Family Fun

21
Jul
2020

What it’s like visiting Old Forge in Summer

There’s no better time to visit Old Forge than in the summer!

There are so many things you can do to enjoy the sun in Old Forge.

A place that the kids will be dying to go to over summer is Calypso’s Cove!

There are so many things for the whole family to do together! You can enjoy go-karting and rock wall climbing! Or try the thrilling zipline! It reaches speeds up to 21 mph and it’s 300 ft long! Ziplining is an experience that you and your kid will never forget!

Calypso’s Cove also has an arcade with over 40 games! They have the most up-to-date arcade in Old Forge. With games like Skee-Ball and Race Car games, you’ll collect tickets and turn them in for a prize at the Redemption Center. If you want a day full of fun activities, rain or shine, this is defiantly the place to be!

If you are in Old Forge on a nice summer night, then you have to camp at the Old Forge Camping Resort! Our pro tip? Book early, they fill up quickly!

Whether you want to camp in a tent, cabin, or a cottage, camping in the Old Forge Camping Resort is an experience for the whole family. If camping in a tent isn’t your family’s thing, they have beautiful one-room cabins.

If cottages are more your style, they have 60 attractive Adirondack log cottages that comfortably sleep six people! They truly offer something for everyone, so everyone can enjoy their camping experience!

Another great thing to do when in Old Forge is to shop on Main Street!

When in Old Forge, see all the specialty shops! A must-see is Souvenir Village. It’s family own and operated and has been open since 1971! They have a ton of great souvenirs that your family can take home, so you can always remember your wonderful vacation in Old Forge, NY.

Another great shop is Old Forge Hardware. They sell everything from cookware and kitchen gadgets, baking tools, to textiles, books, and more! There are many different kinds of shops and they all have so many different things to offer!

If your family enjoys art then you have to go to View Arts Center!

View Arts has many beautiful art exhibits, many highlight the beauty of the Adirondacks. They also hold performances there as well! Performances consist of concerts and theater plays. Your family and you can also take classes doing anything from pottery or narrative writing, to yoga! So many fun things for the whole family to enjoy!

One thing is for sure; when you come to Old Forge this summer, you will be making great memories with your family that will last a lifetime!

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08
Aug
2019

Vacationing with Kids

Vacationing with kids, especially when they are young is not always the easiest thing in the world. However, when you see their faces light up with excitement at the adventures ahead of them, you know that you’re making memories that will last a lifetime. At Calypso’s Cove, we have an assortment of rides and activities for all ages so that everyone in your family can have fun while spending time together!

Guests enjoying a Go-Kart ride on the track at Calypso's.

Go-Karts

The tracks of Calypso’s Cove are competitive and exciting as friends and family race to become the ultimate driving champion. For the younger members of the family who want to drive themselves, but are too young for the big track, we offer kiddie go-karts where kids ages 5 to 11 can get behind the wheel of their own race car!

Bumper Boats

Compete with your family to see who can get the others the wettest! This is a great ride for the whole family, and if your little one is too young to drive themselves, then they can hop into a two-passenger bumper boat with someone else in the family! The Bumper Boat fun experience is enhanced by the water cannons to soak other boaters.

Mini Golf

Mini golf is a classic way to have fun and a great activity for your entire family! In fact, our 18-hole golf course is a scaled-down version of a championship course. Also, our course is open to all ages with parents’ supervision so that your entire family can take part in some relaxing fun on your vacation.

Adults and children enjoying a game of skeet-ball in the arcade at Calypso's.

Arcade & Games

At Calypso’s Cove, we have over 40 arcade games in our state-of-the-art arcade, which is the largest in the Adirondack State Park. From ski ball to race car games, we have something to entertain all your kids! Plus, you have the chance to win tickets as you play, which can be redeemed for great prizes!

Zip-Line

Our zip-line is an exhilarating ride for any of the thrill-seekers in your family! As you propel 300 ft down our side by side zip-lines, you can reach up to 21 miles per hour creating an exhilarating experience that will have you wanting to go again. The best part is that if you do want to go again, it is no hassle because we are able to ensure up to 90 guests can ride per hour so that there is little to no wait time for you!

Rock-Climbing Wall

Reach new heights of fun on our rock-climbing wall! Our wall has multiple skill levels so that everyone who wants to can enjoy the climb. Plus, if you are up to a challenge then you can keep climbing until you’ve conquered all the levels!

Batting Cages

Batter Up! Step up to the plate and try your hand in our batting cages! Our automatic pitches range from softball speeds right up to major league fastballs, so no matter your skill level, anyone from beginners to pros can enjoy our batting cages.

At Calypso’s Cove we know that family is important, that’s why we have fun for all ages. We strive to give you the fun, relaxing vacation along with great memories of time spent with your family.

