Lake Placid Attractions
The world-famous winter-sports resort of Lake Placid, at the foot of Whiteface Mountain, has twice hosted the Winter Olympics (1932, 1980).
1932 and 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
The Museum features a video presentation, uniforms and equipment from the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games. A model of the Olympic complex is on display.
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
The restored farmhouse and a monument mark the burial spot of John Brown. John Brown (1800-1859) was an abolitionist whose attempt to free the slaves cost him his life and the life of others.
Lake Placid (North Elba Historical Society Museum)
This former train station is home to historical displays of farm equipment, musical instruments, period photographs and other memorabilia. The past 200 years are chronicled.
Hours
May 29 to June 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 15 to October 10
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Olympic Center
The Olympic Center features four indoor ice rinks that hosted many events including hockey, ice shows, public skating, concerts and curling. It was built for ice events at the 1932 Olympic Games and an additional wing was added for the 1980 Games.
Olympic Regional Development Authority
Olympic Center
Lake Placid, NY 12946
United States
Olympic Center
Lake Placid, NY 12946
United States
Phone 1 (518) 523-1655
Fax 1 (518) 523-9275
Olympic Jumping Center
The 26 storey tower has a glass look-out area for the public to view the starting point of the skiers. United States team jumpers train and compete at the facility year-round. In the summer months, plastic surfacing covers the in-run and landing hill of the 90-meter jump to simulate snow.
Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg
The Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenbergoffers over 50 miles of ski trails for cross-country skiing. In the summer months, the trails are used for mountain biking.
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