Fall Events: Olympic Venues Lake Placid boasts the distinction of hosting two Olympic Winter Games, first in 1932 and again in 1980. These historic venues, collectively known as the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, include the Olympic Center, Olympic Jumping Complex, [...]
Guys' Getaway: Fall in Lake Placid If you're looking for a Guys' Getaway this fall, check out Lake Placid.The crisp Adirondack air and dazzling fall foliage make Lake Placid the perfect place for a Guys' Getaway. From golfing to hiking [...]
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympics! Photo from Getty Images The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority announced a line-up of events celebrating the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, a milestone that holds [...]
Winter Sports Capital of the World: 2025 Events Lake Placid is often referred to as the "Winter Sports Capital of the World." The small Adirondack village has hosted over 510 national and international competitions. 115 World Cup competitions, 19 World [...]
Visit Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole, NY Come with us as we visit Santa's Workshop at the North Pole, NY. When Santa's Workshop opened its doors on July 1, 1949, little did the developers know that they had introduced [...]
Whether it’s a rainy day or a freezing winter afternoon, sometimes it’s better to stay inside in Lake Placid. When the weather doesn’t cooperate, there are still plenty of things to do indoors. In fact, you could spend the entire [...]
As other places die down for the winter, Lake Placid comes alive with one-of-a-kind adventures and attractions. Lake Placid winters are so spectacular that we have hosted the Winter Olympics twice! Winter sports are at the heart of the season, [...]
Cheers to Local Beer The start of September means the start of fall in the Adirondacks. Temperatures will start to dip and sweater weather will be here before we know it. While many people start to think of PSLs and [...]
There’s no question that the demands of daily life cause many of us to put our health and well-being on the back burner. We are simply too busy with work and family life to focus on ourselves. This is why [...]
Lake Placid is the place where vacations began, literally. The Adirondacks is the original place where vacationers came to escape the hustle and bustle of the city in exchange for The Great Outdoors. Whether you are looking to hike mountain [...]
