Lake Placid, NY
Last summer with 12 of my girlfriends and my sister we traveled to Lake Placid. Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains and is home to great skiing, hiking opportunities, and a winter sports history that boasts two Winter Olympic Games (@lakeplacidolympicsites). By far the best place to visit if you ever get a chance to make it to Lake Placid is @ausable_chasm! The Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks. Our weekend was filled with adventure – hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, zip lining at @experienceadkoutdoors, rafting and tubing float tours, and mountain scaling! Yes, mountain scaling 80’ above water! Strap on a harness and explore a region of the upper Ausable Chasm that is not accessible from any other trail. Walking over the raging river on this fully guided, unique via ferrata that features cable bridges, a cargo net climb, and edge walks. A via ferrata is a protected climbing route characterized by a steel cable that runs along the rock, offering a unique and awe-inspiring journey through the chasm. We enjoyed this trip so much my family and I went back this winter just to experience Lake Placid in the winter and it was just as fun staying at @mirrorlakeinn located on the shores of Mirror Lake and only a moments’ walk from the Lake Placid’s famous Main Street. Our winter trip consisted of Olympic bobsled rides, tobogganing, and dog sled rides!
Restaurant Recommendations
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Located in Mirror Lake Inn the area’s only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant, The View offers guests a fine dining experience like no other. Exceptional cuisine and service, along with an award winning wine list make it the perfect place for any special occasion.
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Located inside the Mirror Lake Inn: Known as “the locals meeting place”, The Cottage offers specialty comfort foods, soups, sandwiches & an expansive beer and wine list. Consistently named one of the top Après Ski spots in North America by the readers of Ski Magazine.
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Base Camp is a cozy cafe by day, then watch it transform into a luxury cocktail lounge by night! Enjoy gourmet bagel sandwiches, sweet and savory cream cheeses, fresh salads and more!
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Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.
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Creative American fare with global twists in a welcoming space with vivid murals & waterside patio.
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Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
accomodations
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Overlooking Mirror Lake, this upscale spa resort in Lake Placid Winter Olympic Village is 21 miles south of Whiteface Mountain, and 9 miles from the Lake Placid Olympic Sports Complex.
Stately rooms and suites offer Wi-Fi access; some have private balconies or terraces, lake views, 4-poster beds, fireplaces and/or marble bathrooms. Suites add living rooms.
The hotel offers free parking and afternoon tea. Additional amenities include a 60-foot indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and a high-end spa. There's also an upscale restaurant, plus a casual bistro and a shoreside cafe.
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The Owaissa Club vacation townhomes, nestled in the Adirondack Town of Wilmington, NY make the perfect four season vacation rental home. This charming town home has beach access to the AuSable River, spectacular views of Whiteface Mountain. The home includes: a fireplace, bedrooms on first floor space, large deck patio, BBQ, hard wood floors, spacious layout and design, professional furnishings from Dartbrook Rustic Goods, and much much more! Entertainment is within close proximity as well, area shopping and restaurants – Downtown Lake Placid is just minutes from your townhome.
