Things to Do in Lake Placid

The Adirondack Experience offers more than 40,000 square feet of exciting exhibitions housed in 24 modern and historic buildings on a 121-acre campus. Interactive, hands-on activities abound, making the stories of the Adirondacks and its people highly engaging for the whole family.

The quiet horse-drawn sleigh ride offers mountain views and starry night skies that will be an unforgettable experience.

A refuge and rehabilitation center for injured Adirondack wildlife with educational animal exhibits and one-mile hiking trail.

Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks; encompasses nature trails, scenic views, rafting, tubing, camping and snowshoeing.

Ed Kanze, Adirondack Naturalist Company

With 12 miles of cross-country ski trails, Cascade Ski Center is the perfect weekend adventure for the whole family.

Dogsled Rides on Mirror Lake

Whiteface Mountain

Ed is a naturalist, author, and Adirondack guide with more than thirty years' experience leading walks in wild places. A former National Park Ranger, museum curator, and instructor, exploring the Adirondacks promises to be the highlight of your Adirondack experience any time of year.

Lake Placid Palace Theatre

Signature Golf Courses with a Historic Past

The Adirondacks' most breathtaking 30-minute walk includes hiking trails with stunning waterfall views, river walk and snowshoe trails.

The original multisport store in Lake Placid. Check out our selection of cycling, triathlon, running, skiing, hiking, climbing, paddling gear and more!

Guide service with three decades of experience with specially designed adventures that include hands-on instruction and loads of fun.

This guide includes eight trails in the Lake Placid area that are enjoyable for all hikers - novice to experienced.

Emerald Springs Ranch

Skate historic ice on the Olympic Oval, at the Herb Brooks Arena, or at the Jack Shea Arena. Or head out on Mirror Lake where there is a shoveled and maintained skating path throughout the winter!

A state historic site at the home and final resting place of abolitionist John Brown. Includes trail walks and hikes, guided tours, picnic area and cross-country skiing.

No matter the weather, making your own one of a kind jewelry is a great day to decompress.

Lake Placid Marina and Boat Tours

Performing and Visual Arts

Mountain Biking In and Around the Adirondacks

Step into a pair of skis or snowshoes, breathe in the fresh, crisp air, and follow the meticulously groomed trails through the snowy woods. Or hop on a mountain bike in the summer and explore the beautiful trails.

Gold Medal Games

Olympic History Museum

Whiteface Mountain, Herb Brooks Arena, Olympic Sports Complex, Olympic Ski Jumps, and more.

Explore nature through unique, guided sensory experiences like Riverwalking, Forest Bathing, Lake & Forest Walking and Winter Forest Bathing. Experience the Adirondacks in a new way.

The forerunner of the modern-day amusement park, this children's theme park, and Christmas village has been welcoming visitors since 1949.

View the high peaks, the Olympic venues or the Adirondack lakes regions from the clouds in a twenty-minute sightseeing flight over the Adirondack High Peaks.

​Sound healing is one of the oldest and most natural forms of healing known to man. ​It uses the power of sound to restore one’s mind, body, and spirit back to a state of balance. The harmonic vibrations from the instruments have a deep penetrating effect on the receiver, promoting healing and well-being.

Visit the Spa & Salon at High Peaks Resort for a relaxing day spa experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and beautiful!

Enjoy one of our four pools or take a dip in a local lake.

Adirondack Guide with over 40-years professional experience guiding Adirondack waters and land.

Lake Placid Toboggan Chute

We have complimentary kayaks, pedal boats, and stand up paddleboards for our hotel guests to use.

Adirondack Rafting Co.

"Where the wilderness comes alive." A natural history museum dedicated to the Adirondack Preserve and the rare relationship between the park and its communities.

Experience Outdoors

A Lake Placid tradition, the Stroll is a family and couples weekend chock full of events, entertainment, parties, dining specials and shopping in the fairy-tale winter wonderland of Lake Placid. The weekend includes lots of free kids activities. Santa will be making an appearance in several locations throughout the weekend. There will also be dining specials and live entertainment into the late evening hours.