{"id":45702,"date":"2014-01-21T13:55:20","date_gmt":"2014-01-21T17:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=45702"},"modified":"2025-09-01T22:36:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T02:36:32","slug":"lake-placid-weekend-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/45702\/lake-placid-weekend-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of a Lake Placid Weekend Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Catch an Olympic buzz with a Lake Placid winter adventure. It\u2019s located in the heart of the Adirondack Park, the largest public protected land in the continental U.S. It offers a smorgasbord of snow-capped activities and a fabulous recreational foundation, thanks to twice hosting the Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n

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Ice climbing is popular in this arctic land. High Peaks Mountain Guides<\/a> will outfit you with all the gear you need for your frosty Adirondack escapade ($300\/single or couple). They rent cross-country skis and will direct you to a wilderness trail that matches your ability. Perhaps the town\u2019s greatest natural resource is Mirror Lake. Its glistening finish tempts skaters to go for a spin. Consider bundling up underneath a blanket for a dog sledding ride ($10) across the lake.<\/p>\n

The Must-Do Experience
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A walk over High Falls Gorge<\/a> is spectacular in winter. As you cross sturdy steel bridges and groomed paths, you will gasp at abstract ice formations on seven hundred feet of stunning frozen waterfalls. You won\u2019t lose your grip on the icy trails as all visitors are fitted with cleats that will keep you upright. When you complete the trail, a warm campfire, with marshmallows to toast, awaits you. A one-mile snowshoe trail is equally breathtaking, and they provide all the gear you need. Ride the Mountain Valley Shuttle<\/a> to the Gorge and tell the driver where you are going, as this is a request stop.<\/p>\n

The Rainy Day Experience
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Lake Placid is synonymous with the great outdoors, but Mother Nature doesn\u2019t always cooperate. A visit to the Lake Placid Olympic Museum<\/a> is a weatherproof way to explore the town\u2019s rich Olympic legacy. It played host to the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980, and you can stroll down Memory Lane at this memorabilia-heavy museum. If you hear a crowd roaring, don\u2019t fret. Visitors gather to watch the replay of the 1980 hockey game dubbed the \u201cMiracle on Ice.\u201d Excerpts from the celebrated game, when the youthful American team dramatically upset the heavily favored, seasoned Soviet team, draws screams of unbridled patriotic joy.<\/p>\n

The Digs<\/b>
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