Lake Placid
Lake Placid has an interesting
range of activities for such a small town. Because of its close proximity to
the Adirondack Mountains, it offers the most scenic and beautiful views in the
region. Look into the towering mountain peaks, forested parks, and crystal
clear lakes. Here is a list of places you can visit in Lake Placid.
Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake has a breathtaking view of the
Village of Lake Placid. In most days, the reflection of the town can be clearly
seen from the lake. The local government does not allow any motorized vessel on
the lake so it is always nice to go paddle boarding or kayaking without any
distractions. You can enjoy walking along its 2.7 miles path along its shores
or hike in its surrounding forests. At the end of the lake is where the held
the swimming part of the Ironman Triathlon.
High Falls Gorge
Just a few miles from Lake Placid
and Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, you can find for impressive waterfalls
covering rocks and deep crevices which have carved more than a billion year
ago. The perfect way to get closer to this marvelous wonder of nature is a
half-hour trail to the Gorge. The trail is made for everyone to enjoy this
fantastic view. Traverse through bridges, walk on glass floor walkways and
well-paved trails. There is even a wheelchair accessible path which leaves room
for everybody to see the waterfalls. During winter, High Falls Gorge has
another amazing view with its ice formations.
Mount Jo
Located in the Adirondack in the
High Peaks area, Mount Jo stands 2876 feet from the ground. About seven miles
from Lake Placid, you can find the beautiful Heart Lake and the historic
Adirondack Loj. Enjoy a hike with two trails that lead to the mountain peak.
One trail is easy to climb, perfect if you are hauling the whole pack. The
other trail is a short and steep ascendant for the more adventurous mind.
Autumn season is probably the best time to go in Mount Jo as the forest is
teeming with colors and little creatures.
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Lake Placid is so marvelous that
it hosted two Winter Olympics, the only place in North America to do so. The
museum marks the both Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980. Inaugurated in 1994, it
features the effects of both events to the region. Located in the Olympic
Center, the museum exhibits memorabilia and equipment used by the athletes from
the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games. It even hosted the Olympic torch parade during
the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Lake Placid Olympic Museum is a
destination itself for your pack, where Lake Placid film forum is held yearly.
John Brown Farm
For an off the beaten path
destination and a little bit of nature trip of the side, John Brown Farm will
delight your family. It is the home of John Brown, the Underground Railroad
conductor, and insurrectionist who moved to the Adirondack Mountains to free
slaves. Unfortunately, he was captured and hanged to death on December 2, 1859,
after attacking the US Arsenal at Harper’s Ferry. You can look around and
explore the grounds. The farm is still fully furnished with his personal
belongings and period furniture.
Do you want to commemorate your trip to Lake Placid? Carved Lake Art has a wide selection of custom topographical wood art that you can choose from like this 3D Nautical Wood Chart of Lake Placid.
