Lake Placid Resorts Press Room

If turning the calendar page to August reminds you that summer is fleeting, give some thought to these destinations or come up with travel ideas of your own. Here are 12 of the best places to travel in August.

Whether you’re perched on an Adirondack chair peering out at the lake or having dinner fireside with views of the Great Range, it’s about as scenic as it gets.

No matter the season, High Peaks is a great option when looking for an inclusive resort. It isn't too far from Main Street and offers a ton: a gym, multiple pools, lake access, and, of course, restaurants.

It’s also one of those rare towns in upstate New York that are perfect at basically any time of year since you can easily go hiking/ swimming/boating in the summer (hiking here is epic since Lake Placid is at the very center of the High Peaks region) and sleigh riding/tabogganing/skiing/dog sledding in the winter – at least if you don’t mind seriously cold temperatures.

Typically, a town with “lake” in its name makes a great summer-season destination. And Lake Placid is no exception. But winter—winter is when the village, home of only the most famous US sports moment of all time, really comes alive.

Check out any of these 10 New York locations next time you're planning a visit, and you won’t be disappointed.