Elevate your Lake Placid winter experience
As America’s original winter vacation destination, Lake Placid offers the perfect balance of snowy adventure and classic, lodge-style luxury. If you're searching for the ultimate winter getaway, one that lets you escape and unwind, play in the snow and experience stunning winter adventures, you’ll find it all here in Lake Placid. Wake up in your own cozy cabin or suite, a fire crackling, with views of the snow-capped High Peaks filling your windows. Warm, relaxed splendor and extensive perks and amenities offer comfort and transport you back to the nostalgic winters of old. Plan your perfect winter getaway today.
The perfect stroll
Off the trails and into the heart of après-ski, head to Main Street to experience post-ski pampering unique to the charming downtown of Lake Placid. Visit spas and salons for high-value services including acupuncture, cupping, skin care services, aromatherapy, and more. For athletes and snowbound adventurers, schedule a massage after a long day of outdoor play.
At every meal, indulge in Lake Placid’s rich culinary scene. With globe-spanning flavors and farm-to-table, seasonal menus, Lake Placid's restaurants and breweries offer a delicious range of craft beverages, small plates, and inventive entrées. Indulge in cocktails and mocktails with mountain views or rich desserts amid fireside comfort, brought to you by James Beard Award-nominated chefs.
Distinctive adventures
Just outside your door, the uniqueness of Lake Placid awaits. In winter, our Olympic heritage shines at the Olympic Legacy Sites. Glide across the historic Oval, the very same venue that has hosted numerous Olympic events, and feel the history beneath your skates, or soar into the sky at the Olympic Jumping Complex, where big views await.
When it comes to Lake Placid winter activities, your options for adventure are endless! Immerse yourself in the sparkling solitude of the forest 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, Keene Valley, 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. Guided, custom experiences can help you personalize your adventures to the next level of outstanding.
