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Things To Do In The Lake Placid / Saranac Lake Region

With bobsledding, world-class skiing, ice skating, golfing, camping, climbing, and sight-seeing, there is plenty to see and do in the Lake Placid / Saranac Region of the Adirondacks. Find countless regional attractions, museums, tours and more - all in close proximity to one another. Browse the options below, then start planning your visit!

Sailing towards the Boathouse (where the Junior Leadership Campers reside)
Eagle Island Camp
Saranac Lake, NY
In everything Eagle Island does, we believe in inspiring and empowering girls and young women to be confident, collaborative, and ... [+More]
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High Falls Gorge
Wilmington, NY
Suddenly you are worlds way... Enjoy spectacular views across sturdy bridges and manicured pathways that provide safe access into ... [+More]
yellow flowers at john brown farm state historic site
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Lake Placid, NY
Take a guided tour of the John Brown farmhouse, check out an old barn with a video of the Underground Railroad, and hike the netwo... [+More]
group of people in canoes on a lake
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
Saranac Lake, NY
Whether you love paddlesports or would like to try it for yourself, St. Regis Canoe Outfitters in Saranac Lake is here to help. Th... [+More]
Captain Arlo
Captain Marney's Boat Rentals
Lake Placid, NY
Captain Marney's Boat Rentals in Lake Placid offers half day, daily, multiday rentals. Their selection includes speed boats (skis ... [+More]
aerial view of a museum near a pond
The Wild Center
Tupper Lake, NY
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake is an Adirondack museum featuring exhibits and programs, live animals, forest trails, and the Wild ... [+More]
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Raquette River Outfitters
Tupper Lake, NY
Raquette River Outfitters in Tupper Lake is ready to help you explore the Adirondack Park's waterways. They rent and sell kayaks, ... [+More]
Ausable River Two Fly Shop
Wilmington, NY
Ausable River Two Fly Shop offers guided fishing trips in the West Branch of the AuSable River. Their local guides are very experi... [+More]
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Lake Placid, NY
Visit the Lake Placid Olympic Museum to experience the history and excitement of the Games for yourself! You'll see artifacts, pho... [+More]
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery
Lake Placid, NY
The Lake Placid Pub & Brewery offers bars and lakeside decks on three floors in addition to a play area for kids. They're especial... [+More]
Saranac Lake Golf Club
Saranac Lake, NY
Established in the 1920's, this 9 hole golf course is fun and challenging at an affordable price. Tee Times accepted on weekends. ... [+More]
Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center
Saranac Lake, NY
Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center in Saranac Lake features multiple downhill skiing and snowboarding trails for beginners, snowshoeing ... [+More]
Cobble Hill Golf Course
Elizabethtown, NY
This fully irrigated Adirondack Mountain course was established in 1896 and is one of America's oldest golf courses. 9-holes are s... [+More]
Whiteface Mountain
Wilmington, NY
Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington is the Lake Placid Region's premier site for downhill skiing and snowboarding. Whiteface has the ... [+More]
Saranac Inn Golf & Country Club
Saranac Lake, NY
This 18-hole course has 4 sets of tees to welcome players of all levels A classic Scottish design by Seymour Dunn, this club is bo... [+More]
Lake Placid Youth Athletic Association
Lake Placid, NY
The Lake Placid Youth Athletic Association's mission is to introduce, instruct, and promote participation in sports for youth livi... [+More]
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
Lake Placid, NY
Lake Placid Center for the Arts presents exceptional music, dance, and theater performances, plus visual arts presentations and fi... [+More]
Tupper Lake Country Club
Tupper Lake, NY
Tupper Lake Country Club is home to a beautiful 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross. An event space called The 19th Hole i... [+More]
Blue Line Brewery
Saranac Lake, NY
The family-friendly Blue Line Brewery has a rotating tap list of at least seven beers, plus pub fare, build-your-own pizza, and mo... [+More]
Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society
Lake Placid, NY
The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society has operated The History Museum in the historic Lake Placid Railroad Station since 1... [+More]
Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat
Lake Clear, NY
Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat provides classic Adirondack accommodations, as well as on-site dining and fun activities, like hiking, ... [+More]
Lake Placid Club Golf Courses
Lake Placid, NY
With 3 courses to choose from, the Lake Placid Golf Courses offer a variety of golf for players of all levels. The course designs ... [+More]
High Peaks Mountain Guides
Lake Placid, NY
High Peaks Mountain Guides is your trusted source for outdoor adventures in the Adirondacks. They offer guided hikes, fishing trip... [+More]
Swiss Boat Rentals Inc.
