Guidebook for Lake Placid
Food Scene
Great food and brewery, 2 miles from our house. Our favorite! Go to their website to join the active waitlist and monitor your spot in line from the house.
76 locals recommend
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade RdGreat food and brewery, 2 miles from our house. Our favorite! Go to their website to join the active waitlist and monitor your spot in line from the house.
Make a reservation! Delicious Italian food, great wine and great service-always an enjoyable experience.
27 locals recommend
Caffe Rustica
1936 Saranac AveMake a reservation! Delicious Italian food, great wine and great service-always an enjoyable experience.
Great bar and restaurant overlooking Mirror Lake, does not take reservations.
64 locals recommend
The Cottage
77 Mirror Lake DrGreat bar and restaurant overlooking Mirror Lake, does not take reservations.
Steps from our house and a local favorite. Step back in time and enjoy great food. Visit the bar for happy hour/night cap, or stay for for dinner. Get the prime rib on Saturdays or the chicken parm anytime.
Cascade Inn
5023 Cascade RdSteps from our house and a local favorite. Step back in time and enjoy great food. Visit the bar for happy hour/night cap, or stay for for dinner. Get the prime rib on Saturdays or the chicken parm anytime.
Great local coffee shop and light food fare in Lake Placid (across from the speed skating oval).
48 locals recommend
Origin Coffee Co.
77 Main StGreat local coffee shop and light food fare in Lake Placid (across from the speed skating oval).
Great eggs Benedict-several versions and yummy brunch drinks! Kid friendly too. Get there early to put your name in and then walk around town a bit while you wait for your table.
33 locals recommend
the breakfast club, etc
2431 Main StGreat eggs Benedict-several versions and yummy brunch drinks! Kid friendly too. Get there early to put your name in and then walk around town a bit while you wait for your table.
Great place for tapas and drinks looking out over Mirror Lake. Very unique!
42 locals recommend
Top Of The Park
2407 Main StGreat place for tapas and drinks looking out over Mirror Lake. Very unique!
Great small restaurant that takes reservations, 2 miles from our house.
21 locals recommend
Salt of the Earth Bistro
5956 Sentinel RdGreat small restaurant that takes reservations, 2 miles from our house.
Smoke Signals
2489 Main StGreat ambience and food right on Main Street.
Great natural food store and cafe. They have local foods, and have vegan and gluten free options. Great place to check out while you are in town.
29 locals recommend
Green Goddess Natural Foods
2051 Saranac AveGreat natural food store and cafe. They have local foods, and have vegan and gluten free options. Great place to check out while you are in town.
Starbucks
2490 Main StWhen you need your caffeine!
Just past Whiteface Mountain. Step back in time!
17 locals recommend
A&W Family Restaurant Seasonal mid May - mid October
5629 NY-86Just past Whiteface Mountain. Step back in time!
Capisce Coffee & Espresso Bar
Really cute coffee shop right near the ski jumps.
Bluesberry Bakery
2436 Main StThis bakery is phenomenal! Highly recommend!!
Essentials
Great large grocery store in Lake Placid-easy to get to from our house.
69 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayGreat large grocery store in Lake Placid-easy to get to from our house.
Price Chopper
1930 Saranac AveThis bakery and specialty food shop has limited hours. Amazing baked goods and desserts. You can special order cakes for your special occasions.
enuf pastry & cheese
2241 Sara-Placid RdThis bakery and specialty food shop has limited hours. Amazing baked goods and desserts. You can special order cakes for your special occasions.
Unique Spots to Check Out
Rather you want to swim in the summer, ice skate in the winter, or walk or jog around the lake year-round, Mirror Lake is less than a mile from our house and is a must on your travel itinerary!
35 locals recommend
Mirror Lake
77 Mirror Lake DrRather you want to swim in the summer, ice skate in the winter, or walk or jog around the lake year-round, Mirror Lake is less than a mile from our house and is a must on your travel itinerary!
Great wildlife museum within 40 minutes. This is really a unique and special place to visit when in the Adirondacks!
176 locals recommend
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrGreat wildlife museum within 40 minutes. This is really a unique and special place to visit when in the Adirondacks!
Visit the ADK Mountain Club lodge and take a short climb up Mt. Joe with a beautiful view of Heart Lake and the ADK range!
