Known for outdoor recreation, arts and culture, Saranac Lake offers an abundance of summer fun for the whole family. Enjoy kid-friendly hiking trails and paddling, a sandy beach for swimming, educational fun, a hand-carved carousel, and much more, all within minutes of our family-friendly cabin rentals.
- Adirondack Carousel – A must-visit in William Morris Park, this unique attraction features a hand-carved carousel, playground, and indoor play areas.
- Kid-Friendly Hikes – Baker Mountain and Mount Arab are a few of the shorter, easier hikes in the area, perfect for families with kids.
- Paddling Trips – Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters and Regis Canoe Outfitters offer family-friendly paddling trips, as well as kayak, canoe and SUP rentals.
- Lake Colby Beach – Saranac Lake’s public beach is located just north of downtown with warm, shallow waters for the kids to play in, plus a lifeguard on duty and bathroom facilities.
- Adirondack Rail Trail – This 34-mile multipurpose trail connects the towns of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, and its shallow grade is ideal for family bike rides.
- Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) – Enjoy educational programs, 25 miles of nature trails, wildlife viewing, and a butterfly house at Paul Smith’s College VIC.
- Charles Dickert Wildlife Collection – Located inside the Saranac Lake Town Hall, this unique museum features over 100 taxidermy pieces.
- Shopping & Dining – Many restaurants, like the Red Fox Restaurant and Downhill Grill, offer family-friendly dining, while Goody Goody’s caters to kids with a wide selection of board games, puzzles and toys.
Other popular kid-friendly activities near Saranac Lake include The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington, NY, and Ausable Chasm.
Family-Friendly Cabins Near Saranac Lake
With so many kid-approved things to do, Saranac Lake makes for a memorable family vacation, and Moreno’s Cabins is the perfect place to stay. Located just outside of town, off Route 86, our Saranac Lake cabins are tucked away from the road, under the pines and surrounded on three sides by the wild Adirondack State Forest.
We have several two-bedroom, two-bath cabin rentals that can comfortably sleep four guests, and include a kitchen, living room and dining area, as well as a large year-round cabin rental with in-unit laundry, and the Lake Colby Vacation Home Rental that sleeps 13.
To reserve your family-friendly cabin near Saranac Lake, book online or give us a call at 518-265-5370, and start planning your summer vacation in the Adirondacks.