Guidebook for Lake Placid
Food Scene
Dancing Bears Restaurant
2404 Main StreetMenu has something for everyone. Nice bar area.
Smoke Signals
2489 Main StGreat Food and atmosphere.
Excellent view right on Mirror Lake, reasonably priced food.
Perfect for Lunch.
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The Cottage
77 Mirror Lake DrExcellent view right on Mirror Lake, reasonably priced food.
Perfect for Lunch.
Great Food, Can order take out sandwiches, breakfast, or dinners.
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Simply Gourmet
2099 Saranac AveGreat Food, Can order take out sandwiches, breakfast, or dinners.
Nice Atmosphere and great food and micro brews. Close to the cabin!
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Big Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade RdNice Atmosphere and great food and micro brews. Close to the cabin!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great hands on museum for kids. Our kids are teens and enjoyed it. Plan to spend 2-3 hours.
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The Wild Center
45 Museum DrThis is a great hands on museum for kids. Our kids are teens and enjoyed it. Plan to spend 2-3 hours.
Everything Else
A nice short hike that can be done in a few hours. You can circle the lake or go up the mountain. Nice view when you get to the top. Very close ride from the house.
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Heart Lake
A nice short hike that can be done in a few hours. You can circle the lake or go up the mountain. Nice view when you get to the top. Very close ride from the house.
A beautiful 2.6 mile brick paved walk completely around Mirror Lake. Great for dog walking, people walking, and jogging.
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Mirror Lake Drive
Mirror Lake DriveA beautiful 2.6 mile brick paved walk completely around Mirror Lake. Great for dog walking, people walking, and jogging.
Sightseeing
At the Orda store on Main Street you can purchase an Olympic Passport, a great way to see all the Olympic sites. Check the website: http://www.whiteface.com/plan/olympic-sites-passport
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Olympic Regional Development Authority
37 Main StAt the Orda store on Main Street you can purchase an Olympic Passport, a great way to see all the Olympic sites. Check the website: http://www.whiteface.com/plan/olympic-sites-passport
Whiteface Memorial Highway
Whiteface Memorial HighwayAwesome view and hiking around the summit
Ski Jump Lane
Ski Jump LaneNice view.
High Falls Gorge
4761 NY-86Great walk along natural gorge
Essentials
Grocery, Drugs, Post Office
Price Chopper
1930 Saranac AveHannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayRite Aid
2140 Saranac AvePharmacy
Arts & Culture
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
17 Algonquin DrParks & Nature
Hiking, Swimming, Biking
Lots of trailheads into the 46 high peak region.
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Adirondak Loj & Heart Lake Program Center
1002 Adirondack Loj RdLots of trailheads into the 46 high peak region.
High Quality Cross Country Ski Trail starting in Keene NY and going through Lake Placid and on to Saranac Lake.
Jackrabbit Trail
Jackrabbit TrailHigh Quality Cross Country Ski Trail starting in Keene NY and going through Lake Placid and on to Saranac Lake.
Henry's Woods
Bear Cub RoadGreat family or older adult hikes.
Heaven Hills Trails
470 Bear Cub RoadGreat Family and older adult hikes with awesome views.