Fascination is the sense you feel as you stroll down the main street of Lake Placid. This quaint little town, with its wonderful collection of boutiques, restaurants and lodging, is home to the largest vertical drop in the East (3430ft.)!
Many people visit “Placid” at least once per season because it caters to those who love the outdoors and winter sports along with the warmth and comforts of a true alpine village. The home of two legendary Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid is electric with the energy of world-class competition.
Catch this season’s Bobsled, Freestyle, or Snowboard World Cup Festivals. Take advantage of the Winter Discount Passport to compliment your ski vacation with a bobsled ride, ice skating, admission to the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and Winter Olympic Museum. Whew – Ski you there!
1. Highest elevation and biggest vertical in the Northeast
2. Exceptional lodging, dining and nightlife in Lake Placid
3. Rated #1 in North America for Off-Slope Activities (Ski Magazine)
4. Lake Placid/Whiteface has World Cup events in bobsled, luge, downhill ski and snowboard every year!
5. Children 6 years and under STAY* & SKI FREE
*Applies to one child per adult when sharing accommodation with full fare paying adult.
