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- A sunrise on the serene Mirror Lake in Lake Placid.
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Situated in the heart of the expansive Adirondack Park in northern New York, Lake Placid is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The area offers activities for every season, from cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, paddling and cycling and even golf.
Lake Placid was home to the 1980 Winter Olympics, and the Olympic venues are still maintained and available for everyday visitors. Try a bobsled or luge ride at the Olympic Sports Complex or skate on the Olympic Speed Skating Oval. In the summer, take a ride on the Cloudsplitter Gondola to see stunning views of Adirondack peaks like Whiteface Mountain and the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex.
Lake Placid’s town center is charming and family-friendly, and offers an assortment of dining and lodging options, such as the shore-side Lake Placid Lodge.
Destination Facts
- Population: 2,785
- Time Zone: America/New_York
Articles on Lake Placid
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Destinations of Champions
by Kim Foley MacKinnon May 29, 2008Bobsled, luge, skate and ski at these North American sites that formerly hosted the Summer or Winter Olympic Games.
