Things To Do
Whiteface Memorial Highway
Drive to the top of Whiteface Mountain for breathtaking views stretching across the Adirondacks and into Vermont and Canada
Lake Placid Olympic Training Center
Explore the sights of the 1980 winter olympics held in and around Lake Placid. Check out where the miracle on ice happened, take a ride up to the top of the ski jumping complex or if your feeling adventurous sled down part of the bobsled course
Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream
The best soft serve ice cream on the planet. Cash-only spot serving a one flavor combo a day, via cone or dish. Check their Facebook page as flavors change daily
The Wild Center
Connect with nature through experiences like Wild Walk, Raquette River Roll, Forest Music, Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork and more. There is also a traveling exhibit by Thomas Dambo, features 6 folklore-inspired Trolls to explore throughout their property. Roughly a 45min - 1 hr drive from Lake Placid.
Adirondack Rail Trail
34-mile multipurpose trail starts at Lake Placid and ends at Tupper Lake