Lake Placid, Adirondacks

Lake Placid, New York

Imagine your perfect winter getaway: snowy rolling hills, majestic distant peaks, the sparkle of ice skating rinks, and a gorgeous town in the heart of it all. That's Lake Placid. Whether you're snowshoeing in the mountains or strolling through town, this is then place to invent your own perfect day.

Completely Placid

Lake Placid is an opportunity to enjoy fresh, mountain air, and amazing views. Lakeside restaurants offer views of skaters and dogsled teams racing across the ice. For that perfect mountain-town evening, stroll quaint Main Street, warm up by a fire pit, attend a unique event, or spoil yourself by warming up at a spa.

Nature is never far from downtown. For everyone from families to couples, adventurers to those looking to relax, there are opportunities to spend time outside. Head out for a quiet cross-country ski, explore miles of snowshoe trails, or hit the slopes! Fuel up for any adventure at locally-loved and locally-owned restaurants and shops; they're all perfectly splendid. You'll find the best of everything right here!

Explore the winter wonderland that is Lake Placid and plan your perfect day!

A women watches the sunrise over frozen Mirror Lake in an Adirondack chair and wrapped in a wool blanket.

Invent your perfect winter day

As America’s first winter vacation destination, if there is one thing that Lake Placid knows, it’s how to get the most out of winter. With so many combinations to enjoy, don't let the season pass without enjoying your perfect day in Lake Placid.

Get started!

Couple high fives at the top of the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute

Challenge accepted!

From dog sled rides on frozen Mirror Lake, to bobsledding, tobogganing, and even horse drawn sleigh rides, there are so many uniquely Lake Placid awaiting you this winter in Lake Placid.

Plan your perfect adventure

A couple walks down Main Street Lake Placid in the winter.

#ShopADK

Enjoy a little retail therapy as part of your perfect day. Lake Placid's historic Main Street is packed with local shops, artisans, and restaurants.

Shop 'till you drop

Couple toast inside a gondola converted to outdoor dining at the Cottage in Lake Placid

Cozy drinks & comfort food

Lake Placid's dining scene is diverse and innovative, with many restaurants featuring locally sourced food from small, family-run farms.

Find your perfect meal

Me day, ski day!

Whether you're traveling with a family of ski-bums, or looking to sneak off and enjoy a day to yourself with nothing but carving fresh lines - a day at Whiteface is a must on your winter bucket list.

Ski & ride with us this winter

A couple enjoys a beverage by the fire pit at the Great Adirondack Brewing Company on Main Street in Lake Placid.

Your perfect winter day is waiting...

What would your perfect day in Lake Placid be this winter? Fill your trip with everything from skating and cross-country skiing, to eating amazing food and relaxing by the fire.