Summer in Lake Placid.
Life is good.
Perpetually rated #1 in Activities by Ski Magazine!

 

  • Witness the spectacular feats of World Class athletes in training and competition

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  • See incredible ski jump aerialists perform

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  • Hike a high peak

  • Walk along a pristine lake or a shaded path

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  • Have a snowball fight (there's always fresh snow, even in sumer, outside the Olympic Center)

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  • Bike gorgeous mountain trails, including Whiteface and Mount Van Hoevenberg

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  • Cruise Lake Placid via tour boat (or rent a boat of your own!)

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  • Ice skate in the Olympic Arena

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  • Get your own chance to scream down the Olympic Bobsled and Luge runs

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  • Take time to enjoy a picnic on the lake

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  • Golf on one of our area's championship mountain courses
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    Main Street! Shopping is among our Village's great attractions... Our downtown is diverse, unique, eclectic, and just waiting for you to discover.

    Take in the LP Sinfionetta

    Listen to a concert on the Lake or Arts Center

    Bike miles and miles of cool, winding roads

    Mountain bike an Adirondack trail

    Take a GOLD MEDAL ADVENTURE (a program for regular folks, athletes, and non-athletes alike to try exciting Winter and Summer Olympic sports like kayak, bobsled, trampoline, biathlon, & luge. Call 518-523-1655 or stop by the ORDA store on Main Street for information)

    Ride the gondola up world famous Whiteface Mountain


    Or, ride the chair lift up the ski jump hill and take the elevator to the top of the ski jump tower! Great view!

    Drive to the Whiteface summit for a truly spectacular view!

    Paddle a canoe or kayak over smooth, clear waters

    Tour an Adirondack Great Camp

    Hike to a waterfall

    Be a spectator or an active part of great events, like the IRONMAN USA, Native American Festival, I Love NY Horseshow, Octoberfest, the Lake Placid Film Festival, or Word Cup sports

    Experience virtual bobsledding, skiing, or luge!

    Take in the Olympic Museum

    Make a hole in one at one of the miniature golf courses opening this summer next door to Swiss Acres Inn.

    Take a refreshing plunge into our own outdoor pool

    Just take it easy and relax in our jacuzzi

    Learn how athletes train at the Olympic Training Center


    Fish pristine lakes and rivers, including the world famous Au Sable River

    Relish in relaxation with a beer or cocktail in our water garden area

    Savor the splendid flavors of authentic Italian food and drink at the Pasta La Vista restaurant

    Lake Placid is a golfer's paradise. There are four championship courses located nearby all with breathtaking scenery and challenging play. Visit our packages page for more information on golf packages.

    Swiss Acres Inn is just a short distance from the lake for which the village is named-- extremely convenient for fishermen, boaters, or those just wanting to relax and soak up the sun. Even closer is our own outdoor pool and a miniature golf course located next door.

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