A perfect fall escape is waiting
Plan your foliage-filled adventure
Lake Placid is the perfect place to immerse yourself in fall. Completely surrounded by stunning foliage, you'll find countless ways to soak up the season while luxuriating in the comforts of a modern mountain town. With exciting adventures just steps from your resort, you'll be hiking trails, paddling waterways, and reaching new heights at breathtaking attractions in no time. When its time to unwind, Lake Placid offers a fall experience as perfect as the foliage.
Relax in a natural wonderland
For a tranquil fall trip paired with all the season’s fun, you'll find plenty of ways to soak up the colors. Enjoy relaxing days spent visiting attractions like the Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway or indulge in a peaceful trail hike, both giving you 360 degree views of blanketed mountain ranges. Paddling the waters around Lake Placid is a great way to unwind, while still catching glimpses of fiery reds and golds.
In town, stroll with a cozy coffee while you browse unique and designer boutiques. Indulge in farm-to-table dining, a brewery tour, or a day of pampering at the spa. Plan your getaway around one of the season’s hottest events, with the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Whiteface Mountain’s beloved Oktoberfest, or the Flaming Leaves Festival. After an adventurous fall day, relax and recharge at a refined restaurant on picturesque Main Street, or welcome a sweeping sunset at a local brewery. However you travel, Lake Placid offers a fall experience as perfect as the foliage.
Lake Placid is home to a plethora of lodges, resorts, and hotels
From rustic-chic lodges to elegant resorts with spa amenities, Lake Placid is the perfect home base for leaf peeping, hiking, or simply unwinding in the beauty of the season. To perfect your stay, local packages and deals offer the best of the best from our resorts, allowing you to soak up all that the region has to offer.
Whether you're sipping hot cider by a crackling fireplace, waking up to mirror-like reflections on Mirror Lake, or wrapping yourself in a plush blanket with mountain views outside your window, fall lodging in Lake Placid makes your cozy autumn dreams come true.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All around you! Fall in Lake Placid is bursting with color. A few of our favorite spots: the soaring Olympic Jumping Complex, the relaxed miles of the Adirondack Rail Trail, walking around Mirror Lake, and the John Brown Farm.
It can vary, but your best time to see the leaves at their peak is the last week of September. Keep an eye on our Foliage Report for the latest updates!
We think it's perfect, and it truly hits that sweet spot of cooler temps, low humidity, and sunny days. This is the time to bring out your favorite sweaters, layer those comfy fall flannels, and bring a raincoat, just in case!
While the leaves may have fallen from our trees, October & November are still awesome times to visit. Discover how you'll spend late fall in the Adirondacks. Head outdoors, get cozy in one of many lodging options, and relax while you enjoy a quieter time in Lake Placid.
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