Explore all of the Seasonal Things to do in Lake Placid at High Peaks Resort

Winter Activities

Located in the heart of six million acres of protected wilderness in New York’s Adirondack Park, Lake Placid has been called the winter sports capital of the world, and for good reason. Two-time host to the Olympic Winter Games, the village continues to be the site for both amateur and professional competition including World Cup events, downhill and cross country skiing, bobsled and luge, hockey, skating, ski jumping, and snowboarding. And the best part is, you can come and play at the same sites as former and future Winter Olympic athletes.

World famous Whiteface Mountain boasts the greatest vertical drop in the east, plus miles of intermediate and beginner trails, and a warming gondola to whisk you up the mountain. Take a few laps around the outdoor Olympic speed skating oval, fly down the toboggan shoot on Mirror Lake, cross country ski on endless, professionally groomed trails, or tackle the back-country on skis and snowshoes.

Spring Activities

Come the spring season, melting winter snow makes for some of the best trout fishing in the Lake Placid, New York region, and experienced licensed guides can take you to the best spots the Ausable River and other local waterways have to offer.

Or maybe birding is more your style. Spring migration in the Adirondacks is special as well as mating season for boreal birds including Bicknell's Thrush, Gray Jays and Grouse. it's the perfect place to add to your life list.

Summer Activities

In the warm months of summer, our location directly on sparkling Mirror Lake allows you to take advantage of all water related activities including a refreshing swim or scenic paddle in our complimentary kayaks plus the wonder and beauty of the Adirondacks. Choose from hundreds of activities including five distinct golf courses, countless hiking trails in the Lake Placid region, mountain biking, fishing and rock climbing. Or take it down a notch with a relaxing boat tour, a visit to the Olympic Museum, or enjoy a performance at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. A list of options includes:

Outdoors

Swimming, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Power Boating, White Water Rafting, Tubing, Sailing, Golf, Hiking, Nature Walks, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Bike Tours, Rock Climbing,  Horseback Riding, Fly Fishing, Rock Climbing, Bird Watching.

Historical

Art Galleries, Native American History, John Brown's Farm, Geology, Natural History, Early American History, Melvin Dewey, Theodore Roosevelt, Underground Railroad, Olympics, Scenic Train Ride, Antiques

Entertainment

Music Festivals, Concerts, Aerial Tours, Live Theater, Paint Ball, Miniature Golf, Gondola Rides.

Autumn Activities

Visit Lake Placid in the autumn and treat yourself to some of the most spectacular displays of the season’s foliage that you can imagine. It’s the perfect season to walk in the quiet woods, fish in solitude on a nearby wilderness pond, or take a scenic train ride and experience the season’s magnificent colors as you ride through the forest.

With so many seasonal activities to choose from, it's good to know that High Peaks Resort offers a concierge service that can point you in the right direction, set you up with the right equipment, and make sure that your Lake Placid and Adirondack experience fills you with memories that will keep you coming back for more.