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Take in the lakeside beauty of Lake Placid

The lake and mountains provide a pleasant backdrop to your vacation home in Lake Placid. This city's hiking, skiing and hockey games draw many visitors. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.

Activities and attractions in and around Lake Placid

Are you searching for things to do in the area? Travelers enjoy fun activities like hiking, skiing and ice skating. Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Lake Placid a fun place to get away. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

  • Lake Placid Club Golf Courses (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
  • Cascade Cross Country Ski Center (3.7 mi / 6 km)
  • Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Area (5 mi / 8.1 km)
  • Mount Jo (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
  • Whiteface Mountain (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)
  • Santa's Workshop (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)

Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Lake Placid

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to appreciate the scenery, Lake Placid is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

  • Adirondack Equine Center (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
  • Mirror Lake (0.8 mi / 1.2 km)
  • Ausable River (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
  • Mount Jo (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
  • High Falls Gorge (6.9 mi / 11.2 km)
  • Lake Flower (7.4 mi / 12 km)

Seasonal weather in Lake Placid

Lake Placid is well known for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in January, December, March or February, when snowfall averages 19 inches and temperatures average 21°F.

How to get to and around Lake Placid

The nearest airport is in Lake Placid, NY (LKP), located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional), which is 13 mi (21 km) away.