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Your perfect winter getaway is here

America's original winter vacation destination

America’s original winter vacation destination knows how to turn wintry weather into a getaway filled with fun. Perfectly blend your snowy adventure with lodge-style luxury and a picture postcard-perfect Main Street to top off your stay. Start your day in a cozy cabin, with the scent of freshly brewed hot cocoa and the warmth of a crackling fireplace. Surrounded by snow-covered High Peaks, you’ll feel transported to the nostalgic winters of the past when you plan your perfect winter getaway in Lake Placid.

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Olympic legacy

Live the Olympic Experience

Olympic spirit comes alive in Lake Placid at the Olympic Legacy Sites. Experience the Olympic Center, and ice skate on the same legendary ice that has hosted some of the greatest figure skating and ice hockey moments, including the Miracle on Ice. Glide across the historic Oval, the iconic venue for numerous Olympic speed skating events, and feel the history beneath your skates.

At the Ski Jumps, ride the Sky Ride to the top of the towers, and walk out onto the observation deck for a skier's view of the mountains and Lake Placid (far) below. Mt Van Hoevenberg is one of the only places in the country where you can try skeleton and see luge and bobsled firsthand! You can also experience cross-country skiing and biathlon on international competition trails.

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Endless possibilities

More winter activities

When it comes to Lake Placid winter activities, your options for adventure are endless! Get into the woods on snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails like the Adirondack Rail Trail that weave and connect across the region, or head to Whiteface Mountain for the ultimate skiing and snowboarding experience. Need more winter fun? The surrounding towns of Keene, Ray Brook, and Wilmington offer unique views of towering mountains, snow-covered valleys, ice flows on rushing rivers, and plenty more snowy trails to explore. 

Can't fit it all in one trip? Spring brings new growth across the High Peaks, or plan ahead for the dazzling colors of fall. 

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Relaxation: Lake Placid Style

Dive into a world of plush beds, snow-capped views, and world-class pampering when you book lodging in Lake Placid. Relax at award-winning resorts with onsite spas offering massages, acupuncture, and skin care. Stay on Main Street and indulge in the town’s vibrant culinary, craft cocktail, and brewery scene. Whether you're enjoying the luxuries of a traditional hotel stay or soaking in the atmosphere of a cozy mountain cabin, Lake Placid invites you to unwind and embrace a classic winter escape.
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Your Perfect Winter in Lake Placid, NY

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What will 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.

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Lake Placid Guide

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Gear up for your trip to Lake Placid with the official Lake Placid travel guide, designed to help you invent your own perfect day.
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Lake Placid: Your Luxury Winter Destination

For a stay that's nothing less than extraordinary, venture to Lake Placid this winter for luxurious lodge stays, snowy adventures, and resort-level pampering at every turn.

Make Your Trip to Lake Placid Unforgettable

Not sure where to start this winter in Lake Placid? Let us help! We'll make sure you get to every iconic Lake Placid activity on your bucket list.

A Romantic Winter Getaway in Lake Placid: 72-Hour Itinerary

Freshly fallen snow on distant mountains, crackling fires in rustic lodges, delicious food in cozy dining rooms – Lake Placid is the perfect destination for a romantic winter getaway.

Scandinavian Stays in Lake Placid

For a luxurious Scandinavian-inspired winter getaway without the airfare and long flights, head to Lake Placid!

The People Who Make Winter Happen

Playing in the snow is all fun and games, but it takes some serious work to make it happen! Read about the people who are behind the scenes this season.

Ski "Inn" to the Whiteface Club & Resort

Lake Placid loves cross-country skiing. This is the kind of town where residents can ski on their lunch breaks or head out as the sun rises to greet the day, and where visitors can enjoy Nordic adventures that range from gentle, easy trails to gnarly...

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