The Little Town In New York That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World
Spread all throughout New York you can find picturesque towns that are worth taking a getaway to. Don’t believe me? Then try taking a look at these two small town road trips that will lead you to simply unforgettable destinations! While all of our towns have something different to offer visitors, there’s one tucked away in the Adirondacks that’s unlike any other that you’ve explored.
Care to spoil yourself with a romantic sleigh ride while you're enjoying the scenery of Lake Placid? Then check out Lake Placid Sleigh Rides, where you'll be able to experience a roughly 45-minute sleigh ride with hot chocolate and blankets to help keep you warm! If you decide to visit this area during our winter months, you'll find horse and dog sled rides occurring all over town, a truly charming sight to see.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from now until December 11th, you can see the historic Olympic Ski Jumping Complex that will blow your mind. You'll take an unforgettable chairlift ride to the base of the towers, where you'll then take an insane elevator ride that will bring you to the observation deck that will give you views of the surrounding area. To purchase tickets and find out other information, click here.
The home of North America's first Winter Olympics, the village of Lake Placid holds so much exciting history that will constantly keep you fascinated. Open seven days a week from 10AM until 5PM, the Lake Placid Olympic Museum is located in the Olympic Center and will cost you anywhere from $5 to $7 dollars to enter. Inside the museum you'll find a variety of objects, from clothes that were worn during the Olympic games to actual objects that are major pieces of our country's history, this museum is one you have to mark off of your bucket list ASAP.
Just one of many amazing hotels that you can find in Lake Placid, pictured above you can see one of our favorites, the Mirror Lake Inn. Family run since the 1930s, the hotel manages to find the perfect balance between feeling like you're at home and enjoying the perks of being vacationing away someplace new. To find our more about this particular location and to book your stay, click here.
It was just recently that we spoke of the incredible restaurant you can see pictured above, The Cottage. Right in the village of Lake Placid surrounded by an unforgettable setting, the restaurant is right on the water and is just past the end of Main Street. Another mouthwatering restaurant you'll want to check out while you're here? Lisa G's! Lisa G's restaurant gives you a different type of waterfront view, one where you'll be able to soak in waterfalls and the sigh of the Chubb River!
Whether you want to take on a bigger hike like Mount Van Hoevenberg or want to achieve insane views without doing the work that is required of you to climb one of our High Peaks, there's also Mount Jo to explore right in the village of Lake Placid.
There’s always a delightful town in our state that’s worth showcasing! To enjoy a trip out to the Finger Lakes, take a look at this Small Town That’s Impossible To Drive Through Without Stopping.
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