Guidebook for Lake Placid

Andrea
Guidebook for Lake Placid

Food Scene

Great food and brewery, 2 miles from our house. Our favorite! Go to their website to join the active waitlist and monitor your spot in line from the house.
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Big Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade Rd
76 lokalaca preporučuje
Great food and brewery, 2 miles from our house. Our favorite! Go to their website to join the active waitlist and monitor your spot in line from the house.
Make a reservation! Delicious Italian food, great wine and great service-always an enjoyable experience.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Caffe Rustica
1936 Saranac Ave
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Make a reservation! Delicious Italian food, great wine and great service-always an enjoyable experience.
Great bar and restaurant overlooking Mirror Lake, does not take reservations.
64 lokalaca preporučuje
The Cottage
77 Mirror Lake Dr
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Great bar and restaurant overlooking Mirror Lake, does not take reservations.
Steps from our house and a local favorite. Step back in time and enjoy great food. Visit the bar for happy hour/night cap, or stay for for dinner. Get the prime rib on Saturdays or the chicken parm anytime.
Cascade Inn
5023 Cascade Rd
Steps from our house and a local favorite. Step back in time and enjoy great food. Visit the bar for happy hour/night cap, or stay for for dinner. Get the prime rib on Saturdays or the chicken parm anytime.
Great local coffee shop and light food fare in Lake Placid (across from the speed skating oval).
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Origin Coffee Co.
77 Main St
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Great local coffee shop and light food fare in Lake Placid (across from the speed skating oval).
Great eggs Benedict-several versions and yummy brunch drinks! Kid friendly too. Get there early to put your name in and then walk around town a bit while you wait for your table.
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the breakfast club, etc
2431 Main St
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Great eggs Benedict-several versions and yummy brunch drinks! Kid friendly too. Get there early to put your name in and then walk around town a bit while you wait for your table.
Great place for tapas and drinks looking out over Mirror Lake. Very unique!
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Top Of The Park
2407 Main St
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Great place for tapas and drinks looking out over Mirror Lake. Very unique!
Great small restaurant that takes reservations, 2 miles from our house.
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Salt of the Earth Bistro
5956 Sentinel Rd
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Great small restaurant that takes reservations, 2 miles from our house.
Great ambience and food right on Main Street.
74 lokalaca preporučuje
Smoke Signals
2489 Main St
74 lokalaca preporučuje
Great ambience and food right on Main Street.
Great natural food store and cafe. They have local foods, and have vegan and gluten free options. Great place to check out while you are in town.
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Green Goddess Natural Foods
2051 Saranac Ave
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Great natural food store and cafe. They have local foods, and have vegan and gluten free options. Great place to check out while you are in town.
When you need your caffeine!
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Starbucks
2490 Main St
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When you need your caffeine!
Just past Whiteface Mountain. Step back in time!
17 lokalaca preporučuje
A&W Family Restaurant Seasonal mid May - mid October
5629 NY-86
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Just past Whiteface Mountain. Step back in time!
Really cute coffee shop right near the ski jumps.
Capisce Coffee & Espresso Bar
Really cute coffee shop right near the ski jumps.
This bakery is phenomenal! Highly recommend!!
Bluesberry Bakery
2436 Main St
This bakery is phenomenal! Highly recommend!!

Essentials

Great large grocery store in Lake Placid-easy to get to from our house.
69 lokalaca preporučuje
Hannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis Way
69 lokalaca preporučuje
Great large grocery store in Lake Placid-easy to get to from our house.
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Price Chopper
1930 Saranac Ave
55 lokalaca preporučuje
This bakery and specialty food shop has limited hours. Amazing baked goods and desserts. You can special order cakes for your special occasions.
enuf pastry & cheese
2241 Sara-Placid Rd
This bakery and specialty food shop has limited hours. Amazing baked goods and desserts. You can special order cakes for your special occasions.

Unique Spots to Check Out

Rather you want to swim in the summer, ice skate in the winter, or walk or jog around the lake year-round, Mirror Lake is less than a mile from our house and is a must on your travel itinerary!
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Mirror Lake
77 Mirror Lake Dr
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Rather you want to swim in the summer, ice skate in the winter, or walk or jog around the lake year-round, Mirror Lake is less than a mile from our house and is a must on your travel itinerary!
Great wildlife museum within 40 minutes. This is really a unique and special place to visit when in the Adirondacks!
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Дивљи центар
45 Museum Dr
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Great wildlife museum within 40 minutes. This is really a unique and special place to visit when in the Adirondacks!
Visit the ADK Mountain Club lodge and take a short climb up Mt. Joe with a beautiful view of Heart Lake and the ADK range!
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Adirondack Loj Road
Adirondack Loj Road
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Visit the ADK Mountain Club lodge and take a short climb up Mt. Joe with a beautiful view of Heart Lake and the ADK range!
My kids used to LOVE saving their money so they can stop here and choose unique candy.
A Pinch or A Pound
2433 Main St
My kids used to LOVE saving their money so they can stop here and choose unique candy.
Unique toy shop in Saranac Lake that all the kids love.
Goody Goody's
9 Broadway
Unique toy shop in Saranac Lake that all the kids love.
Great local spot for souvenirs and gifts. Make your own candle-book ahead online.
Pure Placid
2470 Main Street
Great local spot for souvenirs and gifts. Make your own candle-book ahead online.
A great old fashioned one cream shop-they only have 2 flavors (swirled together) each day. Only open in June, July, and August.
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream
1564 NY-86
30 lokalaca preporučuje
A great old fashioned one cream shop-they only have 2 flavors (swirled together) each day. Only open in June, July, and August.

