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Gold medal fun

Not everyone can say the Olympics took place in their own backyard. We can, and we love to share that experience! Today, you can tour many of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Legacy Sites, no matter the season!

The famed Olympic Center stands out, full of history and activities. Enjoy public skating year-round, hockey tournaments, the Olympic Museum. The Olympic Center also offers historic tours of this amazing complex, including the rink of the famous "Miracle on Ice" where the United States pulled ahead of the heavily favored Soviet Union in the third period to win the game in the 1980 Winter Olympics medal round.

At the Olympic Jumping Complex, visitors are often struck by the sight of the 100 - and 128-meter ski jumps. An elevator takes you to the top, providing a birds eye view of the Adirondacks, while a new zipline can whisk you to the bottom in just a few seconds. Nearby Mt Van Hoevenberg is home to the the sliding sports: bobsled, luge, and skeleton. It also hosts cross-country skiing and biathlon! Discover the rich and continuing legacy of these sports in Lake Placid, and go beyond with rich visitor experiences like hiking, a climbing gym, and more.

Whiteface Mountain was home to many alpine ski events; in winter, ski the same slopes as Olympians and in summer ride the gondola to the summit for golden views!

If you're looking to visit multiple Olympic Legacy Sites, the Legacy Sites Passport is perfect for you! One unbeatable price will get you a single admission to all four sites, plus 10% off shopping and dining at all the Legacy Sites, and bonus free admission to a host of fun events over the summer!

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The sun rises over the Olympic Jumping Complex, which is brightly lit for an international competition.

The world comes to Lake Placid

World-class competition isn't just a thing of the past! From World Cup sliding sports to Skate America figure skating, the best of the best still come to Lake Placid to make their mark on winter sports. 

In January 2023, Lake Placid welcomed the world for the 2023 World University Games, the world's largest collegiate winter sports event. Over 10 days, events at the Legacy Sites, including Alpine skiing at Whiteface Mountain and hockey at the Olympic Center, featured world-class athletes and potential Olympians and helped to continue the exceptional sporting history of this amazing town!

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Climbing in Lake Placid: Mt Van Hoevenberg

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If you're a climber in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks, look no further than Mt Van Hoevenberg as your climbing destination during the off season, or even days where the weather isn't quite perfect for outdoor climbing!

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