Things To Do

Big Slide Brewery & Public House

Our favorite brewery in town!

Raquette River Brewing

Great patio and brews!

Mirror Lake Drive

Lake Placid has so many wonderful shops to explore and 3 mile paved path around the lake!

Ausable Chasm

Explore unique adventures at Ausable Chasm, an unparalleled destination in the Adirondacks. Immerse yourself in a journey through time at one of the United States' oldest natural attractions (Established in 1870). Hike, float, or climb amidst the primeval Adirondack forest, encountering captivating landmarks such as Rainbow Falls, Elephant's Head, Column Rock, Hyde's Cave, and the serene Mystic Gorge. Delve hundreds of feet below to traverse natural stone walkways, marveling at the eons of geologic history etched in stone. Visit Ausable Chasm for an extraordinary experience unlike any other in the Adirondacks.

Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex

Love history and the winter Olympics?! This is the spot or you! Spend your day exploring the ski jumps up close and personal

Mount Jo Trail

Looking for great views without the mileage this is a great option. Parking at this location tends to fill up VERY quickly so it is usually recommended to arrive EARLY (sometimes it fills up before 7am)

Cascade Mountain

Looking to really get out there and tackle an adventure. This high peak offers great views with some shorter mileage! The route is quite steep and ruggaed but the views are great. This is a pretty popular hike so again arriving early to snag a parking spot is key. (No later than 7am)

Critters

Get yourself a Lake Placid tee or sweatshirt!

Man and Beast

The spot to get your furry friend a special treat! Basil loves getting her hiking snacks from here.

Adirondack Chocolates

Black Rooster Maple

Seth's favorite local maple syrup spot. We stock up every time we are in town. They are cash only!

Imagination Station

Jami's favorite gift shop!

The Craft Beer Center

Jami's favorite spot to stock up on local brews. They also have a liquor and wine section!