"Lake Placid" by Photographer Carl Heilman

Lake Placid Tourism .com is the premier online guide to Lake Placid, New York showcasing hundreds of exciting attractions throughout the Olympic region and upstate New York. We invite you to take a virtual tour of some of our most popular travel destinations including the historic communities of Saranac Lake, Elizabethtown, Keene, Keene Valley, Jay, Wilmington, Essex, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Schroon Lake and Westport.

Mackenzie Intervale Olympic Ski Jumping Complex Olympic Photos courtesy of Jim Grant

The Lake Placid Region is famous for hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid has also been host for a variety of world class events including the ESPN Outdoor Games, World Cup bobsled and luge, the Ironman Triathalon, international figure skating, Empire State Games and the "I Love NY" Horse Shows. The Lake Placid region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural

"West Branch Ausable River" by photographer Frank Houck

attractions. Lake Placid's Olympic attractions include famous Whiteface Mountain, boasting the greatest vertical drop in the East and the Mackenzie Intervale Olympic Ski Jumping Complex, where you can ride to the top of the 26 story, 120 meter ski jump in a glass enclosed elevator! Other venues include the Mt. Van Hoevenberg bobsled and luge track where you can take an exhilarating ride down the only dedicated bobsled run in the US.





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Adirondack Shopping
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Lake Placid Summer Event Highlights

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Lake Placid Winter Event Highlights

Winter Cup Sports and Events at Olympic Venues See the world-class athletes train and compete in Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton and Freestyle throughout the Winter.

CAN/AM & Hockey Tournaments & Canadian Hockey Enterprises Tournaments - Throughout the fall and winter in Lake Placid at the Olympic Center

Empire State Winter Games. The 28th Empire State Winter Games return to Lake Placid February 2008. Come join in the fun!

Figure Skating
The Olympic Center in Lake Placid boasts the greatest amount of ice surface in the world. For information on Figure Skating shows and training.
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'Miracle on Ice' the Movie
On January 31, 04 Disney unveiled its version of the famous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. Called 'Miracle' , it is the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that made sports history by taking the gold medal in hockey away from the Soviets. Kurt Russell plays the leading role of legendary USA hockey coach Herb Brooks, the man who single-handedly transformed an unassuming group of college players into hockey heroes. To learn more click here .
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Lake Placid Golf
Lake Placid has been a summer destination for golfers for over one hundred years. It is a golfers paradise with several world class courses for you to choose from. From scenic Craigwood , to 45 hole Lake Placid Club , Whiteface Club and Resort & the Saranac Inn, to smaller Saranac Lake Golf Club and Westport Country Club, you won't be disapointed .

Lake Placid Area Golf Courses

Craig Wood Golf Course -
518-523-9811 877-999-9473 (In Season)
Craig Wood Golf Course offers a challenging round of golf in a spectacular setting. Designed by Seymour Dunn in 1925, this carefully maintained municipal course is strategically carved into the Adirondack countryside. It’s the perfect opportunity for a great round of golf.

Lake Placid Club Golf Courses -
Tee Times: 518-523-4460 800-874-1980 Lake Placid
Set amidst towering white pines in the heart of Adirondack splendor the historic Lake Placid Club offers unique real estate that is stunning in its natural beauty and rich with recreational opportunities. The Club comprises over 900 acres of land providing a variety of exclusive Adirondack homes, Condominiums and lots with an unmatched range of amenities - including 45 holes of championship golf - and conveniently located close to the center of the village of Lake Placid.

Whiteface Club & Resort Golf Course -
518-523-2551 1-800-422-6757 Lake Placid
Whiteface Club Golf Course is one of the most notable and majestic golf courses in the eastern United States. Built in 1898 on the shores of Lake Placid, it soon became the course of royalty, move stars and famous sports figures.

Saranac Inn Golf & Country Club -
518-891-1402 Saranac Lake
The Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club was founded at the turn of the century and designed by renowned Scottish Pro and Architect Seymour Dunn. The course was designed using the natural terrain to provide a wonderful golfing experience, with spectacular mountain views, pure mountain air and a memorable fragrance emanating form the balsams that line the course.

Saranac Lake Golf Club -
518-891-2675 Ray Brook
A friendly 9-hole course on route 86, between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid fun for both novice and experienced golfers. Offers a complete practice facility. 891-2675.

Lodging Showcase

All Hotel Search Lake Placid Stop here first for great deals on hotels in Lake Placid, New York. Compare our Lake Placid, New York hotel rates and save up to 50%!. Book online now! High Peaks Resort One Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946 Phone: 518.523.4411 Fax: 518.523.1120 Overlooking the sparkling shores of Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, and in the very heart of the shopping, dining and entertainment district on Main Street, you’ll find the completely redesigned High Peaks Resort. A completely updated hotel, our casual yet sophisticated style makes us one of the most beautiful and comfortable resorts in Lake Placid. Boasting spectacular views, access to all the splendor of the Adirondack region and superior service, and ensuring all of our resort guests a visit full of fantastic memories and countless reasons to return. Keene Valley Lodge Route 73, PO Box 701, Keene Valley,NY 12944 Phone: 518-576-2003 Historic 7 room (most with private baths) Bed & Breakfast located in the center of the High Peaks village of Keene Valley. Convenient to Great Range trailheads, rock and ice climbing, cross country skiing locally as well as restaurants and shops. Mountain View Inn - 140 Main St., Lake Placid, NY, Phone: 1-800-499-2439 Quality mountain and lakeview rooms in the heart of the Olympic Village. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants; adjacent to the Olympic Center. AAA & Mobile Guide approved. Family owned and operated.

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