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Olympic Sites Passport
www.whiteface.com The Olympic Sites Summer/Fall Passport is perfect for folks planning a visit to the area, giving you access to every one of the Lake Placid Olympic Sites! Explore the legacy of the Olympic Games with exciting exhibits, including video highlights, athletes’ uniforms and equipment, a collection of Olympic torches, mascots, the first gold medal ever awarded, and more! |
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US Olympic Training Center
www.teamusa.org
The LPOTC is home to four resident sports: Bobsled/Skeleton, Luge, Freestyle Ski, and Biathlon. Athletes from boxing, canoe and kayak, judo, rowing, synchronized swimming, taekwondo, team handball, water polo and wrestling also train frequently on site.
The Olympic Training Center not only provides top notch training facilities, but also offers a great location for conferences, meetings, and events. Take a private tour with world class athletes in training or schedule a demonstration of unique sports.
www.teamusa.org
The LPOTC is home to four resident sports: Bobsled/Skeleton, Luge, Freestyle Ski, and Biathlon. Athletes from boxing, canoe and kayak, judo, rowing, synchronized swimming, taekwondo, team handball, water polo and wrestling also train frequently on site.
The Olympic Training Center not only provides top notch training facilities, but also offers a great location for conferences, meetings, and events. Take a private tour with world class athletes in training or schedule a demonstration of unique sports.
Lake Place Half Marathon/Marathon
Sunday, June 20, 2020
www.lakeplacidmarathon.com
The course runs through the village of Lake Placid and through the scenic River Road, along the Ausable River. Both races finish in the famed Olympic speed skating oval.
Sunday, June 20, 2020
www.lakeplacidmarathon.com
The course runs through the village of Lake Placid and through the scenic River Road, along the Ausable River. Both races finish in the famed Olympic speed skating oval.
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Whiteface Mountain
www.whiteface.com Skiing and Riding Whiteface, located 22 miles from Alpenglow, is home to the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies, with 90 trails stretching over 25 miles and encompassing three peaks. 11 lifts including an eight person high speed gondola, 98% snowmaking capability, terrain parks, adrenaline-pumping, between-the-trees skiing and six mountainside restaurants and so much more - rated #1 Ski Resort in the Eastern United States Cloudsplitter Gondola Rides The eight-passenger Cloudsplitter Gondola takes you from the base lodge to the top of Little Whiteface in less than fifteen minutes. This ride takes you over ski trails, wooded areas and scenic overlooks with breathtaking views of the AuSable River, the Adirondack High Peaks and the Olympic Jumping Complex. At the summit of Little Whiteface (3,676 feet), an observation deck and picnic tables await you regardless of the season. Downhill Mountain Biking Challenging downhill trails on the lower mountain that wind through the scenic valley and along the river that are suited to fit the needs of riders of every skill level. |
Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway
An eight-mile trip from the crossroads in Wilmington, the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway will give you access to the summit of the fifth highest mountain in the Adirondacks. The last five miles are the most spectacular as the road winds upward through a changing forest and an alpine summit environment. At the parking area, take a short hike or ride an underground elevator to the summit for a truly amazing 360-degee view of the surrounding lush wilderness.
Disc Golf
Players follow the 9-hole course around the bottom sections of some favorite Whiteface ski trails during the summer.
Rock the Face
A nine-week Saturday night concert series at the Cloudspin Lounge at Whiteface Mountain.
An eight-mile trip from the crossroads in Wilmington, the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway will give you access to the summit of the fifth highest mountain in the Adirondacks. The last five miles are the most spectacular as the road winds upward through a changing forest and an alpine summit environment. At the parking area, take a short hike or ride an underground elevator to the summit for a truly amazing 360-degee view of the surrounding lush wilderness.
Disc Golf
Players follow the 9-hole course around the bottom sections of some favorite Whiteface ski trails during the summer.
Rock the Face
A nine-week Saturday night concert series at the Cloudspin Lounge at Whiteface Mountain.
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Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - Tuesday, July 7, 2020 www.lakeplacidhorseshow.com One of the premier stops on the nation's hunter-jumper horse show circuit, the Lake Placid Horse Shows feature the nation's best horses and riders competing in four show rings. The horse show features more than 100 classes of competition each week awarding more than $535,000 in prize money. During the I Love New York Horse Show, spectators can watch for the 4th of July parade, the longstanding tradition of Pony Club Day, and the ever popular Doggie Costume Class. |
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Dining
https://www.lakeplacid.com/do/dining Lake Placid is one of the best locations to dine in the Adirondacks. The restaurants in town are combining the best in tradition with flavorful experiments, locally sourcing from small farms and upholding the Lake Placid tradition of elegance with a mountain twist. Shopping
www.lakeplacid.com/do/shop From unique Adirondack keepsakes to outdoor outfitters, shopping in Lake Placid a fulfilling experience. The region is home to a host of creative local artisans specializing in everything from bath and body products made with Adirondack water to locally sourced vegan treats. Pick up your favorite Olympic apparel at one of the many Olympic shops. |
