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Village in New York State, United States
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Lake Placid is a village of 2,400 people (2019) in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, near the center of the town of North Elba and named after an adjacent lake.
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Gallery and live theater
The home and grave of abolitionist John Brown, hanged by the state of Virginia for a 1859 raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry (now West Virginia), a key milestone on the path to a deadly Civil War which led ultimately to the liberation of enslaved African Americans. Historic house with picnic area, guided tours and re-enactments, hiking and cross-country ski area.
Adirondack horse drawn sleigh ride from Hohmeyers Lake Clear Lodge. Hay rides available spring-fall at Plattsburgh, NY Country Dreams Farm.
Classic and walking tours, rafting, tubing, mountain biking, rappelling, disc golf and gemstone mining. Motel, campground and souvenir shop on-site.
Trails and picnic areas along Ausable River.
In early December, creates a forty foot high ice wall complete with viewing benches and spotlights for those looking to extend their experiences beyond the daylight hours.
Photos, information, ice conditions.
Public skating Th-M 7-9PM, Sa Su 1-3PM. Speed Skating Th-M 4-6PM, Sa Su 10AM-noon. Gold Medal Café open M-Sa 8:30AM-3:30PM between the 1932 and 1980 Rinks.
Research facility with exhibits of maple syrup production, open to the general public.
Bike rental, sales, service, ski and snowboards.
Selection of deli sandwiches and homemade breads baked daily, country breakfasts.
Breakfast, lunch. Bakery with fresh bagels, made-to-order fruit smoothies and many sandwich options. Cash only.
Great for croissants and scones with coffee in the morning
Burgers, wings, bar, patio, relaxed atmosphere and lots of fun
Outdoor BBQ and fish fries, live music, full bar. Cabin rentals.
Generations
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The goal is to keep it as local and fresh as possible, showcasing many wonderful farms and products that are grown, raised and cultivated in New York’s Adirondack region. You can enjoy a meal looking out over Mirror Lake. Outdoor seating is available as well.
Victorian B&B inn with restaurant, Tuscan wine cellar, awarded by national wine publications
Upscale pub grub and excellent nachos
This restaurant recommends advance reservations, adds an 18% gratuity to the bill and does not serve kids under 13.
At Whiteface Club & Resort.
Restaurant with pub fare and desserts. Microbrewery has several in-house mixtures, an Espresso Beer which tastes mostly like coffee, an Oatmeal Beer and their award-winning Ubu Ale. Brewery tours Sa 4:30PM or by appointment.
Billiards and live music, bobsled out front.
Lakeside alpine motel, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub. During the summer season the motel has a river-fed pool, play structure, rowboats, paddleboats & canoes. Non-smoking. Refrigerator, microwave, TV, radio in-room.
AAA 4-diamond, some rooms have fireplace and jacuzzi. Cottages and kitchenettes available.
Eco-friendly resort with a fitness center, indoor pool and private beach with complimentary boating.
Only hotel on Lake Placid, with thirty rooms and two cottages. Member of Relais & Chateaux. No kids under 12 except on a few specified family-friendly weekends.
Stainless steel kitchens, Jacuzzi tubs, 38in. flat screen TV’s, view of the High Peaks. No pets, restrictive cancellation policy.
Furniture, souvenirs and mountain accessories.
Beside Cuppa Joe, sip coffee and shop for yarn. Workshops available.
Selection of books includes uniquely Adirondack titles.
Jeweler making charms, pins, pendants and bracelets depicting local themes such as an Adirondack chair, canoe, guide boat, packbasket, ice skates, snowflakes, pinecones, loon, heron, moose, bear, and racoon.
Maple syrup and sugar.
Skiwear and sportswear.
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The Lake Placid Airport serves only charter and scenic planes. The closest domestic airport is Adirondack Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake.
While it is easy to get around downtown on foot (arguably preferable, in fact, given the frequent traffic snarls on Main Street), and there is a free trolley service along the lake, you'll need a car to see any of the…
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