Discover the most popular places to visit in Lake Placid
Mirror Lake
9.6/10 (2,021 reviews)
This pristine Adirondack lake mirrors the surrounding High Peaks with its glass-like surface. Stroll the 2.7-mile paved loop or rent a kayak to experience the tranquil waters firsthand.
Olympic Center
9.0/10 (1,200 reviews)
Stand where Olympic history was made at the site of the "Miracle on Ice" hockey game. Tour the Olympic Museum and glide across the same ice where gold medalists once competed.
Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
8.8/10 (560 reviews)
Explore North America's second-largest collection of Winter Olympic artifacts at this museum celebrating Lake Placid's Olympic legacy. Relive the "Miracle on Ice" through interactive exhibits and memorabilia.
Olympic Sports Complex
9.2/10 (793 reviews)
This historic complex hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics and still thrills visitors today. Experience Olympic glory firsthand with a guided bobsled ride down the actual competition track.
Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area
9.0/10 (417 reviews)
Olympic legacy trails wind through Adirondack wilderness with over 50 kilometers of groomed routes. Glide past snow-covered pines on the same paths where world champions once competed.
Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station
9.0/10 (4 reviews)
This historic station once served as the northern gateway to the Adirondack Mountains via scenic rail journeys. Visitors enjoyed nostalgic train rides through mountain landscapes with narrated tours.
Olympic Jumping Complex
9.2/10 (537 reviews)
Soar to the top of Lake Placid's Olympic ski jumps for breathtaking Adirondack Mountain panoramas. Experience the thrill yourself on the Sky Flyer Zipline, reaching speeds of 30 mph like a competitive jumper.
Lake Placid Club Golf Courses
8.4/10 (145 reviews)
Nestled in the Adirondacks, these three distinct courses offer 45 holes of championship golf with mountain panoramas. Experience Scottish-style links or tackle the Mountain Course with its dramatic elevation changes.
"For the price, I would give this place an eleven if I could. It's not the Ritz, but for a budget-conscious traveller like me, it's great.
PROS: (there are a lot of them):
The room was large and clean
The beds were comfortable
The bath towels were huge and thick! (not the skimpy kind in almost all budget hotels)
The fridge in the room had two separate doors, one for freezer and one for keeping things cold (other hotels have a fridge with one door and separate freezer and fridge area - a...
"Beautiful property on the lake. Check in was slow and they were behind schedule, which was frustrating. However, they gave us free breakfast vouchers, which helped. The restaurant was great, we ended up eating there twice. It’s also one of the only waterfront places to eat, as most of downtown isn’t waterfront. It’s a quick walk to downtown, but it’s hilly at points. It was nice to relax by the lake and watch the sunset, and enjoy the firepits at night. There’s also a cute ice cream place next...
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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.