I am an ambassador for Lake Placid’s Come Play in the Snow Campaign. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced in any way.
Last week I shared a little bit of background on Lake Placid, NY with you. This week I want to share just a small sampling of the things there are to do there. If you’re looking to have the perfect day, this would definitely be one place where that’s possible. Now some might worry that all of the activities at a “mountain resort” type of area such as Lake Placid would be super expensive. Not so. There are many things to do in Lake Placid that are budget-friendly, or better – free!
There are plenty of different sporting events and activities including hiking, mountaineering, hunting, skiing, ice skating and snow-shoeing. If you aren’t into the sports there are plenty of other things to do as well!
Things are hopping in mid-February with the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival running from February 10-15! This celebration is the longest running winter carnival in the East and features parades, games, exhibits, celebrations, concerts, and more, all with a focus on family fun.
February closes out with the Lake Placid Nordic Festival. This festival is three days of ski clinics, demonstrations, tours, parties and more. The festival is suitable for both novice and experienced skiers, making it a great way for a family do share a fun winter activity!
February may be for Valentines but in Lake Placid the month of March is pretty sweet too! The Adirondak Maple Weekend takes place at the end of March. This is an opportunity for the family to learn about how maple syrup and other maple products are made, and try them too!
Spring starts to bloom with the annual Daffest. This is a community movement to plant one million daffodil bulbs. Each year the community celebrates the bulbs blooming with a fun filled festival.
And there’s already lots more events that are scheduled for summer and fall!
There’s something for everyone in Lake Placid. If you’re one of the approximately 60 million people that live within a day’s drive of the Adirondack region this is a great place to spend the day. If you live a bit farther away, or do live close but want a night away, you can stay at one of over 11,000 rental rooms in hotels, motels, inns and cottages, along with almost 12,000 campsites.
And don’t forget!
Right now you can enter to win an exciting getaway for two in Lake Placid! The prize package includes the following:
- A two night stay for two at the Lake House – Get a two night stay for two at for a classic Adirondack Experience. Newly renovated rooms offer a timeless view of Mirror Lake and the High Peaks. Easy strolling distance to downtown shops and dining.
- Dinner for two at The Cottage – The Cottage offers the option of drinks on the deck with a roaring fire, then move inside for some delightful pub favorites with gourmet touches. Famous for their Build-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary.
- Dog Sled Ride for Two from Thunder Mountain Sled Rides – Take a thrilling ride with sled dogs that are born to run! Explore the sweep of Mirror Lake from its center on this classic winter experience.
- Day Pass for Two at the Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Center – The Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Center offers all the lovely wilderness around Mt. Van Hoevenberg to explore on skis or snowshoes.
- Olympic Passport for two – Explore all the Olympic venues, from the rink to the bobsled track, with your Passport to athletic thrills.
The drawing date is April 30th, 2015.
What do you think your family would enjoy doing the most in Lake Placid?
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I would LOVE to visit there someday. It sounds like a great getaway spot.
What a great chance to win. I would love to visit Lake Placid. It sounds perfect for a couples getaway OR for a family vacation.
Looks like a great place to visit. I have never seen snow so I would like it all. I think a dog sled ride would be a lot of fun.
My family would love to just roll in the snow. We never get snow so that is all we would need.
Wow, I never knew Lake Placid was so beautiful! Now I want to go there with my family!
I would totally go on the dog sled ride! Always have wanted to do that!
Me and my family are not cold weather people, but if we were, this would definitely be a place to visit!
Wow looks like a lovely place! Would love to visit. I don’t travel much but would love to!
Now this is beautiful, I love the look of snow. I would never get out there myself, but I might someday.
That looks so beautiful. I have never been to that part of NY.
I would love to visit Lake Placid! It seems like so much fun, my family would really enjoy this.
Staying a lake house on Lake Placid would be awesome! I’d love to spend some time at the lake!
With hubby on the road away so much along with lots of volunteer time, a relaxing romantic evening perhaps by a fireplace would be something we always hope for. Then something steps in….
The Maple Weekend sounds fun. I’ve read about, and seen snippets of bits about how it’s done, but if someone asked me, I couldn’t tell ya. I’d like to taste maple syrup fresh made and learn about it too… what better way than a weekend devoted to it? 🙂 The dog sled thing… yeah, that’d be cool to watch (or do!!) too. 🙂
I’ve never really thought about visiting the lake in the winter. I guess because I live in Michigan , surrounded by lakes. Feel like winter never ends.
We don’t get much snow here(some years none at all). My boys are fascinated by snow so they’d just love to be out playing in it!
Lake Placid looks stunning, like out of a picture beautiful! It all looks like so much fun, too!
That looks like fun. lots to do also
looks like a wonderful vacation and fun too. I’d love to bring the whole family up there for a fun vacation.
Oh wow Lake Placid looks and sounds like so much fun! I hope to go there one day!
This looks like a beautiful and fun place to visit. I will put it on my list!
I love your photos! I know my family would certainly enjoy a vacation there!
It sounds like you and your family had a great time in Lake Placid! Love the pictures you shared.
That looks like so much fun! I live in the south, so we rarely get snow, and when we do get it, it’s never so lovely.
I’ve never seen snow! This looks like a fun getaway. WOuld love to see it in person.