Things To Do
Mirror Lake Path (walk)
The full Mirror Lake Loop is a 2.6-mile flat path. While following the loop, you’ll walk around the entirety of Mirror Lake (though you won’t always be able to see the lake) and through Lake Placid downtown. When you don’t have a direct view of the lake, you’ll be strolling by gorgeous homes, many of which sit on Mirror Lake, and pass by a Lake Placid Lake access site.
Whiteface Mountain (drive... or hike!)
You can hike Whiteface Mountain (a 3,700ft, 9.7mi out-and-back hike that Maura and Noah completed in Oct of 2020)… or you can drive the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway, park your car in the parking lot at the top, hop out of your car, then hike to the top for a gorgeous view. If you do this, walk to the Alpine Nature Trail and take the stairs to start the 1/5-mile-long trek to the summit of Whiteface Mountain. This is one of the shortest trails near Lake Placid, with one of the best 360-degree views in the area! There are a ton of local hikes with varying degrees of difficulty- feel free to check out the link to view some of the most popular in the area.
Kayak, paddleboard or rent a boat on the lake
There are tons of great spots to rent a boat or kayak on Lake Placid and Mirror Lake- it's a beautiful way to enjoy the lakes, mountains, and escape the heat in the afternoon.
Golf at Whiteface Club & Resort
Interested in a round of golf on the shores of Lake Placid? This award winning course offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. You can book directly on the website or reach out to perry.babcock@whitefaceclubresort.com for more information on rentals and available tee times.
Ausable Chasm
The Ausable Chasm and High Falls Gorge are incredible natural areas to visit - Come and see beautiful waterfalls and unique rock formations for yourself! Whether you take in the view from the robust bridges or walkways and stairs, you can enjoy a “Classic Tour” with a scenic raft float through the lower Chasm or a tubing adventure to cool off on hot Lake Placid summer days! If you’re feeling adventurous, you’ll enjoy the new Adventure Trail, or the rappelling and rock climbing tours.
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Did you know that Lake Placid hosted the 1932 Winter Olympics and 1980 Winter Olympics? You can find North America's second-largest Winter Olympic artifact collection here with interactive exhibits.
Explore
Lake Placid's shops and the surrounding Adirondacks are stunning in the summertime and we can't wait to share with you the place we fell in love -- get out there !
