Lake Placid—A Winter Wonderland That’s A Short Drive Away

 A trip to picturesque Lake Placid, a four-season resort town nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, is a must-do for anyone in the capital looking for a weekend or even a long weekend away. There is something for everyone in this charming mountain town, which is a stone’s

Close to Home Far From Ordinary – Lake Placid’s Iconic Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa

 Conveniently located one block from the restaurants and shops on Main Street in Lake Placid, the AAA Four Diamond Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is a luxury lakefront resort offering its’ guests an authentic Adirondack experience. Since its inception in the early 1900's, the Inn has provided guests with world-class cuisine,

Lake Placid & Mirror Lake Inn Stretch the Holiday Season

 The following narrative sums up the extended holiday season in Lake Placid and the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa.  _____________________________________ It’s just after Thanksgiving and the 300,000 lights sprawling across the seven acres comprising the AAA Four Diamond Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa help create a one- month

An Adirondack Olympic Experience

 Imagine the blades of a bullet-shaped sled twisting through narrow, icy turns as gravity pulls you down a mountain at speeds of up to 50 mph. Crossing the finish line, you hear your name announced over a PA system, you pose for a photograph with your driver and brakeman. OK,

Lake Placid

 By Rachael Desjardins ABOVE: Whiteface Mountain, the fifth highest mountain in the Adirondacks, sits the State of New York Weather Monitoring Station. From here you can walk around for a great 360-degree view. Photo: Orda Media While best known to most Canadians as a winter vacation spot and home to the 1980 Olympic