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About Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Inn is a wedding venue serving couples across the Albany area from Chestertown. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Jimbo's Club at the Point, The Lodge on Echo Lake. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Friends Lake Inn
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Chestertown, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Gore Mountain Lodge
- The Alpine Lodge
- Phoenix Inn Resort
- Copperfield Inn
- Black Mountain Lodge
- The Inn on Gore Mountain
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Friends Lake Inn through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Albany
How much do wedding venues cost in Albany?
Venue pricing in Albany spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Albany?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Albany weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 16° | 19% | 4:03 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 19% | 4:47 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 26° | 21% | 6:24 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 37° | 24% | 6:59 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 25% | 7:30 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 26% | 7:51 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 24% | 7:49 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 22% | 7:17 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 6:27 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 41° | 21% | 5:34 PM | 6:12 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 32° | 21% | 3:49 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 24% | 3:36 PM | 4:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Albany Airport (6.8 mi from Albany). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Albany.
Getting to Albany
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ALB Albany International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| New York City | 131 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Providence | 133 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Boston | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Albany; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY 12817, USA
- Where
- Chestertown · 68 miles north of central Albany
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Albany
- One of 117 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (518) 494-4751
- Website
- Visit site
From Friends Lake Inn's website
“Romantic Upstate New York Getaways Are Best Found At Friends Lake Inn of the Adirondacks. Lake Views, Fine Dining, Hiking Trails & Luxury Guest Rooms.”friendslake.com
- Services they list
- Outdoor ceremony, Bar service, Elopements
- Prices on their site
- From $159 per guest
- Capacity
- Up to 50 guests
Read from friendslake.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Friends Lake Inn before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Chestertown
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 10
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