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Locally grown food is key

Fresh finds in the Adirondacks

The tradition of farmers markets is going strong in the Adirondacks. Each farmers market in Lake Placid has a variety of vendors selling local produce, fresh bread, eggs, meat, cheese, plants, herbs, handmade jewelry, yarn, artwork, and more.

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The Lake Placid farmers market in the fall.
Farm to table

Tour the farm

Many travelers are surprised to learn that the Adirondacks are rich in farmland. From grass-fed beef to organic cheeses, mountain potatoes to fresh vegetables, hit the road, tour our farms, and bring a taste of the Adirondacks home with you.

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A couple looking at fresh produce at a Lake Placid farmers market.
Pumpkins and assorted seasonal squash at a fall farmers market.
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A couple looking at fresh produce at a Lake Placid farmers market.
Pumpkins and assorted seasonal squash at a fall farmers market.
A fresh produce stand at a Lake Placid farmers market.
A man walking his dog at a farmers market.
A squash and pumpkin stand at a farmers market.
A couple looking at fresh produce at a Lake Placid farmers market.
Pumpkins and assorted seasonal squash at a fall farmers market.
A fresh produce stand at a Lake Placid farmers market.
A man walking his dog at a farmers market.
A squash and pumpkin stand at a farmers market.
Fresh flavors

Savor the High Peaks

Many of Lake Placid's restaurants offer specialty menus featuring locally grown and produced goods, allowing visitors to experience a taste of the Adirondacks. From locally-harvested fish to grass-fed beef and fresh vegetables to seasonal fruit, the farm-to-table tradition is found throughout the High Peaks region.

So, find a great place to stay and then hit the trails with a fresh, locally produced lunch!