Saranac Lake, NY
Swiss Boat Rentals Inc. specializes in boat rentals in Saranac Lake and the surrounding region. If you're looking for high-quality... [+More]
The Hungry Trout Fly Shop
Wilmington, NY
Visit The Hungry Trout Fly Shop for top-of-the-line fly fishing equipment. You can also book guided fishing trips, from half day w... [+More]
Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters
Saranac Lake, NY
Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters in Saranac Lake is a one-stop shop for all your paddling needs. They carry the best names i... [+More]
Six Nations Indian Museum
Onchiota, NY
Six Nations Indian Museum depicts historical and contemporary Haudenosaunee culture through artifacts, art, and oral history. The ... [+More]
Pendragon Theatre
Saranac Lake, NY
Pendragon Theatre, located in Saranac Lake, is an ensemble of Adirondack artists that promotes and hosts performances and educatio... [+More]
Romano's Saranac Lanes
Saranac Lake, NY
Whether you're looking for a fun night out or the perfect place to hold a birthday party, try Romano's Saranac Lanes! The venue fe... [+More]
Ed Kanze
Bloomingdale, NY
Ed Kanze leads nature walks, field trips, and forest bathing excursions in the Adirondacks. Contact him today for rates and more i... [+More]
BluSeed Studios
Saranac Lake, NY
BluSeed Studios provides a project space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move i... [+More]
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
Lake Placid, NY
Big Slide Brewery offers a unique assortment of house beers on tap and an ever-changing food menu of farm-to-table specialties. If... [+More]
Georgeanne Gaffney Studio & Gallery
Saranac Lake, NY
Georgeanne Gaffney Studio & Gallery hosts fine art designed by Gaffney herself.... [+More]
Fly Fish the Adirondacks
Wilmington, NY
Operated by Richard Garfield, Fly Fish the Adirondacks offers guided fishing trips in the Northeastern Adirondacks, including the ... [+More]
Bowlwinkles
Lake Placid, NY
Bowlwinkles is a family-friendly attraction in the heart of Lake Placid. Be sure to check their website for public bowling hours a... [+More]
Adirondack Flying Service
Lake Placid, NY
Choose Adirondack Flying Service in Lake Placid for your next flight in the Adirondack Park. They specialize in flying people in a... [+More]
Adirondack Artists' Guild
Saranac Lake, NY
The Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery features the work of local artists practicing in a variety of mediums, new exhibitions each m... [+More]
Lakeview Lanes
Tupper Lake, NY
Go bowling in Tupper Lake at Lakeview Lanes! After a few games, grab a bite to eat at the on-site Foul Line Sports Bar.... [+More]
Lake Placid Marina & Boat Tours
Lake Placid, NY
A Lake Placid boat tour is a can't-miss experience in the Adirondacks, and Lake Placid Marina & Boat Tours offers hour-long, narra... [+More]
Mirror Lake Boat Rental
Lake Placid, NY
Rent a paddleboat, kayak (single or tandem), canoe, rowboat, hydrobike, sunfish, standup paddleboard, or electric boat from Mirror... [+More]
Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex
Lake Placid, NY
The Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex was built for the 1980 Olympics and features two jumps that are 90 and 120 meters tall. Vi... [+More]
SUP Lake Placid
Lake Placid, NY
SUP Lake Placid provides SUP rentals, guided tours, and SUP yoga classes. Paddleboard on Lake Placid or Mirror Lake.... [+More]
Adirondack Foothills Guide Service
Tupper Lake, NY
Adirondack Foothills Guide Service leads guided hiking, paddling, hunting, and fishing excursions in the Adirondacks. Contact them... [+More]
Craig Wood Golf Course
Lake Placid, NY
This 18-hole course runs April-November, weather permitting. Owned and operated by the Town of North Elba, this course was designe... [+More]
Placid Boat Rentals
Lake Placid, NY
Placid Boat Rentals offers rentals of: small motor boats, pontoon boats, paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, and standup paddleboards.... [+More]
Adirondack History Museum
Elizabethtown, NY
The museum offers exhibits, an art gallery, a climbable fire tower, Colonial Garden, and more!... [+More]
Adirondack State Theater
Tupper Lake, NY
Housed in a historic venue and screening recent releases, the Adirondack State Theater is the perfect place to catch a movie in Tu... [+More]
Adirondack Trails
Vermontville, NY
Adirondack Trails Guide Service uses decades of experience and local knowledge to lead guided fly fishing trips and grouse and woo... [+More]
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