7 locals recommend
Adirondack Loj Road
Adirondack Loj RoadVisit the ADK Mountain Club lodge and take a short climb up Mt. Joe with a beautiful view of Heart Lake and the ADK range!
My kids used to LOVE saving their money so they can stop here and choose unique candy.
A Pinch or A Pound
2433 Main StMy kids used to LOVE saving their money so they can stop here and choose unique candy.
Goody Goody's
9 BroadwayUnique toy shop in Saranac Lake that all the kids love.
Pure Placid
2470 Main StreetGreat local spot for souvenirs and gifts. Make your own candle-book ahead online.
A great old fashioned one cream shop-they only have 2 flavors (swirled together) each day. Only open in June, July, and August.
30 locals recommend
Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream
1564 NY-86A great old fashioned one cream shop-they only have 2 flavors (swirled together) each day. Only open in June, July, and August.
Sightseeing and Adventure
Enjoy mountain biking and cross country skiing here. There is a brand new mountain coaster-advance reservations required.
23 locals recommend
Mount Van Hoevenburg Recreation Area
Enjoy mountain biking and cross country skiing here. There is a brand new mountain coaster-advance reservations required.
Access this trailhead (hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing) right from our street.
The 50-kilometer Jackrabbit Trail runs from Keene, through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, to Paul Smiths. It is a trail that connects with four ski centers and several backcountry routes along the way.
Jackrabbit Trail
Jackrabbit TrailAccess this trailhead (hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing) right from our street.
The 50-kilometer Jackrabbit Trail runs from Keene, through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, to Paul Smiths. It is a trail that connects with four ski centers and several backcountry routes along the way.
Public golf course across from our street. Walk to the driving range or drive up to the clubhouse to play 9 or 18 holes. Call ahead for a tee time.
7 locals recommend
Craig Wood Golf & Country Club
141 Country Club LnPublic golf course across from our street. Walk to the driving range or drive up to the clubhouse to play 9 or 18 holes. Call ahead for a tee time.
The BEST cross country spot for the family. You can rent there, there is a lodge, waffle hut in the woods, and restaurant. Go and stay for the day-perfect for all ages.
16 locals recommend
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center
220 Bobsled Run LnThe BEST cross country spot for the family. You can rent there, there is a lodge, waffle hut in the woods, and restaurant. Go and stay for the day-perfect for all ages.
One of our favorite hikes, good for families. Takes about 2.5 hours total.
16 locals recommend
Mount Jo
One of our favorite hikes, good for families. Takes about 2.5 hours total.
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayGreat skiing, good food, and children section is fantastic.
This is a new feature in Lake Placid. Go to the Whiteface website to make reservations ahead.
9 locals recommend
Cliffside Coaster
220 Bobsled Run LnThis is a new feature in Lake Placid. Go to the Whiteface website to make reservations ahead.
This special experience is for thrill seekers. Look for information on the Whiteface website.
21 locals recommend
Lake Placid Bobsled Experience
31 Bobsled Run LnThis special experience is for thrill seekers. Look for information on the Whiteface website.
A great manageable high peak to enjoy with kids and adventurous adults.
19 locals recommend
Cascade Mountain
A great manageable high peak to enjoy with kids and adventurous adults.
Farmer's Market of Keene
Gilbo AvenueA great nearby Farmer's Market!
Sue is so easy to work with! Contact her to arrange for yoga at the house or find out upcoming sessions at her studio in Lake Placid.
Yoga w/ Sue
18 Oakwood PlaceSue is so easy to work with! Contact her to arrange for yoga at the house or find out upcoming sessions at her studio in Lake Placid.
Great destination for more fun and adventure in the summer. 1.5 hour drive from LP.
164 locals recommend
Ausable Chasm
Great destination for more fun and adventure in the summer. 1.5 hour drive from LP.
Essex NY Ferry Dock station
Take the ferry to Vermont and visit Burlington
Arts & Culture
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
2634 Main StBrand new interactive must do!
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdWatch the skiers practice their jumps!
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
17 Algonquin DrTake in a play or performance
Spas
The Spa at Whiteface Lodge
7 Whiteface Inn LnThis spa has a nice outdoor pool and hot tub.
You will love this place-first class! They even have mom and me packages for young girls.
The Spa at Mirror Lake Inn
77 Mirror Lake DrYou will love this place-first class! They even have mom and me packages for young girls.