Lake Placid Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Lake Placid featuring autumn colours, a house and forests
Lake Placid which includes autumn colours, forests and tranquil scenes
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Lake Placid which includes a lake or waterhole
Visit this scenic district of mountains and lakes before reviving the spirit of the Winter Olympics at the bobsled and ski complexes.

Lake Placid attracts travelers with its picturesque terrain comprising mountains, rolling green hills, lakes and ski slopes. It is also well known in the U.S. as the two-time host of the Winter Olympics. The village is nestled between the Adirondack Mountains and the lake after which it was named.

The village was initially established in the 1800s as an iron-mining town. Over time, it attracted the rich and famous to its lakes and luscious green hills in summer months.

Hike to the top of 2,876-foot (877-meter) Mount Jo to enjoy the unforgettable view of Heart Lake. This popular trekking path is relatively easy and offers a panoramic vista of the surrounding woodland and mountains from the summit.

Discover a maze of picturesque hiking paths in the High Peak district, just a short journey from Lake Placid. There, you will encounter the likes of Algonquin Peak and Mount Marcy. There are thousands of lakes, ponds and trails in the area.

Take a canoe or kayak out on Lake Placid. Practice your swing at a golf course with an extraordinary backdrop of mountains. In the city center, select from an eclectic range of upscale restaurants for casual or fine dining.

Snow-covered ski trails made Lake Placid the ideal location to host the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980. Recall those famous sports events at the Bobsled and Luge Complex. Enjoy a bobsled ride at thrilling speeds with a professional driver.

Resume the Olympics-themed fun with a stop at the Olympics Ski Jump Complex. Watch fearless ski jumpers launch themselves into the air. Cross the Chubb River to reach the Lake Placid Winter Olympics Museum. See the 1980 hockey arena where the underdog U.S. team defeated the much-favored USSR.

The Canadian metropolis of Montreal is a 2-hour drive north of the village and has an international airport.

Lake Placid is in the heart of vast expanses of stunning mountains and lakes, so you have plenty of outdoor activities to try after visiting the Olympic-themed center.

Where to stay in Lake Placid

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Hillcrest

Though Hillcrest may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum.

Hillcrest
Crowne Plaza Lake Placid, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Lake Placid, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
101 Olympic Dr, Lake Placid, NY
The price is AU$186 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Lake Placid. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,088 reviews)
"We love staying at the Crown Plaza! The views from every room are beautiful, the staff is always pleasant and happy to help, and the room is always clean and comfortable. We especially love the convenience of the location to all the best shops and restaurants in Lake Placid, you can park and don't ..."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Crowne Plaza Lake Placid, an IHG Hotel
High Peaks Resort
High Peaks Resort
4 out of 5
2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
The price is AU$240 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$240
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lake Placid. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (979 reviews)
"Todo fue perfecto"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

High Peaks Resort
Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
2.5 out of 5
801 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY
The price is AU$190 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lake Placid. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Consistent great hotel
"Very nice place to stay in a convenient location with lots of parking."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Center ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
"I traveled solo was a great place to stay. The studio apartment was perfect for me. enjoyed the swings and fire pit outside was nice place to relax and read . Town is walkable distance and there's a grocery store right across the way . check in at other location was easy and gentleman was helpful ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct. 2024

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
2 out of 5
2617 Main St, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Club Boat House Residences 5 Bedroom
Lake Placid Club Boat House Residences 5 Bedroom
Lake Placid
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Placid. Enjoy a beach locale, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Awesome place!
"Had a girls trip to Lake Placid and booked the Boathouse 5. Place is just spectacular. The place was clean and well appointed. We will definitely stay again in the future!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2024

Lake Placid Club Boat House Residences 5 Bedroom
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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