Located within the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Lake Placid and its surrounding area is full of recreational opportunities year-round. From cross country skiing and skating in the winter to hiking and paddling in the summer, Lake Placid has something to offer for everyone.
Lake Placid at a Glance
- Hotel Rooms
- 1800
- Hotel Tax Rate
- 11 percent
- Major Facilities
- Van Hoevenberg is the home of the Lake Placid Nordic Center and the Lake Placid Sliding Center and serves as a year-round center for hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and more
- Olympic Jumping Complex is the only ski jumping facility approved for both summer and winter training and competitions in North America
- Standing at 4867 feet high, Whiteface Mountain is the state’s fifth tallest mountain, and the resort is home to the greatest vertical drop in the eastern U.S.
- The Olympic Speed Skating Oval sits in the heart of Lake Placid Village
- Contact
Lake Placid Visitors Bureau, LakePlacid.com.
