Experiences
Located just steps from some of the guest rooms, the Lodge’s boat dock houses canoes, kayaks, and electric boats available for guests to use all summer long. On warm evenings, there’s no better place to enjoy a spin on the water than in the Lodge’s 35-foot mahogany Hacker-Craft. The boat will take you along the five miles of lakefront, past many of the legendary Great Camps—massive compounds built by the Gilded Age’s most prominent families. For a truly memorable experience, reserve the Hacker-Craft for a private Champagne cruise.
Lake Placid Lodge guests are granted access to the adjacent Whiteface Club, which offers court rentals, private lessons, and equipment rentals for avid tennis players. Eight hard surface and clay tennis courts provide ample space for tennis players of all skill levels, and the club’s tennis pros are available for private lessons and hitting sessions reserved through the Lake Placid Lodge concierge team.
Though Lake Placid Lodge doesn’t house its own golf course, Whiteface Club, located just down the road, features a challenging 18-hole championship course. Tee times are available to Lodge guests May through October. Golf carts, pull carts, and club rentals are available at the pro shop, as are private lessons from the club’s PGA pros. The Lake Placid Lodge concierge team can also assist with securing tee times at a number of other local courses, including the Lake Placid Club and Saranac Inn Golf Course.
Every season offers something different at Lake Placid Lodge, but what remains true year round is that it’s the ideal destination for a family getaway. Beyond skiing, hiking, fishing, and more, the Lodge offers family-friendly activities on-property that are sure to amuse guests of all ages. Participate in arts & crafts demonstrations, play ping pong or cornhole on the lawn, and don’t forget to end the evening with s’mores by the bonfire.
Activities
Come and see what Lake Placid has to offer
Hiking
Thousands of miles of hiking trails pass by or originate near Lake Placid Lodge. An experienced Adirondack Guide hired through the lodge will ensure you have a safe and memorable outing.
Fishing
Renowned for its rainbow trout, Lake Placid offers some of the best fishing in Upstate New York. After spending a day on the water, bring your bounty back to the lodge, where one of its skilled chefs will prepare it for dinner.
Mountain Biking
Skiing destination Whiteface Mountain becomes a mountain-biker’s paradise in the summer months. The mountain’s 27 trails are accessible via gondola or shuttle.
Horseback Riding
Ride down winding wooded trails atop a horse to experience the true rugged wilderness of the Adirondacks. Emerald Springs Ranch in Saranac Lake offers trail rides for riders of all abilities.
Whitewater Rafting
Up for the challenge of conquering the Class 3 to Class 5 rapids of the Hudson River? From March to June, the concierge team can book you a whitewater rafting adventure through an experienced local company.
Rock Climbing
The ancient mountains surrounding Lake Placid Lodge offer stunning vistas, but true adventurers will want to climb their granite faces. Local guides offer rock and ice climbing excursions year round.
Downhill Skiing
Just 30 minutes from Lake Placid Lodge is Whiteface Mountain, which offers some of the best skiing on the East Coast for beginners and experts alike. Mt. Pisgah, a small, family-run operation in Saranac Lake, also offers day and night skiing as well as tubing.
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross country skiers with their own gear can take off from the many trails near Lake Placid Lodge, and guests now have access to the cross country trails at nearby Whiteface Club as well.
Ice Fishing
Ice fishing is not for the faint of heart, but the trout are plentiful in nearby waters, such as Lake Colby in Saranac Lake or St. Regis Lake in Paul Smiths.
Ice Skating
Grab a pair of ice skates from the lodge, and ice skate on property or in the Olympic Skating Oval that played host during the 1980 games.
Olympic Center and Museum
Lake Placid hosted both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, and the Olympic Center and Museum tells the story of the games and the great athletes who competed there.
Opal Unpacked
This holiday season, bring the gift of Lake Placid home with you. Here are five authentic and adored shops worth a stop when perusing Main Street during your next visit to Lake Placid Lodge.