Activities

Lake Placid is host to many cultural, historical and theatrical events throughout the year.

Some of the more popular events that take place in Lake Placid every year include:

Snowmobile
Tours

December 15 - March 31
1 Hour Scenic Tours
(518) 523-3596
  • Lake Placid & I Love New York Horse Shows
  • Summer Ice Shows
  • 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
  • Can-Am Rugby Tournament
  • Hockey Tournaments for all ages
  • Iron Man Triathlon
  • Golf Tournaments
  • Mountain biking and hiking
  • Lake Placid Film Festival
  • Oktoberfest at Whiteface Mountain
  • Bobsled/Luge Races at Mount Van Hoevenberg
  • Starts on Ice at the Olympic Center
  • Coronation of the King & Queen of Winter
  • Take the Memorial Highway or a Gondola Ride up Whiteface Mountain
For a schedule of events, contact the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitor’s Bureau at (518) 523-4906 or visit them online at www.lakeplacid.com.

Olympic Sites

The 1980 Winter Olympic sites are open year-round to tourists and visitors. Many of the Olympic venues are still used today in hosting national and international competition.
  • An Olympic Pass is available to all of the following:
  • Kodak Sports Park which includes the Interval Ski Jumping Complex
  • Mount Van Hoevenberg - site of the bobsled, luge, cross-country skiing and biathlon Whiteface Mountain - home to downhill and freestyle skiing
  • The Olympic Speed Skating Oval
  • The Olympic Center - home of the "Miracle on Ice"
For more information about the Olympic venues, please contact the Olympic Regional Development Authority at (518) 523-3330 or visit them online at www.orda.org.

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