Things To Do Around Saratoga: For Kids and Families

The Children's Museum right in downtown Saratoga helps kids learn by doing. All exhibits are touchable and designed to inspire curiosity and creativity.

The Museum of Innovation and Science, about 40 minutes from Saratoga, offers educational shows, interactive exhibits, and a planetarium.

This museum in Troy offers story times and hands-on science activities for kids.

Ride the historic Congress Park Carousel, visit the ducks, and enjoy a picnic right in downtown Saratoga.

Peerless Pool in the Saratoga Spa State Park is a great place for families, with plenty of room to spread out your beach blankets and three pool areas, including water slides.

About 30 minutes west of Saratoga, Adirondack Animal Land has zebras, camels, giraffes, monkeys and more as well as pony rides and animal petting areas.

The area's Minor League Baseball team plays at the Joe Bruno Stadium, about 40 minutes from Saratoga.

This ice rink offers public skating as well as skating lessons and hockey programs.

The American Hockey League team the Adirondack Flames is based at the Glens Falls Civic Center, just 30 minutes from Saratoga.

This restored Naval Destroyer Escort is docked in Albany on the Hudson River and offers tours from April to November.

Take a day trip up to North Creek to enjoy the scenery, or book one of their special event trips like their Polar Express ride.