Lake Placid is more than just a beautiful mountain village—it is a legendary adventure capital, famous for hosting the Winter Olympics and serving as the gateway to the vast Adirondack High Peaks. The adrenaline of world-class winter sports is right outside our door. Your adventure starts at Laurel Lake Placid.
At Whiteface, prepare for an experience unlike any other, deeply rooted in our celebrated Olympic legacy. During your visit, embrace the thrill of the outdoors and make Whiteface your winter playground, complemented by a complimentary shuttle service with convenient pick-up across from Laurel (in front of High Peaks Resort) and return drop-off directly at Laurel for a seamless mountain experience.
Experience a world-class destination where thrilling sports, Olympic history, and stunning natural beauty converge. With activities for everyone; your visit starts here.
Built for the 1980's Winter Olympic Games, experience a bit of history when you’re in Lake Placid by visiting the arena where the US beat the Soviet Union for the Gold Medal in hockey! See where the magical game took place and rent some skates to take a spin on the ice!
If you love cross-country skiing, then this trail is a must-visit. The trail is named after Herman “Jack Rabbit” Johannsen, a legendary skiier in the Adirondacks and in Canada, who was once famously known for his impressive 30-mile-a-day ski trips. Experience history by trekking across this iconic trail!
Lake Placid's Toboggan Chute is a seasonal attraction that stands 30-feet high and sends visitors down in a thrilling ice-covered chute, where riders can sometimes slide up to 1,000 feet across frozen Mirror Lake. The iconic chute has been operating since the 1960s and continues to be a family-fun favorite for locals and visitors alike!
Be inspired by the scenic beauty of Lake Placid by taking a ride on a gondola at Whiteface Mountain! The ride takes fifteen minutes, but is jam-packed with aerial views of the lake, Lake Placid Village, and Lake Champlain! Don't forget to bring your camera!
Get ready for the ride of your life! On this thrilling Sky Flyer Zipline at the Olympic Jumping Complex, you'll be taking the same flight path as professional Nordic Ski jumpers, flying about 30 mph and about 700 feet down! Get ready for a wild, scenic ride!
Discover Lake Placid, where Olympic legacy meets stunning Adirondack wilderness for the ultimate year-round escape and adventure
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