Invent your perfect holiday week
Winter in Lake Placid is magical, especially around the holidays. The town twinkles with sparkling lights and distant snow-capped mountains spark dreams of a winter wonderland no matter the current weather. We earn our place on the nice list by making vacation dreams come true year-round, and the holiday season is no different. Whether you're looking for nostalgic family fun or a luxurious, romantic weekend with your sweetheart, Lake Placid has activities for all ages and interests; all you need to bring is your sense of adventure!
Destination: December 25
Here on Christmas Day and looking for some extra fun and adventure? Lake Placid is ready. While most of our shops are closed, some of our restaurants offer decadent holiday meals — with great views, too! — and the outdoors is always open to make your holiday extra memorable!


Holiday shopping
There's something special about shopping in this snowy mountain town. Whether you're stopping into A Christmas to Remember for your tree ornaments and home holiday decor, snagging gifts to put under the tree, or gearing up to skate, ski, or snowboard, Lake Placid offers a magical Main Street shopping experience.


Skate into the new year
What's more picturesque than ice skating surrounded by Christmas lights? Lace up a pair of skates to glide your way around the Olympic Oval. Day or night, the skating is wonderful, with festive lights, mountain views, and outdoor fun all wrapped up in one pretty package. Best of all, the Oval is within walking distance of downtown's hotels, restaurants, and shops. Surrounded by holiday decor, and with the errant snowflake floating by you, you'll feel like you're living — or at least vacationing — in a Christmas carol.
Hockey lovers can watch a game or join in regular stick 'n' puck games! Don't miss the chance to skate on Olympic ice!

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Indulge in a holiday feast
We're foodies year-round in Lake Placid, but there's something about the holidays that makes our chefs and bartenders throw a festive twist on their menus. After a day on the slopes or exploring Main Street, settle in for a cozy meal at a warm, cheerful restaurant, where candles mingle with jaunty boughs of evergreen and trees decorated with ornaments. Sip hot cider or a curated cocktail, and dig in to our farm-to-table offerings inspired by the season, whether it's roast beast or a peppermint-swirled dessert.
Don't forget our neighbors!
Journey beyond Lake Placid and find even more holiday cheer in neighboring communities! The quaint mountain towns hold something for everyone, but these are a few of our favorite holiday things.
Saranac Lake
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Celebrate with North Country New Year
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Take a ride on the Adirondack Carousel
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Skate at the Saranac Lake Civic Center
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Take a lantern-lit sleigh ride at Lake Clear Lodge
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Visit the Historic Saranac Lake Museum
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Stop by the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
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Walk the trails at Paul Smith’s College VIC
Tupper Lake
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See Wild Lights at The Wild Center
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Walk the trails at the James C. Frenette Recreation Center
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Enjoy a New Year's Eve dinner at The Woodshed on Park