What to do with kids?

Hi,

I am traveling with my husband and kids to Old Forge for 3 days in 2 weeks. We have 3 girls ages 7, 4, and 2. I plan to visit Enchanted Forest and browse in some of the shops. Other than that are there any activities that we could all enjoy together? I don%26#39;t mind a little bit of drive...half an hour or so.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Lisa

What to do with kids?

Take them on a boat ride..The Cruise Boats run from the docks across from Water Safari/Enchanted Forest.

The Adirondack Railroad runs a daily train down the old line along the Moose River..Old Trains, kids love it. Take a ride up to Inlet via the South Shore Road...you will probably see deer and sometimes other critters. Inlet beach has a nice playgound lakeside at the free public beach..Fourth Lake is quite clean for swimming. If the two year old isn%26#39;t too difficult, there is a short hike up Eagle Cliff..it is really fairly easy, and has a super view. It is located in Eagle Bay, just north of Old Forge. just park at the grocery store, cross the Big Moose road and follow Eagle Trail road..there is a trail marker, or a walk around beautiful Moss Lake on the Big Moose Road, There is Mini Golf in the center of Old Forge.

You will loose an entire day at the ';Forest';, especially if its a hot day...the water is great, and so are the rides!

Have fun!

What to do with kids?

Also, the chairlift up McCauley mountain. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the view.

Hi, I returned from my trip and just wanted to say thanks for the great ideas. We had more than enough to do...many things that are left on our list for next time.

We of course hit Enchanted Forest (it was a little too chilly for the Water Safari). We tried to do the hike up Eagle Cliff. Unfortunately, the folks in the grocery store in Eagle Bay told us that they have temporarily closed that trail due to some bear encounters. We tried the walk around Moss Lake instead. It is a nice hike, but in retrospect it was a bit too much for our kids. They were bored and cranky. Oh well! :)

We are already looking forward to going back next year!

--Lisa

Glad you had fun! Come back soon.