Lake Sacandaga is almost as big as Lake George in upstate New York. It is a great weekend getaway just 3-4 hours from NYC and a quick trip from Saratoga, NY and Albany, NY in the Capital Region. The BIGGEST asset to Lake Sacandaga is there are NO crowds. It is literally a secret haven in the Adirondack Mountains. 

Here are 5 things we recommend near Lake Sacandaga:

  1. Adirondack Animal Land– you would think a little zoo in upstate NY would be cheesy but we have to tell you this place is really fun. They have real zoo animals like big city zoos and the place just has a good vibe to it for some time off the lake. 

    What is it: Zoo
    Pricing: $18
    Length of time to allocate: 2-4 hours
    Good for ages: all
    Where: Vails Mills, NY

  2. The Wildlife Sports & Education Museum– Hey … when in Rome, do as the Romans. This place is worth visiting… well … just for the experience and it’s a reason to get off the lake for a little while.

    What is it: Museum
    Pricing: $10
    Length of time to allocate: 1-2 hours
    Good for ages: Might be a bit much for anyone under age 6
    Where: Amsterdam, NY

  3. “EXPERIENCE the ADVENTURE” at Mountain Ridge Adventure in Schenectady, NY.
    Upstate New York’s premier zipline park located less than 30 minutes from the southern point of Lake Sacandaga and 30 minutes to Saratoga, NY and Albany, NY.

    What is it: Treetop Challenge Course & Zipline Park with 7 high ropes courses including a 10 zipline canopy tour-style zipline park. One of New York’s ONLY 4.9 Google-rated tourist attractions.
    Pricing: $40-$55
    Length of time to allocate: 2-4 hours
    Good for ages: 6-99
    Where: Schenectady, NY

  4. Grandview Mini Golf – You know there’s not much to do in an area when mini golf is on the list for things to do … lmao! But, hey Lake Sacandaga is all about water fun.
    When it comes to put put golf though this place is great.

    What is it: mini golf
    Pricing: $8
    Length of time to allocate: 1 hr
    Good for ages: 6-99
    Where: Mayfield, NY

  5. Blueberry Hill – Chances are you will be having pancakes at least one day of your stay on Lake Sacandage. You are on vacation after all! Might as well make them blueberry pancakes. It’s a little bit of a ride (about 40 minutes from Mayfield on the southern end of the lake) but again … you’re on vacation. Leisurely rides are encouraged.

    What is it: Blueberry farm
    Pricing:
    Length of time to allocate: 1 hr
    Good for ages: all
    Where: Oppenheim, NY