Lake Placid is a two-time host of the Winter Olympic Games (1932 and 1980). These games marked historic milestones, including the first Winter Olympics outside Europe and the famed 1980 U.S. men’s hockey gold medal win. No trip to Lake Placid is complete without visiting these iconic venues, which continue to be used today for competitions and training elite athletes.
Just a ten-minute walk from the hotel, the Olympic Center is packed with inspiring stories of legendary sports heroes who made history right here in Lake Placid. Featuring newly renovated, interactive exhibits, it offers an adventure through sports history that will captivate fans of all ages.
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! Best of all, it’s less than a mile from the property, making it easy to tour the venue, rent skates, and take a spin on the historic ice!
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 the mountain your winter or summer playground. From skiing to gondola rides, mountain biking, and hiking, Whiteface Mountain offers adventure in every season and is just a short drive from the hotel. Plus, during ski season, enjoy complimentary shuttle service to and from the mountain directly from our front doors.
Less than a ten-minute drive from the hotel, the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex, famous for hosting the 1932 and 1980 games, is North America's only year-round ski jumping training facility. During a visit, you can take a ride on the Skyride Experience to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains. For those looking for an adrenaline rush, the Sky Flyer zipline is the ultimate go-to ride, sending you down the 100-meter jump at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.
Mt. Van Hoevenberg, a proud host of both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, offers year-round adventure just 9 miles from the hotel. In the winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing, bobsledding, biathlon, and luge. When the weather warms up, the mountain features hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, and the thrilling Cliffside Coaster, which runs along the historic bobsled track. You can also take a Legacy Tour to learn about the venue’s history and watch elite athletes train, making this a must-visit stop for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike.
