Lake Placid Region

The Lake Placid Region is home to great hiking opportunities, world-class alpine skiing and a winter sports history that boasts two Winter Olympic Games. It is one of the oldest vacation destinations in the United States, and continues to be an internationally renowned destination where all are welcome to come and invent your own perfect day.

Two people in hammocks over looking high peaks

Delight in the Lake Placid Region's diverse events and attractions, from annual sports events like Ironman Lake Placid, and many other community festivals throughout the year. Enjoy unparalleled outdoor recreation in the High Peaks, ski the greatest vertical drop in the east at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, discover New York's history at sites like John Brown Farm, or simply relax by the lake as the sun sets.

The region is home to incredible hiking opportunities and many of the famed Adirondack High Peaks. Go boating or fishing on Adirondack lakes - and enjoy a classic Adirondack getaway.

Lake Placid Sports Culture

Lake Placid gained international fame as host of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Even decades after these two epic events, the region honors its Olympic heritage, operating as a training ground for each new generation of athletes. Several Olympic venues are open to visitors, including the ski jumping complex, the bobsled run at Mt. Van Hoevenberg and the ice skating rinks on Main Street.

Summer in the Adirondacks offers new outdoor activities, from golfing to road biking. Lake Placid's golf courses boast incredible views, challenging terrain, and sweeping, lush greens. Westport Country Club is a "must play" course for any golfer, and the Saranac Lake Golf Club offers sprawling fairways just outside of the village. Test your golfing skills at the Ticonderoga Country Club located in the scenic Lord Howe Valley.

Nearby, the mountain biking trails on the Lake Placid High Peaks thread through forests and along stream beds, and the Lake Champlain Ironman Route winds through historic communities.

Explore the Olympic Sports Complex

Arts & Culture in Lake Placid

The Lake Placid Region offers a vibrant arts scene. Enjoy an evening at the Depot Theatre in Westport, a restored train station overlooking Lake Champlain, catch a concert or gallery opening at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, or stop in to Gallery 46 on Main Street.

Find diverse arts events throughout the year, including Songs at Mirror Lake, a free concert series running from July through August. The Lake Placid Film Festival showcases Main Street's Palace Theatre at its finest, featuring a series of films from different genres, including silent movies and documentaries. Nearby, the Upper Jay Art Center, aka Recovery Lounge, offers unique performances, live music, and events in an eclectic theater that serves as an upholstery factory by day - and a performing arts space by night.

Music, dance and theater lovers of all ages will enjoy the outdoor Open Sky Arts Festival and the Lake Placid Sinfonietta offers live classical and popular music each Sunday.

Explore Arts in Lake Placid

Lake Placid Region Fishing

Between the High Peaks in the Lake Placid Region you can discover incredible fishing opportunities year-round. Find world-class fly fishing on the Ausable River where fly-fishing master Francis "Fran" Betters perfected his knowledge of lures, native fish, and fly rod construction.

Fly fishing the Ausable is a tradition for many visitors to the Adirondacks, and the river's fast-moving water creates ideal conditions for experienced sportsmen. If you're looking for spin casting opportunities, head out on one of the region's countless lakes and ponds any time of the year and fish for Bass, Perch, Bullhead and other fish species, including: