Summer Information For Lake Placid Region In New York






May 16, 08

Woodsmen's Days
7/12/08 - 7/13/08
Saranac Lake, NY

Adirondack Canoe Classic
9/5/08
Saranac Lake, NY

39th Annual Lake Placid Horse Show
6/24/08 - 6/29/08
Wilmington, NY

Olympic Sports Complex Tour Begins
5/17/08
Wilmington, NY

Lake Placid Region
New York

Whiteface Mountain

Whiteface Mountain, three miles south, offers scenic chairlift rides for summer visitors. The chairlift climbs to the 3,600-foot summit of Little Whiteface Mountain.

If you want to go even higher, the Whiteface Mountain Veteran's Memorial Highway is a six-mile road leading to a trailhead near the summit of Whiteface Mountain.

Visitors have the unusual choice of reaching the 4,867-foot summit by taking a .2-mile hiking trail or an electric elevator set in the cone of the peak. Once at the summit house, views can be seen covering more than 100 miles, including the St. Lawrence River and Champlain and Placid lakes on a clear day.

Another favorite area attraction is High Falls Gorge. This deep ravine cut into the base of Whiteface Mountain is easily viewed from several paths and bridges. Its rapids, falls and colorful strata are well worth the trip. You don't even have to climb stairs to reach the center of the spectacular gorge.

Lake Placid

Don't forget to visit beautiful Lake Placid just south of Wilmington. See the site of the Olympic facilities used for the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, and enjoy a host of recreational opportunities. In addition, the Lake Placid area has over 3,000 bodies of water for your aquatic needs. Enjoy a lazy day of fishing on a lake or hit the whitewater in a river of frenzied rapids, it's wet and lots of fun.

Outdoor Paradise
Lots of places have much to offer but rarely do some many things come together as when you travel to Lake Placid. Ideal for people of all ages, you can enjoy a round of golf in the morning and spend the afternoon sailing the lake. Not looking for fresh air? Spend the day driving around the countryside and take in the numerous antique and country stores. Perhaps you like to mingle with the masses. Every summer the Lake Placid area comes alive with festivals and concerts that feature fun for everyone. No matter what your age or your preference, something is here for you in Lake Placid.

Full of History
Originally the home of the Iroquois and the Algonquin, the land of Lake Placid has witnessed a rich and varied history that continues to this day. From pioneer settlers to Olympics gold medal winners, the Lake Placid area has seen many things that stir the imagination.

Mammoth Mountain