Indulge in the fresh alpine air, welcoming you as you travel scenic mountain roads into the quaint villages of the Adirondacks. Settle into your home away from home, the perfect place to base all of your vacation activities: Lake Placid.
The perfect destination for a getaway, Lake Placid, New York, is great for family vacations, friendly reunions, or a romantic getaway. Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor attractions and activities to enjoy – the hardest part of planning your vacation!
A trip to Lake Placid can be as wild or as sports-packed as you desire. Hit the trails for cross-country ski, snowshoeing, hiking, or ice climbing in the scenic wilderness.Frozen lakes like Mirror Lake are perfect for ice skating, hockey, and ice fishing.
Walk through sports history when visiting the Olympic Center, Herb Brooks Arena and other Olympic Sites.
For family fun, High Falls Gorge beckons you for a visit. One of the Adirondack’s most beautiful natural attractions, walk the bridges, take a trek through the trails, and marvel at the falls all around you.
If you’d rather a more relaxing trip, Lake Placid has more than adrenaline-seeking adventures. Browse locally owned shops and find some handmade or locallly sourced goods with the charm of the all-season resort town.
Accommodations in Lake Placid come in all varieties. Find upscale green hotels, cozy bed and breakfasts, camping cabins and private rental houses. There’s lodging to suit anyone’s taste!
Check out Cambria Lake Placid, The Devlin, Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, White Pine Camp, Lake House, and many more lodging options. Mirror Lake Inn and Spa is the perfect combination of luxury and relaxation.
There’s an incredible amount of rich options when choosing where to eat during your stay in Lake Placid. Main street has lots of great, convenient options, but many think its worth leaving main Street for the romantic, chef-owned Salt of the Earth Bistro. Top of the Park has a great selection of tapas and specialty cocktails. Breakfast Club, etc. is a great spot for early morning eats and Big Mountain Deli and Creperie has a mouthwatering selection of sandwiches.
There are also several breweries in the Lake Placid area, like Big Slide Brewery and Public House with its award-winning beers and artfully prepared comfort food.
Lake Placid is located in the Adirondacks region of New York State.
Experience the beauty of the Adirondack mountains at Lake Placid via Amtrak to Westport or Plattsburgh Stations—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount!
If you travel to Westport Station, take the Amtrak shuttle to your base camp in the village of Lake Placid.
If Plattsburgh Station is a more convenient stop, use the shuttle service to the Olympic Village. Or, make your own time and get picked up from Plattsburgh Station and taken to your reserved #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your caror call the Plattsburgh office today at: 518-566-0190.
Many of the hotels and venues in the Lake Placid area also include shuttle service with your room or the price of admission, like the Whiteface Mountain Valley Shuttle.
