Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain ski holidays, Adirondacks Family friendly ski vactions surrounded by pristine natural beauty
Lake Placid ski vacations at Whiteface Mountain - a stunning all year round destination in the Adirondacks mountains in Essex county, New York.
Its best known for hosting the 1980 Winter Olympics although since those days, the plethora of things to do and see such as hiking, golf, skiing plus the pristine natural beauty of the area, have kept visitors coming back year after year.
As well as the outdoor pursuits, Lake Placid has been growing its reputation as a first rate spa & wellbeing destination - the ideal tonic after a day on the lake or mountain.
For evening entertainment, there are many good bars and restaurants - the local seafood restaurants along Shore Drive are definitely worth a try and for shopping, visit Main Street where you'll find a number of quaint boutiques.
| Key facts... | |
|---|---|
| Whiteface Mountain ski resorts | ✔ |
| State | New York |
| Nearest airport | Adirondack (20 mins) |
| Nearest train station | Lake Placid |
| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Lakeside beaches | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
Featured Lake Placid vacation rentals
The vacation rentals around Lake Placid are a mix of cabins, lodges, lakeside houses and condos. The main things people look for in a vacation rental during the summer is a BBQ and during the winter a log fire and you'll find that most of the cabins and lodges on Lake Placid are equipped with both!
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Things to see & do around Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a place to visit any time of year and there is never a dull moment. some of the more popular activities include....
- Skiing at Whiteface mountain
- Snowshoeing
- Snowmobile
- Lake boat tours
- Water skiing, jetski & sailing
- Kayaking & Canoe
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Mountain biking
Our view on Lake Placid ski holidays
Lake Placid is best described as one of those lakes & mountains destinations you will go back to time after time. Set within the beautiful Adirondacks PArk, the largest national park in America, Lake Placid is an extremely pretty area, full of life throughout the seasons, excellent value and a perfect family skiing holidays during the winter.