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29
Jul
2019
Enchanted Forest Water Safari Ranked in Top 5 Water Parks in the US

Enchanted Forest Water Safari Ranked in Top 5 Water Parks in the US

OLD FORGE, NY — Enchanted Forest Water Safari (EFWS) part of Water Safari Resort has been named as a winner in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Attractions awards as one of the top 25 water parks in the United States for the sixth year in a row. Based on an algorithm that takes into account both the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings of amusement and water parks over a 12-month period, Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge was named No. 4 on the list compiled for 2019.

EFWS is New York’s largest water theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions, including 32 water rides. The park also features classic amusement rides for all ages, fun food, exciting games, storybook characters, a family circus show and more.

“We are thrilled to receive this award for the sixth year in a row! Thank you to everyone for putting us at the top! It takes a great team to make this award possible, including our hard-working team members and our guests.” said Katie Wojdyla, Vice President and Director of Marketing for EFWS. “We strive to provide safe, clean, family fun with unprecedented value and service as our main goals. Especially gratifying is that the top three parks on the list are in Florida, making Water Safari number one outside of Florida!”

The Water Park is part of Water Safari Resort, which includes Water’s Edge Inn, Old Forge Camping Resort and Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park. Past visitors to the park have expressed their experience with reviews on TripAdvisor, “Another wonderful family adventure” “Best waterpark in the area” “Always a fun experience!” “Best day with grandkids” “A family tradition”.

The Travelers’ Choice Attractions awards honor the top 1% of attractions worldwide based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top attractions using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for amusement parks and water parks worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

About TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip. With over 630 million reviews and opinions covering the world’s largest selection of travel listings worldwide – covering approximately 7.5 million accommodations, airlines, experiences, and restaurants — TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price on the hotel that’s right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets and are home to the world’s largest travel community of 455 million average monthly unique visitors, all looking to get the most out of every trip. Travelers can also follow the conversation on Twitter at #travelerschoice.

Posted by Carrie Klepadlo in Calypso's Cove Blog, Press Release
09
Jul
2019
Enchanted Forest Water Safari is more than Rides!

Enchanted Forest Water Safari is more than Rides!

Once upon a time in the magical kingdom of Enchanted Forest Water Safari, there was a Pirate Princess.

Every day she would visit Storybook Lane, a magical realm where her favorite fairy tales lived. From Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to Ali Baba’s Cave and Humpty Dumpty on his wall, the Pirate Princess spent each day visiting over twenty of her favorite storybook characters who came to life in this unique land. The princess would hear stories of the exciting adventures all of the characters had been on. Amazed by these tales of exploration the Pirate Princess decided to have an adventure of her own.

Venturing out of Storybook Lane the Pirate Princess happened upon Timber Bear’s Barnyard. Timber Bear eagerly welcomed her into his barnyard and showed her some of his friendly sheep, goats, and birds. The Pirate Princess quickly became friends with all of the animals as she pet and fed them. As much as she wanted to stay, there was still so much of her kingdom that she had not explored, so the Pirate Princess said goodbye to all of her new barnyard friends and continued on her adventure.

The Pirate Princess wandered down the road wondering what she would see next when out of the corner of her eye she caught something moving high in the sky. As she got closer the Pirate Princess realized that she had found a circus. The princess watched in wonder as the performers juggled, walked the trapeze, hula hooped, and rode a motorcycle in a giant steel globe. They put in the best performance she had ever seen (and the princess had been to a lot of circuses). But, the festivities were winding down, so the princess went to see what other fun she could find.

The Pirate Princess decided to visit Dawson City next and didn’t have to wander far before she caught the unmistakable sound of Rocky & the Ramblin’ Rascals. She ran the rest of the way to Klondike Kate’s Saloon and danced to her favorite band. She danced till her stomach started to rumble and the decided to go on a quest for lunch. On her quest for lunch, the princess spotted the Candy Store.

However, the Pirate Princess knew the Queen would not be happy if the princess had candy for lunch, so she went next door for some pizza, wings, and salad before stopping into the Candy Store, where she bought as much candy as she could carry.

Outside of the Candy Store, the princess happened upon Johnny Rio, the best shooter in the Kingdom. So, the Pirate Princess set her candy aside and tried her hand against Johnny at the Rootin’ Tootin’ Shootin’ Gallery. It took her a few tries, but finally, the Princess beat Johnny Rio at target shooting.

Excited and tired from her busy day the Pirate Princess gathered up all of her candy and headed back to her castle to tell the King and Queen all about her day and how much fun she had on her adventures. The Pirate Princess couldn’t wait to go on another adventure and continue to explore the wonderful kingdom of Enchanted Forest Water Safari.

