The Olympic Village of Lake Placid is located in the northern High-Peak area of the Adirondacks. Hiking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, taboggoning, ice skating shopping & dining are all footsteps from our front door.
Host to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid has activities year-round for everyone. Come see where Eric Hayden skated his way to 5 Gold Medals and the historic Olympic facilities that are home to the Miracle On Ice.
Today, at 6 million acres and larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky, and Everglades National Parks combined, the Adirondack Park and Forest Preserve is the largest park in the nation outside of Alaska.
MUSEUMS
There are several museums in the area, including the Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake as well as the Wild Center, a natural history museum in Tupper Lake. Both are wonderful visits for families. The Olympic center has the Olympic museum that will take you through all things Olympic!
ADIRONDACK HISTORY
The Adirondacks have a rich history of folk lore, exploration and wealthy travelers who helped develop the area we have currently come to love and protect.
Some of the earliest and well known settlers and visitors who took residence were The Whitney’s, The Vanderbilt, Thomas Bailey Aldrich (Author) and Robert Louis Stevenson. Many former Presidents and other well known persons in history have called various parts of our area a refuge!
Mining Garnet and Iron Ore as well as logging which is still practiced today. Currently Guiding and hunting are also local habits and professions.
The Great Outdoors & Other Entertainment
Lakes and streams are always a stones throw from wherever you are and fine dining is just outside your door. Upon request we can provide a cultivated list of hikes or other experiences that should not be missed. We have a internationally licensed mountaineering guide on staff and a world class concierge that can help plan the perfect adventure.