Lake Placid, New York City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Lake Placid, New York Travel Guide has been your connection to Lake Placid's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Attractions
 Nestled in the northeastern portion of the Adirondack wilderness of New York State, the rugged mountain scenery, heavy winter snows, and a pleasant summer climate combine to make the Lake Placid region a popular tourist destination year-round resort.
Lake Placid began developing as a tourist location in the latter part of the 19th Century, and became the host to the 1932 and later the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. New York's Olympic Region is one of the great playgrounds of North America, offering year-round fun and excitement. The village of Lake Placid offers a warm and charming setting. Its streets were made for strolling, lined with quaint shops, boutiques, coffee houses and restaurants.
When it comes to outdoor activities, the only limit is your imagination. Explore hiking trails and lofty mountain peaks or take a canoe trip on a lake that shimmers like glass.
Make the most of downtime enjoying the cool waters in the summer and return in the winter for a cozy journey in a horse-drawn sleigh. Santa's Workshop, Highfalls Gorge and other tourist attractions make this area fabulous for family vacations!
Relive history at fabled forts from the French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars, discover quaint 19th century villages & tour historic museums. Enjoy professional and community theaters, dance, symphonies, concerts and art shows. |
