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Lake Placid was the host village of the Winter Olympics twice throughout the 20th century, in both 1932 and 1980, one of only three sites in the world to host the Games more than once.
One of the best weekend getaways from NYC, the village is a must-visit for winter sports and hockey enthusiasts, known as the site of the "Miracle on Ice" hockey game between the 1980 United States and Soviet Olympic hockey teams. Olympics memorabilia is on display at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, including team medals and uniforms. Visitors can enjoy a plethora of hotels and activities throughout the city's beautiful Adirondack Mountains landscape, including opportunities for skiing at nearby Whiteface Mountain, which is home to Eastern North America's highest vertical elevation. If you are asking yourself: "Where should I go in Upstate NY?", Lake Placid is a great destination for couples and families.
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