Lake Placid – More Than A Miracle On Ice.  Most Americans remember Lake Placid, New York as the host village for the 1980 Winter Olympics, site of the famous American hockey victory over the Soviet Union—“The Miracle on Ice”.  Although the great memories of two different Winter Olympics games linger in Lake Placid, there is a lot more to this northeastern New York Adirondack Village than sports.

Lake Placid didn’t spring up in anticipation of the 1980 games. In fact, it had been through the limelight once before, when it co-hosted the 1932 Olympics. It had been a thriving area for over 100 years before that.

Starting in response to the discovery of iron ore then serving as the home of famed abolitionist John Brown before his raid on Harper’s Ferry, Lake Placid slowly but surely grew as people learned of this mountain oasis tucked away in the heart of the gorgeous Adirondack Mountain range.

Today, Lake Placid is a year-round home to nearly 3,000 people. It’s more than just a small, happy community, though. It’s also one of the major tourist destinations in the Adirondacks, hosting thousands of vacationers and nature buffs every year.

There’s a lot to do in the Lake Placid area. Many destinations may claim to “have something for everyone”, but Lake Placid really does.The lake itself offers great opportunities for everything from quiet reflection to water sports.The natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is complimented by scores of nearby top-notch golf courses. Hunting and fishing attracts countless sportsmen and women while the downtown shopping enthralls countless others.

Whether you’re looking for a great restaurant, a great ski slope or a great mountain to climb, it’s all there in little Lake Placid. There are few other places that offer so many great things to do and that have options available for every type of interest.

Vacation Lodging of all sorts is readily available in Lake Placid. Whether you’re looking for a rustic cabin as part of your natural getaway or long for something that offers all of the amenities you’d expect in a high-grade hotel, it’s available for those savvy travelers who make their way to the Adirondacks.

Where else can you wake up in a comfortable bed in an elegant resort, go fishing for black bass, meander up the gentle slope of a mountain on foot, zip down the other side on skis, shop at a unique boutique, play eighteen holes on a world-class course and wind down with dinner and drinks at a great restaurant?

If you’re looking for a vacation or recreational destination that offers a variety of options against a lush and beautiful natural backdrop, Lake Placid, New York, simply must be near the very top of your list of possible spots.

An American hockey win may have been “The Miracle on Ice”, but it certainly isn’t the only miracle of the Adirondacks! Lake Placid, a village steeped in history and flooded with recreational activities, certainly qualifies as a miracle itself.