack Ballroom opened in the summer of 2022. As with all other function rooms in the hotel, it has retained the historic charm of the original hotel.