Lake Placid Family Fun

When you and your family visit Lake Placid, New York in the spring and summer months, you'll have so many activities to enjoy, it might be hard to know where start. You, or a licensed Adirondack guide, can teach your children about Adirondack history, wildlife, flora and fauna identification or camping and survival skills that will last a lifetime. Besides a hands-on educational experience, the area offers a host of Lake Placid outdoor activities that will make vacationing in Lake Placid a family tradition for many years to come.

What better way to enjoy the sunshine, chirping birds and blossoming flowers of spring than by taking a road trip to Lake Placid? From spring to summer, the Adirondacks come to life with campers, hikers, cyclists, climbers and families.

Families with younger children can enjoy many Lake Placid activities, including day hikes, swimming, fishing, paddling, boating and miniature golf. For those with older children, explore the Adirondack High Peaks hiking trails and go horseback riding, whitewater rafting, learn about maple sugaring and enjoy the cuisine at the unique area restaurants.

With a variety of cultural and athletic Lake Placid events, you're sure to find something of interest to base your stay around. If your family includes a furry friend, the village of Lake Placid is a great place for dogs — and offers many pet-friendly lodging options. Take a look at the latest Lake Placid lodging packages to save this spring and summer.

The awe-inspiring mountain views provide the ideal backdrop for your next vacation. Make lasting memories in Lake Placid this year, whether you're coming up for a day, a week or an extended stay.

Some popular Lake Placid summer activities include:

• Taking in a show at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts
• Swimming and sunbathing at the Mirror Lake public beach
• Getting into the Olympic spirit at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum
• Taking a leisurely 2.7-mile walk around Mirror Lake
• Going for a horseback ride at the Adirondack Equine Center
• Shopping for unique gifts and souvenirs on Main Street in Lake Placid
• Learning about the Adirondacks' history and culture at the Adirondack Wild Center 
• Water sports such as tubing, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
• Exploring the waterfalls at High Falls Gorge
• Taking a scenic plane ride over the Lake Placid region
• Day hiking on short trails, such as Owl's Head, Blueberry Mountain or the ever-popular Mt. Jo
• Splashing down the Hudson River on an Adirondack whitewater rafting trip

The Adirondacks have been a popular summer vacation destination for hundreds of years — come see why – book a reservation to visit Lake Placid today!