LakePlacid.com Trip Planner

The trip is approximately 45 minutes each way with a 45 minute layover, and you have the option of departing from either station.

Reservations can be made online at www.adirondackrr.com or by calling 518-523-4237 / 1-800-819-2291 or you can walk-in for most of our events.

Contact us for information on large group discounts and chartered trains or cars. We are handicap accessible.

Dates of Operation : May 29, 2010 - October 24, 2010 (weather permitting)

Departure Times : Lake Placid : 11:00 AM - round trip
2:00 PM - round trip
Saranac Lake : 12:30 PM - round trip
3:30 PM - one way to Lake Placid

Rates : $ 19.00 - Adults
$ 18.00 - Seniors (age 62 +)
$ 11.00 - Children (age 2-12) under 2 years rides free

Payment : Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Discover

Daily Events :
Wednesdays : Tri-Lakes Bandit Train Robbery - July & August
Thursdays : Clown Train - July & August
Fridays : $15 Senior Fridays - All Season
Saturdays : Wine Tasting Train – July, August & September – call for Information
5:30 PM from Lake Placid only - $ 29 Adults
Sundays : Free Ice Cream – July & August

Special Events – Call for Information :
Canoe & Rail Adventure - Available every day – prices vary with boat selection - Reservations Required - contact : St. Regis Canoe Outfitters 1-888-775-2925 / 1-518-891-1838
Ironman Community Shuttle Train - July 25, 2010
Antique Postcard & Railroad Memorabilia Show - July 31, 2010
Hobofest Community Music Festival - September 5, 2010
Halloween Train - October 16 & 17, 2010
October 23 & 24, 2010 – Weather Permitting

Schedules, equipment and fares subject to change without notice or liability.

Lake Placid Adult Hockey Camps:
June 10-13, 2010
October 14-17, 2010

International Youth Tournaments:
October 14-17, 2010
December 9-12, 2010
December 16-19, 2010
December 30-January 2, 2011
January 6-9, 2011
January 27-30, 2011
February 10-13, 2011

International Girls Tournament:
December 16-19, 2010

International High School Boys & Girls Tournament:
December 16-19, 2010

International Adult Tournaments:
April 21/22-24, 2011
April 28/29- May 1, 2011
(Men and Women)

Youth and Parent/Child Camp
June 10-13, 2010

Just for Girls Hockey School Camps
August 7-11, 2010
August 11-15, 2010

Lake Placid Innovative Hockey Camp
August 16-20, 2010

Cart: $32
Golf Club Rentals: $10 - $15
Golf Lessons: Available; Children's Programs
Mens Slope: 126
Mens Rating: 70.3
Womens Slope: 118
Womens Rating: 70.6

Course/Additional Amenities:
Craig Wood Golf Course offers a challenging round of golf in a spectacular setting. Designed by Seymour Dunn in 1925, this carefully maintained municipal course is strategically carved into the Adirondack countryside. It's the perfect opportunity for a great round of golf.

Reservations for tee times and proper golf attire are required. Putting and Driving Range, Pro Shop, Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge on premises. No coolers please.

Season: May to November (conditions & weather permitting)

In Winter: Snowshoe Center. One mile west of Whiteface Mountain Ski Center. Call for winter schedule.

We have everything you need for your Adirondack adventure. We specialize in complete outfitting and gear rentals, and trip planning anywhere in the Adirondack Park. We offer private instruction or group programs for 1/2 day, full day, overnight and multi-day trips. We specialize in complete outfitting and gear rentals as well as trip planning anywhere in the Adirondack Park. In Winter try cross country and telemark skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing.

In the Summer, we have so many great places to paddle, hike or rock climb. We'll help you find the great spot and learn things along the way. This summer try rock climbing, sea kayaking, wilderness canoeing, triathlons, biking or mountain biking. We run mountain bike centers at both Whiteface Mountain for downhill biking and Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. VanHoevenberg for cross country trail riding.

