Guidebook for Lake Placid
Food Scene
Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream
1564 NY-86A summertime must!
Reservations are required for this rustic, fine dining experience.
18 locals recommend
The Interlaken Inn
39 Interlaken AveReservations are required for this rustic, fine dining experience.
Right across the street, this is a casual spot to grab a great burger, salad, etc.
22 locals recommend
Redneck Bistro
2302 Saranac AveRight across the street, this is a casual spot to grab a great burger, salad, etc.
Lisa G's
6125 Sentinel RdThis is the local, go-to spot for casual dining and drinks.
Great breakfast restaurant right on Main St. Bloody Marys are on point.
33 locals recommend
the breakfast club, etc
2431 Main StGreat breakfast restaurant right on Main St. Bloody Marys are on point.
Chef Tim was a James Beard finalist and Keegan rocks the bar. Excellent gastropub!
42 locals recommend
Liquids and Solids at the Handlebar
6115 Sentinel RdChef Tim was a James Beard finalist and Keegan rocks the bar. Excellent gastropub!
Top Of The Park
2407 Main StDrinks with a beautiful view.
Shopping
Adirondack Store
2024 Saranac AveThis shop is off the beaten path of Main Street and offers lovely Adirondack gifts.
Saratoga Olive Oil Company
2439 Main StGreat olive oils, vinegars, salts and kitchen gift items.
Black Rooster Maple
10819 NY-73 ScenicSome of the best maple syrup in the area!
Indie bookstore with a great selection and knowledgable staff. They host a lot of events and author signings during peak season.
8 locals recommend
The Bookstore Plus
2491 Main StIndie bookstore with a great selection and knowledgable staff. They host a lot of events and author signings during peak season.
Pure Placid
2470 Main StreetThe candles and lotions here are lovely and make for great gifts.
Mary Ballou Design
2428 Main StLovely handmade stationery and gifts.
Entertainment & Activities
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrThe Palace is an olde time, classic movie theatre built in the 1920's.
31 locals recommend
Palace Theater
2430 Main StThe Palace is an olde time, classic movie theatre built in the 1920's.
Sightseeing
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdThis is where "Miracle on Ice" took place; the 1980 US men's hockey team beat the Russian hockey team to eventually go on and win the gold medal.
Herb Brooks Arena
2634 Main StThis is where "Miracle on Ice" took place; the 1980 US men's hockey team beat the Russian hockey team to eventually go on and win the gold medal.
Take a ride down the bobsled track in the summer or watch a race in the winter.
24 locals recommend
Mount Van Hoevenberg
Take a ride down the bobsled track in the summer or watch a race in the winter.
Parks & Nature
Ski here in the winter. Hike here all year around, especially in the summer. The views at the top are great! You can also drive to the top via the Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway if you don't want to hike, but still want the views.
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwaySki here in the winter. Hike here all year around, especially in the summer. The views at the top are great! You can also drive to the top via the Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway if you don't want to hike, but still want the views.
Arts & Culture
The LPCA has nice arts programming throughout the year including theatrical productions, live music, art gallery exhibitions and cultural classes.
23 locals recommend
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
17 Algonquin DrThe LPCA has nice arts programming throughout the year including theatrical productions, live music, art gallery exhibitions and cultural classes.