Posted by Carrie Klepadlo in Calypso's Cove Blog
24
Jun
2019
Ways To Save at Water Safari & Calypso’s Cove

Ways To Save at Water Safari & Calypso’s Cove

Who doesn’t love fun and savings? At Water Safari Resort we have it all and here are just a few of the ways that you can save on your next visit.

Stay ‘N Play Packages

Stay at Water’s Edge Inn or Old Forge Camping Resort, both named Top 10 Adirondack Vacations by Resorts and Lodges. When you stay with us you can get discounted tickets to Enchanted Forest Water Safari and Calypso’s Cove, so that you can make the most out of your Adirondack Vacation.

Buy Tickets Online

By using our websites and buying your tickets online you can save a dollar on all your tickets! That means that you can use the money you save on something like ice cream, which will make your day of fun even better.

Contests

All summer long we have contests on all our Facebook pages where you can win various prizes including free tickets to Water Safari! Our contests are fun, easy, and sometimes daily! So play for your chance to save!

Good Any Day Discount Tickets

This is another fun and easy way to save. When shopping on your vacation stop in a participating CNY business and purchase discounted tickets. By buying tickets this way, you can approximately save over $7.50 on a regular adult admission ticket!

Siesta Savings

Now, this is a deal! Enter Enchanted Forest Water Safari Any Day after 3:00 pm with any type of ticket and the next day is FREE! Yes, you read that right, admission the next day is free. (Siesta Savings is valid at 2:00 pm on days when the park closes before 6:00 pm. Offer not valid when redeeming a Siesta Pass)

Paul Bunyan Club Card

The savings continue! With the Paul Bunyan Club Card, you can return to the park as many times as you like for the remainder of the season at HALF PRICE! Joining is easy. After your initial visit to the park, you can become a member for just a nominal fee.

Season Passes

Our Season Pass is a classic way to save! For one low rate, you can come as many times as you like ALL season long! The pass pays for itself in just 3 visits! And has additional perks like coupons on food or attractions – now that’s savings!

Discounted Group Rates

Enchanted Forest Water Safari is a great place for a vacation! Share the experience by visiting with all your friends and family – using discounted group rates for everyone, school groups, youth groups, scouts, churches, summer camps, birthday parties, family groups, and more. Discounted group rates are a great way to save. Plus add some tasty foods to the mix with great discounts on an array of options.

Two boys riding the go-karts at Calypso's Cove.

Two boys riding the go-karts at Calypso’s Cove.

Calypso’s Cove

From go-karts, batting cages, and mini golf to the arcade, zip lining, and more there is so much fun to be had at Calypso’s Cove! You can save on all this family fun – we encourage you to take advantage of our discounted family fun deal or our bulk ticket pricing!

Year ‘Round Discounted Events, Offers & Packages with our Lodging Facilities:

When summer comes to an end, the savings and fun continue at the Old Forge Camping Resort and Water’s Edge Inn! All year-round we offer savings and fun with special events, offers, and packages on exciting local activities.

At Water Safari Resort we have something for everyone all year-round. So, if you’re looking for a fun and affordable getaway stay with us at Water’s Edge Inn or Old Forge Camping Resort!

Posted by Carrie Klepadlo in Calypso's Cove Blog
23
May
2019

The One Stop Spot for Family Fun

Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park is located directly in front of Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge, NY and features a zip line, Brand New Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, Rock Climbing Wall, Mini Golf, Arcade, Prize Center, Family Friendly Food, Ice Cream and more! Open afternoons and evenings end of June – Labor Day. Open Memorial Day Weekend. Our hours of operation can be found on our website here.

Guests enjoying a Go-Kart ride on the track at Calypso's.

Calypso’s Cove is the largest Arcade in the Adirondacks with over 40 of the most iconic and state-of-the-art video games! See how you compare with your family at hand-eye dexterity games and compete for great prizes. Rain or shine, there’s lots of family fun inside at Calypso’s Cove.

Take to the sky and soar above the trees at our exhilarating zip line. Overlooking some of the most beautiful views in the Adirondacks enjoy breathtaking scenery during a thrilling ride.

Calypso’s Cove All-Inclusive Birthday Party Package combines great food and fun activities for an exceptional birthday party experience at an affordable price!

Food items include family favorites like Pizza, Burgers, Walk away Taco, boardwalk fries, salads, wraps, Deep Fried Chicken Wing Dip and more.

Calypso’s Cove not only has tons of family fun but has Affordable Family Fun for everyone! Go Karts and Bumper boats require a paid ticket for the driver and the kids ride free! Old Forge has something for everyone. Check out our Family Weekend Getaways Guide for even more family fun ideas.

After climbing and exploring the day away, spend the night at Water’s Edge Inn or Old Forge Camping Resort and plot your adventure for the day ahead.

Posted by Carrie Klepadlo in Calypso's Cove Blog