Winter Services: Ice Climbing, Back Country and Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing

Guide Services:
We have the best guides in the Adirondacks and a full Guide House and staff to meet with you, plan your adventure, rent you top quality gear and have fun. We are fully insured and accredited by IMGA, ACA, WOFA, and Red Cross. Group lodging is available.

Ice Climbing:
The Adirondacks are famous for their “ice” It sets into the rock faces and crevices about mid December thru March (weather dependent). Come whack some ice and learn fun skills with us.

XC:
The Adirondack back country is a winter wonderland of cross country skiing opportunities Our guides can instruct and lead you on a wide variety of terrain from in town nature trails, to wilderness trails, to telemark adventures and ski mountaineering on the “slides”.

Snowshoeing:
Our Adirondack peaks and trails are beautiful to explore in snowshoes. It’s a slower, more stable tour than cross country skis and you can even make a fire or brew some tea or lunch. Come explore the beauty of our winter wonderland by snowshoe with a guide.

Summer Services: Rock Climbing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Wilderness Canoeing

Also at our High Peaks Cyclery store we have a Rock Climbing Gym and Fitness Studio.

Open daily, year-round. Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm

We have everything you need for your Adirondack adventure. We specialize in complete outfitting and gear rentals, and trip planning anywhere in the Adirondack Park. We offer private instruction or group programs for 1/2 day, full day, overnight and multi-day trips. We specialize in complete outfitting and gear rentals as well as trip planning anywhere in the Adirondack Park.

We have so many great places to paddle, hike or rock climb. We'll help you find the great spot and learn things along the way. This summer try rock climbing, sea kayaking, wilderness canoeing, triathlons, biking or mountain biking. We run mountain bike centers at both Whiteface Mountain for downhill biking and Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. VanHoevenberg for cross country trail riding.

Summer Services: Rock Climbing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Wilderness Canoeing

Guide Services:
We have the best guides in the Adirondacks and a full Guide House and staff to meet with you, plan your adventure, rent you top quality gear and have fun. We are fully insured and accredited by IMGA, ACA, WOFA, and Red Cross. Group lodging is available.

Mountain Biking:
We run 2 mountain bike centers in the summer/fall season. One is a trail riding center at the Olympic Sports complex at Van Ho. These cross country ski trails are for gentle to intense single track riding and a trials and slalom course to test skills. At Whiteface Mountain our co-worker runs a complete downhill riding center. We have expert instructors and guides to make your mountain biking full of “Fun, not Fear”

Biking: The 6 million acre Adirondack park has many great cycling roads throughout and along the Lake Champlain Coast. We can provide you with rental bikes, gear, maps and knowledge to make your cycling experience wonderful. We also supply instruction on riding techniques and skills so you will be ready for the biking season, a race or bike tour.

Fitness Studio:
New for 2009 we expanded our store and have a beautiful fitness area for classes and personal workouts. We have (or can arrange) classes in yoga, core or cardio workouts or stretching. This can get or keep you in shape and ready for future outdoor adventures.

In Winter try cross country and telemark skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing.

Winter Services: Ice Climbing, Back Country and Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing

Also at our High Peaks Cyclery store we have a Rock Climbing Gym and Fitness Studio.

Open daily, year-round. Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm

We have everything you need for your Adirondack adventure. We specialize in complete outfitting and gear rentals, and trip planning anywhere in the Adirondack Park. We offer private instruction or group programs for 1/2 day, full day, overnight and multi-day trips. We specialize in complete outfitting and gear rentals as well as trip planning anywhere in the Adirondack Park.

We have so many great places to paddle, hike or rock climb. We'll help you find the great spot and learn things along the way. This summer try rock climbing, sea kayaking, wilderness canoeing, triathlons, biking or mountain biking. We run mountain bike centers at both Whiteface Mountain for downhill biking and Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. VanHoevenberg for cross country trail riding.

Summer Services: Rock Climbing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Wilderness Canoeing

Guide Services:
We have the best guides in the Adirondacks and a full Guide House and staff to meet with you, plan your adventure, rent you top quality gear and have fun. We are fully insured and accredited by IMGA, ACA, WOFA, and Red Cross. Group lodging is available.

