Discover your perfect summer in Lake Placid

Whatever your perfect summer looks like, you’ll find it in Lake Placid. Live the lake life, hike to scenic peaks, kick back at a waterfront concert, or get swept up in the thrill of Olympic legacies past, present, and future. From a bustling main street filled with boutique shopping, art, music, and an exceptional culinary scene to the solitude and excitement you’ll experience exploring the largest nature preserve in the lower 48 states, nowhere compares to here.

Legendary Attractions

There is absolutely no shortage of things to do in Lake Placid in summer. Offering tours, interactive experiences, and activities that range from soaring to sliding, Lake Placid's Olympic Legacy Sites are among the most popular attractions for visitors of all ages. Cool off in the historic ice rink where the famous 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey game took place. For a gold medal-worthy view, ride to the top of the Lake Placid Ski Jumps, then ride the zip line down to feel for yourself what ski jumping is like!

Lake Placid's beautiful Adirondack scenery is at the heart of many summer attractions. Drive the highway up Whiteface Mountain for a summit experience, walk boardwalks above and below roaring waterfalls at High Falls Gorge, or enjoy a bird's eye view on a scenic flight over the mountains. Even Lake Placid's golf courses offer unparalleled views!

Adirondack Adventures

Outdoor adventures in Lake Placid come in all shapes and sizes. Maybe you're determined to summit Mount Marcy, New York's tallest peak, or perhaps you'd prefer a birding walk in the woods. Either way, there's a trail for you. Stay in Lake Placid and you'll find opportunities for every type of recreation. Gorgeous lakes and ponds fed by cool mountain streams offer sweet spots to swim and paddle. Our forests are full of flowing mountain biking trails and rocky cliffs for climbing. Whether your idea of outdoorsy includes big treks with technical gear or simply a book and a blanket by the water, Lake Placid has the perfect experience for you!

Go beyond the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary, and discover your perfect summer in Lake Placid.