Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a village of 2,638 in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, near the center of the town of North Elba and named after an adjacent lake.

While the village is a year-round resort, it is most known as the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. In a 1980 USA-USSR hockey game and the "Miracle on Ice," a group of American college students and amateurs upset the heavily-favored Soviet national ice hockey team 4-3. Two days later and they won the Gold medal.

Lake Placid hosts a Winter Olympics summer training facility where one can watch sports like ski jumping, aerial jumping and figure skating. The town is charming and fun for the outdoorsy and/or adventure-spirited.

Travel to Lake Placid

By car

Lake Placid is about 5 hours from New York City and 2 1/2 hours from Montreal. From Interstate 87 take Route 9N and follow the signs.

Travel on a Bus in Lake Placid

• Adirondack Trailways Service | 2634 Main Street Olympic Authority building +1-800-776-7548 Highway coach between New York City, Albany, and Lake Placid with stops along the way.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Lake Placid

• Amtrak +1-800-888-8478 Closest station is Westport (New York) | Westport, 40 miles east of Lake Placid. Amtrak runs a shuttle bus service to the village.

• Adirondack Scenic Railroad - 242 Station St, Lake Placid +1-800-819-2291 Scenic tourist railroad line from Utica's Union Station to Saranac Lake.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Lake Placid

The Lake Placid Airport serves only charter and scenic planes. The closest domestic airport is Adirondack Airport (IATA Flight Code: SLK) in Saranac Lake. Plattsburgh is international in name only (no scheduled international flights); the nearest international airports are Albany, Burlington, and Montreal.

How to get around in Lake Placid

While it is easy to get around downtown on foot (arguably preferable, in fact, given the frequent traffic snarls on Main Street), and there is a free trolley service along the lake, you'll need a vehicle to see any of the nearby area.

To get out onto the lake, short-term (one hour) boat rental is available.

• Mirror Lake Boat Rental - 1 Main Street Across from the Hilton ☎ +1 518 524-7890 $25-50/hour

What to see in Lake Placid

Lake Placid is in the Adirondack Park and the largest state park east of the Mississippi River. It is home to 46 High Peaks, all of which rise above 4000 feet, and many of which can be viewed simultaneously from the summit of many of the neighboring mountains. On a clear day it is feasible to see Vermont, New York, and Canada from the summit of Whiteface Mountain, which is located adjacent to Lake Placid.

• Lake Placid Center for the Arts - 17 Algonquin Dr. ☎ +1 518 523-2512 - Gallery and live theater

• John Brown Farm State Historic Site | 115 John Brown Road 44.254, -73.972 ☎ +1 518 523-3900 Opening Hours: May-October 10AM Monday - 5PM daily Free. John Brown Farm State Historic Site The home and grave of abolitionist John Brown, hanged by the state of Virginia for a 1859 raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry (now West Virginia), a key milestone on the path to a deadly Civil War which led ultimately to the liberation of enslaved African Americans. Historic house with picnic area, guided tours and re-enactments, hiking and cross-country ski area.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lake Placid

• Adirondack Equine Center - Ausable Equine Center - 88 Morningside Drive Lake Placid, NY ☎ +1 518-834-9933 Opening Hours: Year-round Trailrides, horseback riding and sleigh rides, horse drawn carriages on request, on site special events, weddings. Some of the most gentle horses you will ever find, always treated with love, trust, and respect. Personalized attention given and a free lesson prior to ride. Children Welcome. , www.nysleighrides.com
• Adirondack Sleigh Rides - 6319 State Route 30, Lake Clear NY Homeyer's Lake Clear Lodge ☎ +1 518-891-1489 +1-888-818-2701 Opening Hours: F-Sa or by appointment, mid-December to early March. Adirondack horse drawn sleigh ride from Hohmeyers Lake Clear Lodge. Hay rides available spring-fall at Plattsburgh, NY Country Dreams Farm.

• Ausable Chasm - 2144 Route 9, Ausable Chasm NY ☎ +1 518 834-7454 - Classic and walking tours, rafting, tubing, mountain biking, rappelling, disc golf and gemstone mining. Motel, campground and souvenir shop on-site.

• High Falls Gorge - Route 86, Wilmington ☎ +1 518 946-2278 - Trails and picnic areas along Ausable River.

Winter

Ice climbing

Adirondack ice forms reliably from November to March. Keene Valley boasts some of the best ice climbing in the northeast.

• Rock and River Adirondack Guide Service - Keene, NY ☎ +1 518 576-2041 - In early December, creates a forty foot high ice wall complete with viewing benches and spotlights for those looking to extend their experiences beyond the daylight hours.

• Northeast Ice - Bartlett, NH ☎ +1 978-808-6932 - Photos, information, ice conditions.

Speed Skating

The famed Speed Skating Oval in Lake Placid, home to some of the greatest legends in Winter Olympic history, is open to the public for speed skating and public skating sessions during the winter.

• Speed Skating Oval - 2634 Main St. Olympic Center ☎ +1 518-523-1655 +1 518-523-5366 - Public skating 7-9pm daily (except Tu,We) plus 1-3pm weekends. Speed Skating 4-6pm daily (except Tu,We) plus 10am-12pm weekends. Gold Medal Café open 8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Sat between the 1932 and 1980 Rinks.

Cross Country Skiing

Miles of groomed Nordic ski trails on the famous Jackrabbit trail system, extending from Saranac Lake to Lake Placid, include amazing views of the High Peaks... or try your skills on Olympic trails.

