if you wanted to extend your stay into a mini-vacation, Montreal Canada is just a 2 hour drive from Lake Placid, and is totally worth the trip!
http://www.lakeplacid.com/do/activities/high-peaks-mountain-guides-rock-climbing
If you enjoy your microbrewed ales and lagers Check out Lake Placid Pub & Brewerey! They have seasonal beers such as Black Tie Porter, Bean-To Coffee Stout, High Peaks Hefeweizen, to name just a few. 813 Mirror Lake Drive Lake Placid, New York 12946