Your perfect fall getaway awaits

In Lake Placid, fall isn’t just a season, it's a world of perfect adventures and natural beauty. Lake Placid has endless ways to enjoy active outdoor adventures, like mountain biking, paddling, and hiking, all amid the vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges of fall foliage. There's also playful competition on the golf course with the towering High Peaks as your backdrop or another kind of drive: the scenic variety.

Fall in Lake Placid is also abuzz with events and activities. The annual Flaming Leaves Festival celebrates all things fall with live music, decadent goodies, and stunning views at the Olympic Jumping Complex. When you're not busy sipping Oktoberfest drinks or scaling Mt. Van Hoevenberg's scenic hiking trail, head into town for some pumpkin spice goodness and feast on the local harvests of Lake Placid’s Main Street.

Relax in a natural wonderland

The cozy calm of late fall is perfect for a relaxing stay in Lake Placid. Although the leaves have fallen, the festivities never stop. For a tranquil fall trip paired with all the season’s fun, enjoy relaxing days spent visiting attractions like the Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway, attend a film festival, or indulge in a peaceful trail hike, free from the hustle of “peak week.” From peak-foliage to pre-winter, Lake Placid is perfect for fall getaways!

As the leaves change, Lake Placid transforms into an autumnal escape, with weather and scenery perfect for enjoying the amazing scenery, everywhere you look. Start planning your fall getaway today!

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Top Things to Do This Fall

Hiking is a great way to experience fall foliage, but it's not the only way! Explore these 10 adventurous ways to see fall colors in Lake Placid (that aren't hiking).

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The Adirondack Rail Trail

Whether you're on a bike or out for a casual stroll, the new Adirondack Rail Trail offers great, easy to access scenery and activity.

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Your guide to Lake Placid

Gear up for the ultimate fall adventure when you get the Lake Placid travel guide. Find the best places to leaf peep, dine, hike, and more! With the guide, its easy to have a perfect day in Lake Placid.

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UCI Mountain Bike World Series

The UCI Mountain Bike World Series, an annual autumn event, brings the best of the best to Lake Placid's awesome landscape! You won't want to miss the excitement of this cool competition!

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Events

Lake Placid turns up the volume on colorful fall events! Dance to live music at a fall festival, or dip into flavor at Oktoberfest and say "cheers" to fall foliage.

Exciting events
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Choose Your Fall Adventure

Lake Placid offers an autumn experience that is second to none and ample opportunity to try a little bit of everything!

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Shopping

In this postcard-perfect village you'll find a range of welcoming shops, from sport-specific apparel to classic souvenir t-shirts, penny candy to foodie-friendly delicacies. Venture to nearby Keene and Keene Valley for even more unique boutiques!

Make time for shopping!
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Fall flavor

Warm up on cool fall days with fireside meals, cozy cocktails, and farm to table freshness. The leafy lakeside views are a beautiful bonus!

Savor the season
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Top-flight golf

What better way to spend time amid stunning fall foliage than on the golf course? Lake Placid's courses promise perfection!

Tee up!
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Fall in Lake Placid
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful, serene wilderness — rolling hills, high peaks, sparkling lakes, and clear, fresh air. In the midst of all that beauty, Lake Placid is a classic mountain town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where's the best place to see fall colors?

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.
When is peak foliage?

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!
What is the weather like in fall?

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!

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