Location: Lake Placid
Top Things to do in Lake Placid
Top 10 Outdoor Activities 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
Overall Ratings
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. ADK Watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Personal watercraft (PWC), also known as Jet Skis, are an exciting and fun way to spend the day. Our adventure tours are a short drive away from Lake Placid and take you up and down the Saranac Chain of Lakes. We offer half day adventure tours which explore Lower and Middle Saranac and full day tours which add several more Lakes and Ponds along the Saranac Lake system. Tours include lunch.
4. 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!
5. Henry's Woods
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By markeO7777WE - Clyde, United States
This is an easy well marked trail....we did the additional red trail to the summit of Rocky Knob....this is not a very steep hike at hall for going uphill, once on top you will get views of Lake Placid and Whiteface on onside, and the high peaks on the other side (Marcy, Algonquin..etc’).
6. Lake Placid Ski & Board
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Located in a mountain town so our life is skiing and snowboarding. We know what will work for you. Qualified techs and boot fitting at reasonable prices. Ski and snowboard tuning is professional and quick. We have a full rental fleet of skis, snowboards and even stand up paddle boards at the best rental prices in town. Higher end demo equipment is also available for rent. Our clothing and accessories are made for function and style. We have lines like the north face, Roxy, Patagonia, and Burton to name a few. We have a large inventory of clothing and accesories for winter and summer outdoor activity. So stop in and have a blast with us in beautiful Lake Placid NY.
Reviewed By matos780 - New York City, United States
These guys are phenomenal. Made a NYC kid feel like a local. Super helpful and accommodating. This is my Lake placid ski shop from now on. Thank you!
7. 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!
8. Copperas pond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By EJW3
We hiked to Copperas Pond from the trailhead on Rt 86. It starts off a little steep and the snow made it slippery, but it is a fun and scenic hike. Copperas Pond was frozen and the wintery scene was beautiful. Although only a short distance from the road, it was very quiet and it felt like we were deep in the Adirondacks. Next, we followed the trail to Owens Pond which was equally picturesque, and then out to Rt 86 at the Owens Pond Trailhead. The walk along the highway back to our starting point was about 1 mile, and overall, the loop was less than 3 miles. This is a very scenic and relatively easy hike, and I imagine that it is very busy in the summer. If you start at the Owens Pond Trailhead and do the hike in reverse, the climb in elevation is more gradual, and then during the steepest part, you will be descending the mountain.
9. Jim Browning
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
I love boating and being on the water. My favorite part of the day is when I leave shore and head out on the lake. I rent pontoon boats and kayaks so that others can experience the lakes here in Highlands County, more specifically: Lake June, Lake Placid, Lake Huntley, Lake Clay, Lake Istokpoga, Lake Jackson, Lake Lotela and Lake Letta. If you rent a place on the water here in Highlands county, I will rent you a boat for your stay. Coming to Lake Placid? call me for all your boat rental needs!!!
10. Mount Van Hoevenberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Mount Van Hoevenberg is the starting point for 31 miles of beautiful cross-country trails that have seen both Olympic and World Cup competition.
Reviewed By brnardo - Saratoga Springs, United States
I am a season ticket holder at Mt.Van Hoevenberg and enjoy skiing there very much. There is a lot of variety and the trails are mostly wide and well groomed. I have done classic x country for years and wanted to learn skate skiing. I had a lesson with a young man named Lockey (sp). He was a great instructor and I was immediately able to put his instruction to use and enjoy skate skiing. I have been many times since. Mt Van Hoevenburg is a US olympic training center for Nordic skiing and sled sports so there is a lot going on. Additionally the trails connect to the Cascade Mt. trail system, a more classic type of area. You really can't go wrong at Mt Van Ho. There is even snow making on the competition courses.
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