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Lake Placid, NY Tourism

Lake Placid Tourism

Maybe you're not an Olympian, but if you're looking for a top-notch winter sports destination, Lake Placid is the place for you. Try bobsledding, downhill skiing, ice climbing, speed skating or even ski jumping, or just enjoy shopping in the town's boutiques and warming up in one of the many restaurants. But Lake Placid... more
Maybe you're not an Olympian, but if you're looking for a top-notch winter sports destination, Lake Placid is the place for you. Try bobsledding, downhill skiing, ice climbing, speed skating or even ski jumping, or just enjoy shopping in the town's boutiques and warming up in one of the many restaurants. But Lake Placid isn't just a winter wonderland. Beautiful Adirondack State Park, which is larger than Yosemite or Yellowstone National Parks, offers year-round outdoor activities.
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Lake Placid weather essentials

Month
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May
60°F 15°C
37°F 2°C
3 in 7 cm
Jun
69°F 20°C
45°F 7°C
3 in 8 cm
Jul
71°F 21°C
50°F 10°C
3 in 7 cm
Aug
71°F 21°C
49°F 9°C
3 in 7 cm
Sep
64°F 17°C
40°F 4°C
2 in 6 cm
Oct
50°F 10°C
31°F 0°C
2 in 5 cm
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“Its The Olympic Adirondacks” mountainnews.com
“A Summer of Endless Winter in Lake Placid, N.Y.” New York Times (free registration required)
“1980: Lake Placid, N.Y.” New York Times (free registration required)
“New York’s Overlooked Ski Resorts” New York Times (free registration required)
“The Northeast’s Spine” New York Times (free registration required)
“Sheer Terror on Ice at Breakneck Speeds” New York Times (free registration required)
“America's First Winter Olympics” Suite 101
“Exploring the Adirondacks” Frommer's
“The Majestic Adirondacks and the Charming Mirror Lake Inn” Sketchandtravel.com
“Top 10 winter resorts for lovers” MSNBC.com / Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
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“All the Dutch who won medals.” VirtualTourist.com

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  • Saranac Lake, NY - Adirondack (SLK) (SLK) Search Flights 13.2 km
  • Burlington, VT - Burlington International Airport (BTV) (BTV) Search Flights 42.9 km

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Cake Placid
Cake Placid
5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Paradox Lodge
Paradox Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Big Mountain Deli and Creperie
Big Mountain Deli and Creperie
4.5 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
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Mount Jo
Mount Jo
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Olympic Ski Jump Complex
Olympic Ski Jump Complex
4.5 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
Mount Van Hoevenberg
Mount Van Hoevenberg
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Mt. Jo - Lake Placid

This is a very short two mile loop hike that will bring you to the top of a wonderful little peak above Heart Lake with just over 600 feet of climbing. It's a great hike for little kids or an older...

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