Sightseeing and Adventure

Enjoy mountain biking and cross country skiing here. There is a brand new mountain coaster-advance reservations required.
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Mount Van Hoevenburg Recreation Area
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Enjoy mountain biking and cross country skiing here. There is a brand new mountain coaster-advance reservations required.
Access this trailhead (hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing) right from our street. The 50-kilometer Jackrabbit Trail runs from Keene, through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, to Paul Smiths. It is a trail that connects with four ski centers and several backcountry routes along the way.
Jackrabbit Trail
Jackrabbit Trail
Access this trailhead (hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing) right from our street. The 50-kilometer Jackrabbit Trail runs from Keene, through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, to Paul Smiths. It is a trail that connects with four ski centers and several backcountry routes along the way.
Public golf course across from our street. Walk to the driving range or drive up to the clubhouse to play 9 or 18 holes. Call ahead for a tee time.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Craig Wood Golf & Country Club
141 Country Club Ln
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Public golf course across from our street. Walk to the driving range or drive up to the clubhouse to play 9 or 18 holes. Call ahead for a tee time.
The BEST cross country spot for the family. You can rent there, there is a lodge, waffle hut in the woods, and restaurant. Go and stay for the day-perfect for all ages.
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center
220 Bobsled Run Ln
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The BEST cross country spot for the family. You can rent there, there is a lodge, waffle hut in the woods, and restaurant. Go and stay for the day-perfect for all ages.
One of our favorite hikes, good for families. Takes about 2.5 hours total.
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Mount Jo
16 lokalaca preporučuje
One of our favorite hikes, good for families. Takes about 2.5 hours total.
Great skiing, good food, and children section is fantastic.
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Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial Highway
224 lokalaca preporučuje
Great skiing, good food, and children section is fantastic.
This is a new feature in Lake Placid. Go to the Whiteface website to make reservations ahead.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Cliffside Coaster
220 Bobsled Run Ln
9 lokalaca preporučuje
This is a new feature in Lake Placid. Go to the Whiteface website to make reservations ahead.
This special experience is for thrill seekers. Look for information on the Whiteface website.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Lake Placid Bobsled Experience
31 Bobsled Run Ln
21 lokalaca preporučuje
This special experience is for thrill seekers. Look for information on the Whiteface website.
A great manageable high peak to enjoy with kids and adventurous adults.
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Cascade Mountain
19 lokalaca preporučuje
A great manageable high peak to enjoy with kids and adventurous adults.
A great nearby Farmer's Market!
Farmer's Market of Keene
Gilbo Avenue
A great nearby Farmer's Market!
Sue is so easy to work with! Contact her to arrange for yoga at the house or find out upcoming sessions at her studio in Lake Placid.
Yoga w/ Sue
18 Oakwood Place
Sue is so easy to work with! Contact her to arrange for yoga at the house or find out upcoming sessions at her studio in Lake Placid.
Great destination for more fun and adventure in the summer. 1.5 hour drive from LP.
164 lokalaca preporučuje
Ausable Chasm
164 lokalaca preporučuje
Great destination for more fun and adventure in the summer. 1.5 hour drive from LP.
Take the ferry to Vermont and visit Burlington
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Essex NY Ferry Dock station
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Take the ferry to Vermont and visit Burlington

Arts & Culture

Brand new interactive must do!
44 lokalaca preporučuje
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
2634 Main St
44 lokalaca preporučuje
Brand new interactive must do!
Watch the skiers practice their jumps!
85 lokalaca preporučuje
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade Rd
85 lokalaca preporučuje
Watch the skiers practice their jumps!
Take in a play or performance
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Lake Placid Center for the Arts
17 Algonquin Dr
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Take in a play or performance

Spas

This spa has a nice outdoor pool and hot tub.
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The Spa at Whiteface Lodge
7 Whiteface Inn Ln
14 lokalaca preporučuje
This spa has a nice outdoor pool and hot tub.
You will love this place-first class! They even have mom and me packages for young girls.
The Spa at Mirror Lake Inn
77 Mirror Lake Dr
You will love this place-first class! They even have mom and me packages for young girls.