Lake Placid, NYLake Placid, NY

Relax and enjoy your stay in the Relax and enjoy your stay in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains!beautiful Adirondack Mountains!

HistoryHistory

• Village is named after nearby lake

• Began gaining attention as a tourist resort in late 1800s

• Home of 1932 & 1980 Winter Olympics

Where to Stay – A Great Deal!Where to Stay – A Great Deal!

• Econo Lodge Lake Placid– Standard room: 2 queen beds, non-smoking;

single occupancy = $106.62– 6-night stay = $639.72– Amenities include free coffee and doughnuts,

free local calls, indoor heated pool, & hot tub

Transportation CostsTransportation Costs

• Airfare

• Car Rental

Things to Do!Things to Do!

• Whitewater Rafting– Adirondack Rafting Company: $85

• Adirondack Scenic Railroad– 20 mile round trip, Lake Placid-Saranac Lake:

$16

• John Brown’s Farm State Historic Site– Last home and burial site of famous

abolitionist: $2

Things to Do!Things to Do!

• Avalanche Adventures– Mini Golf: $6– Climbing Wall: $10– Caving: $10– Bungee Trampoline:

$10– Buy any 2 get free

mini golf!

Things to Do!Things to Do!

• Lake Placid Public Beach: Free

• Narrated Tour Boat ride– One hour: $7.50

• Olympic Center and Museum– Admission: $4– Public Skating: $5 + $3 skate rental

Things to Do!Things to Do!

• MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex– Chairlift ride/elevator ride to top of tower;

watch ski jumpers & snowboarders: $9– Soaring Saturday Ski Jumping Contest: $12

• Verizon Sports Complex– Tour of bobsled/luge/skeleton track: $5– Wheeled Bobsled Ride: $35

ResourcesResources

• http://www.adirondackrr.com

• http://www.avalancheadventures.com

• http://www.lakeplacid.com

• http://www.lakeplacidrafting.com

• http://www.lpresort.com/toursb.html

• http://www.verizonsportscomplex.com

• http://www.whitefacelakeplacid.com