Olympic Center
See the rink where the US beat the Soviets in 1980.
Lake Placid
The village that twice hosted the Winter Olympics, and the 'Miracle on Ice', in New York's vast Adirondack Mountains.
Skate on the 1932 Olympic Oval, ride the bobsled track or see the ski jumps. The Adirondack Park around it is larger than Yellowstone, Everglades and Glacier combined.
- Best Time
- June to October, January to March
- Time Needed
- 2 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 5 hours from New York City or 3 from Albany.
What to See
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Bobsled rides on the actual track.
Whiteface Mountain
A veterans' highway to a 4,867-foot summit.
Know Before You Go
- Trailhead shuttles or permits can apply in summer.
- Winter is cold, but great for ice sports.
Where to Stay
Stay in Lake Placid.
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