Your perfect fall getaway awaits

Fall in Lake Placid is all about days bathed in the gorgeous glow of foliage: pumpkin orange, flaming red, and sunshine yellow. Fall vacations spent in the Adirondacks in the beautiful, fresh air, surrounded by glorious colors covering the mountains are unforgettable. Lake Placid is jam-packed with exciting events — from a star-studded film festival to the Flaming Leaves Festival and celebration of all things fall — and activities, outdoor adventures, and of course, the best dining to round out your day.

Top things to do in Lake Placid in autumn

This fall, celebrate autumn with family and friends by hiking and walking mountain trails, paddling on the picture-perfect Mirror Lake, and exploring the best, most unique places to see fall foliage. The top things to do this fall are all right here in Lake Placid, a mountain town with a big personality. The joy of fall's very best views and activities await.

Start planning your fall getaway today!

An aerial view of Lake Placid's village, including the Olympic center and part of Mirror Lake surrounded by fall foliage.
Where to see the best foliage

We've got the top ten places in Lake Placid to see fall foliage and have a great vacation.

Perfect fall awaits
a woman in black clothing and white knit cap hikes on a rock summit with forested fall mountains stretching to the horizon.
Find your perfect fall hike

With soaring rock cliffs, wide-open vistas of the High Peaks, and so much more, these fall hikes are beautiful and inspiring.

Let's hike!
Two saxophonists perform on a darkly lit stage
Arts and music

With cooler days, the arts and music offerings in the area are a surefire way to warm up! Art galleries, live music venues, and the Lake Placid Film Festival populate the fall with fun.

Turn up the volume!
A middle-aged couple drink a toast at a lakeside restaurant in fall.
Fall flavor

Warm up on cool fall days with fireside meals, cozy cocktails, and farm to table freshness. The leafy lakeside views are a beautiful bonus!

Savor the season
Two women and a dog sit in Adirondack chairs by a calm lake surrounded by fall foliage.
Fall in Lake Placid
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful, serene wilderness — rolling hills, high peaks, sparkling lakes, and clear, fresh air. In the midst of all that beauty, Lake Placid is a classic mountain town.