Attractions for every type of adventure

For a small mountain town, Lake Placid has plenty to do, from Legacy Sites like the Olympic Center and Ski Jumps, to sight-seeing at scenic gorges and much more. There's plenty of space for relaxation here, but also opportunity for adrenaline-inducing mountain coaster rides or inline skating with a view of the mountains. With so much outdoor adventure, great views, mountains, and lakes, Lake Placid's activities are plentiful and plenty fun!

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The Peaks Paintbar
2422 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 302-5252

A paint and sip venue in the heart of the village of Lake Placid. An artist-led paint instruction session fun for all ages.

  
Adirondack Riverwalking & Forest Bathing
Lake Placid
(518) 637-2963

Picture it now: You are in the forest on a crisp winter day. The snow is falling lightly and all you can hear are the soft sounds of your snowshoes and the chirping of the chickadees as you meander through the woods, invited by your guide to...

  
The Candle Bar at Pure Placid
2470 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 302-5009

Pure Placid Candle Bar provides a place where friends can gather, connect, and create. Our candle pouring workshops offer an opportunity to create lasting memories and a candle that is unique to you. Come join us as we teach you the art of making and...

  
Skyride Experience
5486 Cascade Road, Lake Placid
(518) 523-1655

Feel the woosh of ski jumpers just feet away, launching themselves the length of a football field. Explore the jumps and towers while riding with friends and family on an eight-person gondola. Then take the glass-enclosed elevator to the observation...

  
Skating at the Olympic Oval
2634 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 523-1655

Skate circles around your friends and family on the same ice where Eric Heiden won an astounding five Olympic gold medals in 1980! The Olympic Skating Oval is one of the few outdoor rinks of its kind left in the country and it sits in the heart of the...

  
Mountain Pass Lodge Hiking Center
31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid

The new hiking center at the Mountain Pass Lodge at Mount Van Hoevenberg provides hikers with the opportunity to regroup before or after a hike, and use front country amenities before heading off on the trail.

  
Faizy's Fun House Arcade
2457 Main St, Lake Placid
(518) 302-5005

Fun for the whole family at Faizy's Fun House in the heart of Lake Placid!

  
Discover Biathlon at Mt Van Hoevenberg
220 Bobsled Run Lane, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2811

This is your chance to give the sport of biathlon a shot! During the winter season, Discover Biathlon with a cross country skiing lesson and professional instruction on our Olympic Biathlon Range. Take a ski lesson to start the program or just join...

  
Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center at Whiteface Club & Resort
373 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2551

The Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Center at Whiteface Club and Resort boasts the finest groomed, set track in Lake Placid plus professional instructions, ski shop and rentals (including snowshoes). Open throughout the winter, weather permitting, daily, 9am...

  
Sky Flyer Zipline
5486 Cascade Road, Lake Placid
(518) 523-1655

Glide down the same flight path as ski jumpers and experience the exhilaration of flight on a unique zipline with unparalleled views. Venue: Olympic Jumping Complex. Open: Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, beginning May 27, 2022.

  
Cliffside Coaster
220 Bobsled Run Lane, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2811

The longest coaster in North America is designed like a bobsled track and puts visitors in the driver's seat. Riders control their speed through sharp corners and cliffside banks on a track that winds through pristine forests and offers stunning views.

  
Lake Placid Toboggan Chute
Mirror Lake, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Open only in the winter, this 30-foot high structure sends toboggans down an ice-covered chute onto frozen Mirror Lake.

  
Adirondack Snowmobile
42 Dandelion Way, Lake Placid
(518) 523-4360

Experience the Adirondacks in a whole new way with Adirondack Snowmobiles. Join Gary "the Captain" Bishop and race down trails and through areas deep in the mountains that are rarely seen. Adirondack Snowmobiles is the only tour operator with machines...

  
Indoor Climbing at Mt Van Hoevenberg
31 VanHoevenberg Way, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2811

Indoor Climbing at Mt Van Hoevenberg is the perfect destination for climbers of all skill levels! With more than 1500 feet of climbing space and a 30-foot top rope wall, there's something for everyone.

  
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
2634 Main Street, Lake Placid
(518) 302-5326

Explore the legacy of the Olympic Games with exciting exhibits, including video highlights, athletes' uniforms and equipment, a collection of Olympic torches, mascots, the first gold medal ever awarded, and more!

  
Lake Placid Legacy Sites Passport
Lake Placid
(518) 523-1655

Embark on a memorable adventure as you explore the renowned Lake Placid Legacy Sites and indulge in our top-rated activities, all at an incredible value! This exclusive package is tailor-made for visitors looking to enjoy three or more activities...

  
Lake Placid Sinfonietta
PO Box 1303, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2051

The Orchestra of the Adirondacks The Lake Placid Sinfonietta, Stuart Malina Music Director performs in Lake Placid and the surrounding Adirondack region for six weeks every summer. This fully professional chamber orchestra features twenty top...

  
Adirondack Aviation
27 Airport Road, Lake Placid
(240) 461-1543

Adirondack Aviation is a premier flight school offering flight instruction, pilot certifications and scenic flights. Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Adirondack Aviation provides truly unique experiences for all ages....

  
Bobsled Rides at the Olympic Sports Complex
220 Bobsled Run Road, Lake Placid
(518) 523-4436

There are few places on earth you can have an experience like this! Take on the exact same bobsled experience Olympic athletes get as you race down the track at speeds up to 50mph! You'll have one of our professional drivers and brakemen leading the...

  
Disc Golf at Whiteface Mountain
5021 Route 86, Wilmington
(518) 946-2223

Whiteface mountains disc golf course is fun for the whole family! Their nin-hole course covers a portion of the lower mountain along trails like Boreen, Runner Up, Moose, Porcupine Pass, and more! Play requires a course fee, which includes discs...

  
Ausable Chasm
2144 Route 9, Au Sable Chasm
(518) 834-7454

The oldest natural attraction in the United States (est. 1870), the sites of the chasm are breathtaking. Formed of sandstone that is 500 million years old from a time geologists call the Cambrian period. Hike the 5+ miles of scenic trails, float the...

  
Cloudsplitter Gondola Rides at Whiteface
5021 Route 86, Wilmington
(518) 946-2223

The eight-passenger Cloudsplitter Gondola carries you from the Main Base Lodge to the summit of Little Whiteface Mountain in fifteen minutes. As you trace the mountain's contours--soaring over streams, ski trails, steep rock faces and thick forests--t...

  
Farmhouse Snowmobiling
129 Hobart Rd., Saranac Lake
(518) 586-1315

Family owned and operated for family snowmobiling adventures in Lake Placid.

  
The Wild Center
45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake
(518) 359-7800

Three years running, The Wild Center was named the People's Choice top attraction in the Adirondacks by the readers of Adirondack Life. To top it all off, The Wild Center's Wild Walk, a trail across the treetops, has opened to rave reviews. It's all...