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Fort William Henry

Fort William Henry

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I found Fort William Henry to be one of the best stops for people interested in history. The fort is located just a little west of the Lake George Battlefield in Northern New York. The building of the fort was ordered by William Johnson. The construction was over seen by William Eyer a British military engineer.

Fort William Henry
Fort William Henry

The fort was attacked twice by the French and Indians. The first attack occurred while Eyer was the forts commander. Eyer was able to repel the assault and hold the fort. The second attack which is better known was made famous by the novel “Last of the Mohicans”   and by the Fort William Henry massacre. The fort which was destroyed in the second attack has been restored back to what it was at the time of the attack. 

The fort when it was fully occupied was the third largest settlement in the English colonies. Only New York and Philadelphia had larger populations.  

While touring the fort you will meet several reenactors, who will help to bring it all to life for you. They fire both muskets and cannon as well as guide you on ghost tours on select nights. I have not been on the ghost tour but I think it could be interesting.

 

Cate's at Bolton Landing

Cate’s at Bolton Landing

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Cate’s at Bolton Landing is a good example of the difference in Lake George and Bolton Landing. The streets are very tight with parking on both sides, but the closeness of everything gives a feeling of being a part. You just feel at home in Bolton Landing. Cate’s is right on the street, When you sit there you are a part of everything.

Cate's at Bolton Landing

Cate’s has really great Italian food. I had the Lasagna.  The menu says that it is a local favorite and I can see why it was really good.

Cate's at Bolton Landing
The Lasagna

My wife had the Chicken Marsala and really enjoyed it.

Cate's at Bolton Landing
Chicken Marsala

The amount of food was unbelievable. I seldom leave anything behind but on this trip to Cate’s at Bolton Landing, I could not eat it all. Cate’s menu is family friendly, but the restaurant is also very nice for couples wanting a night out.

We were rusted due to my trip planning and did not get to stay as long as we would have liked. When we visit the Lake George area again we hope to stay at the same VRBO and to try more of the restaurants in the area.