Keeping children entertained during summer break is no easy feat, but Lake Placid’s many fabulous lodging options take the sweat out of traveling with the kids and add in some fun!
Some of the familiar phrases yelled that fill your kids’ ears in the hot summer months, will find new meanings during your vacation getaway in the high-peaks of the Adirondacks in Lake Placid!
“Get in the car!”
The little rascals will gladly jump into the packed car if it means they get to be chauffeured by their parents to all of Lake Placid’s must-do activities. Families can enjoy some fun in the sun whether they are taking advantage of Mirror Lake’s cool waters for kayaking or paddle-boarding or enjoying a bike ride taking in the panoramic views. The kids won’t waste a second jumping into the car to keep moving on from one fun adventure to the next.
“You’re just like your father.”
…Because you caught just as big of a fish as him while you spent your day out on the lake! Go home with a story to tell about that gigantic pike or walleye you hooked right after dad taught you the basics of being a pro angler! Lake Placid offers a variety of prime fishing locations; on Mirror Lake conveniently located near the business district or the northern end of town right on Lake Placid.
“No more TV for you today.”
While visiting Lake Placid, TV and electronics will be the last thing on your children’s brain! They won’t want to miss out on some of the most beautiful sights of the Adirondacks firsthand, whether it be a rewarding, breath-taking view from the top of one of the many mountains you can hike (ranging in all levels from kid-friendly to mountain-man), from the Ausable Chasm, from your own canoe or kayak as you journey down the Saranac River, or as observe the 700 foot long High Falls Gorge!
“No treats until after dinner.”
choose from the many incredible dining options Lake Placid has to offer. Eat right by the water’s edge of Mirror Lake or grab a pizza to bring back to the hotel room. After dinner enjoy a relaxing glass of wine as you take in the fresh summer air from the patio or balcony of your hotel. The kids will be thrilled as they get to experience s’more making around a bonfire!
“Just give me a minute!”
Parents can enjoy some R&R and alone time at one of the spas located at your lodging or while having a delicious dinner with an intimate Adirondack atmosphere. Keep the kids busy while you enjoy your downtime by sending them off to go play Marco-Polo in the pool or enjoy the many great amenities the various kid-friendly lodging options have to offer.
Thanks to Whiteface Lodge for putting together this clever compilation for us, and providing the photos. The Lodge is located at 7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946, and close to all the action, whether it’s a thrilling bobsled ride at the Olympic Sports Complex or a relaxing nature walk to the Ausable River that you seek . It’s one of the many lodging accommodations in Lake Placid that is sure to keep the family fun at its peak! They also have great options for families this summer including Kamp Kanu, a complimentary on-site adventure camp for children!
There are many great hotels in Lake Placid and throughout the Adirondack region. Your stay at one of these hotels promises a summer-to-remember for you and your kids, and who knows it may even be the start to an annual summer tradition!
Check out a great list of Adirondack lodging and plan your summer getaway today!
