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1. Mirror Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Mirror Lake
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2. Mount Jo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Mount Jo
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3. Adirondack Scenic Railroad

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Adirondack Scenic Railroad
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4. ADK Aquatics

ADK Aquatics
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5. Bobsled Experience

Bobsled Experience
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6. Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails

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Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails
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7. Herb Brooks Arena

Herb Brooks Arena
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8. High Falls Gorge

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High Falls Gorge
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9. Olympic Ski Jump Complex

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Olympic Ski Jump Complex
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10. Jackrabbit Trail

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Jackrabbit Trail
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11. John Brown Farm

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John Brown Farm
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12. Lake Placid Olympic Museum

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Lake Placid Olympic Museum
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13. Lake Placid Sleigh Rides

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Lake Placid Sleigh Rides
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14. Algonquin Mountain

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Algonquin Mountain
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15. Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society Museum

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Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society Museum
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16. The Spa at Mirror Lake Inn

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The Spa at Mirror Lake Inn
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17. Boots and Birdies Miniature Golf

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Boots and Birdies Miniature Golf
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18. Adirondack Foot Sanctuary

Adirondack Foot Sanctuary
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19. Lake Placid Center for the Arts

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Lake Placid Center for the Arts
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20. Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals
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21. Big Slide Brewery & Public House

Category: Food & Drink
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
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22. Dining at Mirror Lake Inn

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Dining at Mirror Lake Inn
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23. The Breakfast Club, Etc

Category: Food & Drink
The Breakfast Club, Etc
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

For such a small town, Lake Placid has a surprising range of activities, hotels and things to do due to its location in the heart of Adirondack Mountains, one of the most picturesque and beautiful regions in New York state and the country. With dense old forests, crystal clear lakes, towering mountain peaks, waterfalls, and gorges, nature has been very generous to this beautiful destination.

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