Location: Lake Placid
Top Things to do in Lake Placid
The 7 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Lake Placid, New York (NY)
Maybe you're not an Olympian, but if you're looking for a top-notch winter sports destination, Lake Placid is the place for you. Try bobsledding, downhill skiing, ice climbing, speed skating or even ski jumping, or just enjoy shopping in the town's boutiques and warming up in one of the many restaurants. But Lake Placid isn't just a winter wonderland. Beautiful Adirondack State Park, which is larger than Yosemite or Yellowstone National Parks, offers year-round outdoor activities.
Restaurants in Lake Placid
1. ADK Aquatics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
Come ride Lake Placid...Whether wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, wake surfing, private boat tour or sunset cruise, we have it all. Get towed behind our world class Super Air Nautique as we cruise the lake. Even if you're a first timer or an experienced rider look forward to a great time. Our staff provides a safe, fun, and enjoyable atmosphere the whole family will enjoy.
2. Adirondack Flying Service
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The day awaits you to explore the local area by air! Each scenic flight is a totally unique Lake Placid attraction in itself. Tours leave from Lake Placid Airport, just a 5 minute drive from main street. You can choose from spectacular views of the High Peaks, inspiring flights over Olympic venues or close-ups of Adirondack waterways. Whether this is your first visit to Lake Placid or you’re a regular visitor, you’ve never experienced the Adirondacks like this before.
3. Farmhouse Snowmobiling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By MCY825 - Staten Island, United States
I highly recommend Farmhouse Snowmobiling. I called a few days in advance to guarantee a reservation since it was a holiday weekend. Dick and Sean were very professional and extremely nice. Sean was our tour guide...he knew the trails very well and made the tour fun for riders of all different levels. If you are looking for a memorable and fun experience this is the place to go!
4. Experience Outdoors, LLC
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
Nestled on Scott's Cobble Mountain in Lake Placid, NY. We offer a Zip Line tour consisting of 6 zip lines and an ATV ride up to the top of the mountain to start. With our lines totaling over 2000', how would you like to explore the forest like Tarzan did? Tours will last about 2 hours and we can accommodate up to 8 people at a time. Zip Line Tours run at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm. We also offer Team Building Programs and Guided Services for all outdoor activities. Call us for more information!
5. Olympic Ski Jump Complex
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4.5 based on 1,147 reviews
Visitors to this year-round training and competition site can watch daring ski-divers, or take an elevator to a platform to see how high Olympic skiers jump.
Reviewed By jimkC1474NO - Howell, United States
We spent a little over an hour at the Olympic Ski Jump Complex. We took the gondola ride to the top of the mountain, which takes only a few minutes. From there you transition to a glass elevator ride to the top of the largest ski jump which provides scenic views of the surrounding mountains. The ski jumps are so much higher than they appear on television and show just how daring (or crazy) ski jumpers are. New respect for ski jumpers! The venue is clean, masks are required and there is a little shop for souvenirs.
6. Bobsled and Luge Complex
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4.5 based on 837 reviews
Mt. Van Hoevenberg combines outdoor recreations with Lake Placid’s Olympic Legacy. On the sliding center side, we have a state-of-the-art combined skeleton & bobsled track and we have created North America’s longest mountain coaster, The Cliffside Coaster. On the Nordic center side, we have added 4km of World Championship rate trails, joining our existing 50km of cross country skiing trails. Our new lodge, The Mountain Pass Lodge, is the Hub of Mt. Van Hoevenberg, and is the place to go for a drink, hang out with friends, or just spending a full day enjoying all the activities Mt. Van Hoevenberg has to offer.
Reviewed By Anitafuel - Water Mill, United States
Drove 7hrs after work with my 2 girls just to ride this coaster!!!! Purchased our tickets online 2 weeks in advance and prayed the weather would cooperate. Tickets are pricey! ($55pp) BUT....here are the bonus points.... 1. Longest mountain coaster in the country! 2. Speakers in sleds give you the history of the bobsled run next to it! 3. You CANNOT crash into the sled in front of you due to high tech sensors! 4. Once you descend, you ARE an olympic bobsled driver! 5. The views are absolutely breathtaking! We went for lunch afterward and back to motel for a power nap before driving 7hrs back home. What a fun Day of the Dead treat! Great for any age!
7. Mount Jo
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4.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By Bouley123 - New York City, United States
Amazing views at the top! Great hike all in all. Took us 2:15 hrs Total with 2 breaks (one at the top). Our 9YO and 6YO kids climbed up the short path (helped the 6YO a little). A few mosquitos but not too bad. Make sure to save time for Heart Lake at the end of the trail, bring bathing suites if weather permits!
