Attractions in and around Lake Placid
1932 & 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
1932 & 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum, within the Olympic Center at 2634 Main St., explores the legacy of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games.
1932 & 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame: Explore the legacy of the 1932 and 1980 Games. Exhibits include video highlights, uniforms, and equipment.
Adirondack Craft Center: Crafts of 300 Adirondack North Country artisans. Find Best Western Lake Placid lodging nearby.
High Falls Gorge: View 700 feet of spectacular waterfalls along the base of Whiteface Mountain. Self-guided tours on groomed paths, steel bridges & walkways. Visit our Adirondack gift shop and the snowshoe center offers professionally guided tours. Ski, snowshoe & snowboard rentals and accessories are also available.
Historic Sites
John Brown Farm State Historic Site: A monument and restored farmhouse mark the burial spot of abolitionist John Brown. A self-guiding trail passes through the grounds, which are accessible year-round. Cross-country skiing is permitted in winter. Guided farmhouse tours are available.
Museums
Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society Museum: Memorabilia from the 1932 Winter Olympic Games, diaries of Noah John Rondeau, and early sporting equipment are all on display.
Lake Placid Center for the Arts: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts is a year-round performing and visual Arts Facility. Located in the Adirondack Park of Northern New York, the LPCA consistently presents arts of the highest caliber in music, dance and theatre performances, film exhibitions and visual arts presentations. In addition the Arts Center provides special arts-in education programs, workshops and residencies for aspiring and renowned artists. The Arts Center is the home of the Lake Placid School of Ballet, LPCA Children's Theatre, Community Theatre Players, as well as the Summer home of the Lake Placid Sinfonietta.
The Wild Center: One of the top destinations in New York. You’ll see true nature of the Adirondacks at this new kind of museum where the wild world opens before your eyes. Live animals surround you in the main hall where you can watch otters cavort, great fish swim above you and birds call across the exhibits. "Stunning" is the word The New York Times used to describe this beautifully executed facility where you can see more of the Adirondacks than was ever possible before.
Activities in Lake Placid
Golfing
Cobble Hill Golf Course: Cobble Hill, established in 1896, is a 9-hole, par 35, fully irrigated course. This is a scenic course built in a mountainous area. Fairways are wide open, and greens are medium-sized. Men and women tee off from the same tees. They are open to the public from April to November. Pro Shop; restaurant. Shirt and shoes required.
Westport Country Club: Located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Westport, a 40-minute scenic drive from Lake Placid, this century-old 18-hole, 72 par course, is challenging with striking vistas of the Adirondacks. The original 6-hole course was laid out in the late 19th century, and enlarged to 9 holes near the turn of the 20th century by Thomas Lee. Westport Country Club (800-600-6655 or 518-962-4470) was expanded to its current 18 holes in the 1920s by Thomas Winton. Season runs mid-April to late October. Food service from late May to late September. Carts not mandatory; walkers and 9-hole play accommodated.
Fishing
Fish The Ausable At Lake Placid: Everyone over the age of 16 will need a license to fish, except during the last full weekend in June when New York State declares Free Fishing Days in order to encourage people to experience the remarkable fishing in the region. Licenses are available at many sporting goods stores, town clerks' offices, or over the telephone with a credit card.
Summer Skiing
Summer Skiing In Lake Placid: Lake Placid may be best known as a winter sports center but there is a cadre of dedicated athletes who use its facilities in summer to hone their winter skills. Kodak Sports Park is where daring freestyle skiing takes place year round. In summer, freestylers ski on a mixture of ceramic and plastic mats, performing incredible aerial maneuvers, and splash down into a giant pool.
You will enjoy horseback riding, sightseeing, playing polo in Lake Placid.
Festivals and Events in and around Lake Placid
Lake Placid Film Festival (June 11-14, 2009).
I Love BBQ Festival (July 3 - 5, 2009).
Labor Day Weekend in Lake (Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7, 2009).
Thanksgiving in Lake Placid, NY (Friday, December 25 - Friday, December 25, 2009).
New Year's Day in Lake Placid, NY (Friday, January 1 - Friday, January 1, 2010).
Valentine's Day in Lake Placid, NY (Sunday, February 14 - Sunday, February 14, 2010). |
