Lake Placid, Adirondacks - Lakes & Mountains Vacations Vacation Rentals, Cabins, Cottages, Condos to Rent, Holiday Homes
Lake Placid is 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... | |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Nearest airport | Adirondack (20 mins) |
| Nearest train station | Lake Placid |
| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Lakeside beaches | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Local ski resorts | ✔ |
Featured Lake Placid Cabins
Lodging - 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!
Renting a cabin or condo is great value when compared to hotel prices and cater for couples on weekend breaks to family vactions and groups. Whether its a mountainside lodge close to the ski resorts or lakeside cabin, there is a large selection of holiday rentals for all budgets and tastes.
Seasonal Activities
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
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 lif throughout the seasons, excellent value and a perfect family holiday destination.