Canoes and Kayaks:
We have a rental fleet of canoes and single or double kayaks to take you on a wonderful guided tour of Lake Placid or Mirror Lake. We also adventure into the Saranacs and beyond.

Rock Climbing:
Rock climbing opportunities in the Adirondacks are endless. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced, our Adirondack guides can provide you with a superb and safe climbing experience. We also offer instructional courses and are IMGA certified and insured.

Hiking:
The Adirondacks have endless trails and we’d love to help you safely experience them. We can do simple nature trails and small peaks or guide you up the toughest 46’ers and trail less peaks and even backpack and spend the night in the wilderness.

In Winter try cross country and telemark skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing.

Winter Services: Ice Climbing, Back Country and Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing

Also at our High Peaks Cyclery store we have a Rock Climbing Gym and Fitness Studio.

Open daily, year-round. Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm

The Lake Placid Sinfonietta, ""Orchestra of the Adirondacks"" performs a festival of eighteen concerts from July 8 to August 16. Exciting conductors and top professional musicians from across the country form this unique ensemble which has been a mainstay of summer in Lake Placid since 1917.

Check out the Symphony Series at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts on Sundays at 7:30 (18 and under are free), the free NBT Park Series on Wednesday nights at 7 in downtown Lake Placid, or the Adirondack Series, which in 2009 will bring this exciting ensemble to the communities of North Creek, Tupper Lake, Jay and Blue Mountain Lake. For more information visit the website: www.LakePlacidSinfonietta.org or call 518-523-2051.

(photo credit Nancie Battaglia)

There are men's and ladies' separate areas appointed with marble and mahogany, plush sitting areas including fireplaces, whirlpool, steam rooms, lockers and grooming areas.

The Spa is open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, daily. Hours may vary by season so please call our Spa Desk for more information and to schedule appointments.

Putt your way through mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls. All amidst a fun-filled setting of natural wonder, lavish landscaping and exciting pirate themes. Swashbuckling fun for the entire family!

Open May through October. Call us at 518-523-5478 for hours of operation

Lake Placid - Motoring around Mirror Lake, the interesting history of the village is presented along with stops at the lake, Lake Placid and the former Lake Placid Club.

Olympic Sites - The Olympic Arena is a must see for everyone who comes to Lake Placid. The 1932 Rink, named for Sonja Henie and Jack Shea and the 1980 Rink, named for the Miracle on Ice hockey team and Coach Herb Brooks. Another site is the Olympic ski jumping complex. This is a must see also. Other sites included are the bobsled, luge and skeleton complex, Whiteface ski area, and the Olympic Training Center, which trains athletes who often will share their hopes with us.

2010 Greens Fees: (all rates are quoted in US dollars)
Pre-season through June 20, 2010: $45
June 21 through Sept. 30: $90 walking, $100 with a cart
Nine Holes:
$25 before June 20;
$50 after June 21 – Sept. 30
Cart: $20
Golf Club Rentals: Available
Golf Lessons: Available; Master PGA Teaching Professional, J. Peter Martin, Jr.; Junior Clinics and Adult Clinics
Mens Slope: 123
Mens Rating: 71.1

Course/Additional Amenities: Fully irrigated in 2005 this historical course is perched on the shores of beautiful Lake Placid offering a challenge on each and every fairway and green. Opened as a 9-hole course in 1895 and later expanded to a full 18-hole by noted architect John Van Kleek, who benefited from the consultation of World Champion Walter Hagen. A beautiful Adirondack style restroom was added in 2005 in the style and workmanship found within the custom luxury homes built throughout the property by the Whiteface Club’s own construction division.

The Whiteface Club & Resort was honored in 2005 being named the #6 course in New York State available for public access. Additionally, it received very high praise and ratings in the fall of 2005 from the noted Zagat review of golf courses. The 2007 NYS Senior Women's Amateur Championship was held at the Whiteface Club and Resort in August 2007.

Reservations for tee times are preferred and proper golf attire required. Soft spikes only. Practice area, two restaurants and cocktail lounge in addition to a course beverage cart.

Season: Mid-May - Mid-October