Placid Plans

Lake Placid

A quaint village with charming restaurants and shops along the shore of Mirror Lake.

Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort

Bring or rent ski gear and hit the slopes!

Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum, a multi-exhibit monument to the Olympic heart and soul of Lake Placid. With multi-media exhibits and memorabilia displays that transport visitors into the iconic past of the region, a visit to the museum is an informative and transformative experience that is great for people of all ages and all levels of knowledge on the Olympic legacy of Lake Placid!

Herb Brooks Arena

The “Miracle On Ice” game was played here!

Lake Placid Toboggan Chute

Toboggans are sent down ice covered chutes onto frozen Mirror Lake!

Olympic Speed Skating Oval

Go skating on the Olympic Speed Skating Oval! Skate on the same oval where speed skating great Eric Heiden won 5 Olympic Gold Medals during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Smoke Signals

Great BBQ

Lake Placid Pub & Brewery

Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex

Stand alongside the ramp that ski jumpers launch themselves from before flying over the length of a football field. Explore the site on the 8-person Skyride, a new, state-of-the-art pulse gondola, and glass-enclosed elevator ending at the observation deck of the K-120 meter jump.

The Cottage

Grab a drink and enjoy the amazing view of Mirror Lake!

Big Slide Brewery & Public House

Cascade X-C Ski Center

Full service cross country ski center featuring 20 KM of groomed trails, the region’s most complete Nordic shop, Knicker’s bar & restaurant serving Nordic comfort fare and Adirondack fun.

the breakfast club, etc

The best Bloody Mary in town!

Top Of The Park

Big Mountain Deli & Crêperie

Generations Tap & Grill

Family friendly restaurant at Golden Arrow Resort is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.