Dine like the locals do with take out or dine-in at Lake Placid's #1 Sports Bar. Their menus offer the juicy hamburgers, hot sandwiches, and delicious wings and their kitchen is open until 2:30am. Happy Hour is 3-7pm M-F, with a large selection of craft beer, daily drink specials, live music, live DJ, large dance floor, [...]
Arts Center Lake Placid Explore the Arts – October 2025 Explore the breathtaking beauty of Adirondack Park while taking in some of the highest caliber arts programming around. Since 1972, the Arts Center has presented programming of the highest caliber amidst the stunning backdrop of the Adirondack Park. We’re currently renovating our [...]
The World's Most Beautiful Winter Wonderland "This Upstate New York Village Was Just Named The World's Most Beautiful Winter Wonderland" —The Travel Lake Placid is one of the most established and enjoyable winter playgrounds in the United States, with a walkable downtown where you’re never far from nature. Home to two Winter Olympics games [...]
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding The Adirondack Region is an ideal winter destination for alpine skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves on the slopes while surrounded by picture-perfect scenery. Home to some of the highest peaks in the northeast, the Adirondacks are ideal for downhill skiing and snowboarding adventures. A stunning [...]
Olympic Legacy Sites Where Miracles Are Made! There is never a shortage of fun events and activities at the Legacy Sites! Whether you’re looking for adrenaline rushing activities, leisurely scenic attractions, or anything in between, the Lake Placid Legacy Sites offer unique and unparalleled experiences for all ages and abilities. Did [...]
The west trail hike up Baxter Mountain is relatively short – just 2.2 miles to the summit for a 4.4 total hike – and is rated as moderate, though much of the trail is easy.
Paul Smith’s College VIC Trails Open daily, dawn until dusk - PSC VIC trails are open year round. Mountains, marshes, forests, streams – there’s a huge variety of terrain on their 3,000 acres and over 25 miles of trails. Please sign in at the main building when you start your adventure. Trails are [...]
What would it be like to live on a web, hanging on a thread above the forest? The Spider’s Web at Wild Walk is your chance to lay in wait, or walk across a web woven above the ground. The Wild Center 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake NY 12986 Phone: (518) [...]
This quick hike in the Hammond Pond Wild Forest is a family favorite and is included on the Lake Placid 9 Hiking Challenge. The hike up Baxter Mountain is short – just 1.1 mile to the summit – and is fairly flat. On a nice day you're sure to see kids, dogs, people taking [...]
