Location: Lake Placid
Top Things to do in Lake Placid
What to do and see in Lake Placid, New York (NY): The Best Free Things to do
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. The Smoking Cork
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
The only Wine & Liquor and Cigar & Beer Shops on Lake Placid's Main Street! Featuring the Adirondack's only Walk-In Humidor. The Smoking Cork: Considered a boutique style Wine & Spirits shop, it's our goal to offer a unique and personalized beverage retail experience. Featuring hand picked wine & liquor selections from a majority of small production wineries & distilleries - ultimately providing an alternative to the ever present warehouse-style liquor stores. Stouts & Stogies: The only store of it's kind in the Adirondack Park; offering premium cigars, a distinctive craft beer selection, micro-brew fill station, specialty foods, and locally made gifts and artwork. Private orders and consulting are one of the many services we offer. Our unique products and quality of customer service set us apart - with a hands-on approach, we provide customers with knowledgeable recommendations and information that add a level of confidence when making purchases - taking the guess work out of the vast world of alcoholic beverages and cigars. The most important factor when deciding what products to carry is not the name or current advertising hype - it is the taste, craftsmanship, and value that matter most!
Reviewed By 71kristab - Lake Placid, United States
Jessie and Jon are so knowledgeable. They will always find the perfect wine for any occasion This is a great shop with unique wines and spirits that you won’t find in every liquor store.
2. Pure Placid
3. Terry Robards Wines & Spirits
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Terry Robards Wines & Spirits is located in the Placid Pond Plaza at 2047 Saranac Avenue in Lake Placid, NY. We offer FREE daily wine tastings and hold formal wine tasting events at least once a month. Visit our Facebook Fan Page, find us on Twitter and many other Social platforms!
4. Saratoga Olive Oil Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By tlcarr1968 - Solvay, United States
Visited Saturday 1/23 to grab some of our favorite basil infused olive and compliments to the young man that assisted us. Ended up getting some lemon infused white balsamic vinegar and premium white balsamic vinegar. Then saw some biscottis that are amazing! Definitely we’d to stop in if you’re in Lake Placid!!
5. Mirror Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,026 reviews
Reviewed By luvtotravel6768 - Simcoe, Canada
Mirror Lake has it all - wonderful views; calm lake water; a 2.7 mile interlocking brick pathway all the way around, including part of the downtown street; a small sandy beach; a toboggan run in winter right onto the frozen lake!; kayaks to rent; flowers and flowering shrubs in May/June; and I must have forgotten something! We walked the loop 3 times during our week's stay, and saw walkers, joggers, families, mom's with strollers! Mirror Lake is well worth the stay in Lake Placid!
6. 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’).
7. Uihlein Sugar Maple Research & Extension Field Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Mel_D_Loves2Travel
Stumbled across this place 4 years ago and had to go back this trip to Lake Placid to pick up their delicious maple syrup. It's truly the best.
8. St Agnes Roman Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By USTraveler22180
Highly recommend if you are visiting Lake Placid ... The church was toward the end of a beautiful street in Lake Placid, only a few blocks away from the downtown area ... beautiful old church where one can feel the presence of God.
9. Adirondack Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
This country store evokes the essence of the North Woods in its extensive collection of traditional rustic furniture and home accessories.
Reviewed By unitedauctions - Olean, United States
If your travels are bringing you to the Lake Placid area or shoot, from anywhere in the Adirondacks it's worth the drive! We travel to the Adirondacks at least 5 times a year and EVERY time we travel to the area we are SURE to visit Chris and Stephen at The Adirondack Store at the top of the hill just before you descend into Lake Placid! They have EVERYTHING Adirondacks! AMAZING one of a kind and Rare antiques perfect for decorating your "lodge" with a piece of history from the Adirondacks. Many UNIQUE keepsakes and new decorator items, and ps...they even have a top notch decorator and interior design team! One of a kind pieces of artwork, and they are even carrying custom artwork by Adirondack renowned artist Barney Bellinger! Best of all is the knowledge, charm, and fun of talking and dealing with the owners Stephen and Chris! A MUST stop to the Adirondacks and Lake Placid area to buy that perfect keepsake or even just to browse the selection and decor! It was my 11 year old daughters birthday while we took our last trip through and even with a full store of customers, Stephen took the time to personally gift wrap an adorable "Maileg Mice" gift we found there for her...thank you so much!! Stop in...you wont be disappointed.