• Cascade Cross Country Ski - 4833 Cascade Rd. ☎ +1 518 523-9605 Opening Hours: 9-5pm (winter)

Maple Syrup

Each year and the sugary scent of maple sap being boiled down to syrup fills the mountain air in time for the spring thaw. - South Meadow Farm Maple Sugarworks - Cascade Road, Route 73 ☎ +1 518 523-9369 +1-800-523-9369 +1 518 523-8749 - Full line of maple products, sugar house open year-round during day light hours.

• Uihlein Sugar Maple Field Station | Bear Cub Road ☎ +1 518 523-9337 Opening Hours: July - Aug and mid-September to mid-Oct, 1-5PM Free admission Research facility with exhibits of maple syrup production, open to the general public.

World Cup Events

From snowboarding, bobsled, luge, skeleton to freestyle skiing, see some of the greatest talent each sport has to offer and enjoy the feats and skills of athletes who train year-round for the chance to compete against the best.

Summer

Mountain and road biking

Lake Placid is home to some of the best mountain biking in the northeast. The trails are technical and range widely in levels of difficulty. Two local bike shops offer group rides during the summer. Mt. Van Hovenburg and Whiteface Mountain are popular for cross country and downhill riding. For road biking, some of the best views can be seen between Lake Placid and Keene, as well as around Essex County.

• High Peaks Cyclery - 2733 Main Street ☎ +1 518 523-3764 Opening Hours: 9-6 daily, 9-5 Sun
• Placid Planet - 2242 Saranac Ave ☎ +1 518 523-4128 +1 518 523-2704 Opening Hours: 10-6 daily, 11-5 Sunday Bike rental, sales, service, ski and snowboards.

Whiteface Mountain

The 8-passenger Cloudsplitter Gondola takes visitors from the base of Whiteface to the summit of Little Whiteface in about fifteen minutes with views of the trails and the Ausable River, and the Intervale Ski Jumping Complex. The Veterans Memorial Highway from Wilmington (New York) | Wilmington rises to the summit of Whiteface Mountain with a parking area at the top.

Biathlon

With the help of a range attendant, test your marksmanship with .22 caliber biathlete rifles at the Olympic shooting complex at Mt. Van Hovenburg. The shooting distance is 50 meters.

Hiking

All 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks can be visited from the vicinity of Lake Placid by car. Some are more strenuous than others, and while many have well-beaten paths leading to their summits, many require significant bushwhacking to ascend. Local guides are available. Be sure to set out with a group of people with plenty of water, food, rain gear and safety equipment.

The Northville Placid Trail (NPT) is a 133-mile footpath that crosses the heart of the Adirondack Park in New York State from Northville, NY to Lake Placid, NY. It is considered a lowland trail in that it doesn’t cross mountain peaks or follow mountain ridges. The trail passes through what many consider the wildest and most remote parts of the Adirondack Park, notably the high plateau that encompasses the Spruce, West Canada, and Cedar lakes area, along with that of the Cold River. The highest point the N-P Trail reaches (3008 ft) is at the crest of the ridge to the E of Blue Mt. and Tirrell Pond.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lake Placid

• Adirondack Decorative Arts and Crafts - 2512 Main Street ☎ +1 518 523-4545 - Furniture, souvenirs and mountain accessories.

• Adirondack Yarns - 2241 Saranac Ave. ☎ +1 518 523-9230 - Beside Cuppa Joe, sip coffee and shop for yarn. Workshops available.

• Bookstore Plus - 2491 Main St. ☎ +1 518 523-2950 - Selection of books includes uniquely Adirondack titles.

• Darrah Cooper - 2416 Main St. ☎ +1 518 523-2774 - Jeweler making charms, pins, pendants and bracelets depicting local themes such as an Adirondack chair, canoe, guide boat, packbasket, ice skates, snowflakes, pinecones, loon, heron, moose, bear, and racoon.

• G+G Maple Farms - 40 Fawn Ridge Road ☎ +1 518 523-2342 - Maple syrup and sugar.

• Ruthie's Run - 2415 Main Street ☎ +1 518 523-3271 - Skiwear and sportswear.

Halal Restaurants in Lake Placid

Most visitor-targeted restaurants can be found on Main St. along the lake front. No Halal food found

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Lake Placid

There are numerous resort hotels located in town as well as bed and breakfasts in the surrounding area. If a longer stay is desired, various condominiums and timeshare plans are available as well.

• Wildwood on the Lake - 2135 Saranac Ave. ☎ +1 518 523-2624 $58-$148 for standard units, cottages $138 - $275 Check-in: 3pm / Check-out: 11am Lakeside alpine motel, indoor pool, private secluded sauna, hot tub. During the summer season the motel has a river-fed pool, play structure, rowboats, paddleboats & canoes. Non-smoking. Refrigerator, microwave, TV, radio in-room.

• Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa - - 77 Mirror Lake Drive ☎ +1 518 523-2544 +1 518 523-2871 - AAA 4-diamond, some rooms have fireplace and jacuzzi. Cottages and kitchenettes available.

• Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort - @rrow.com 2559 Main Street 44.28626, 73.98407 on the shore of Mirror Lake +1-844-209-8080 Check-in: 4pm / Check-out: 11am $120-500 Eco-friendly resort with a fitness center, indoor swimmingpool and private beach with complimentary boating.

• Lake Placid Lodge - 144 Lodge Way ☎ +1 518 523-2700 - Only hotel on Lake Placid itself, with thirty rooms and two cottages. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

• The Haus on Mirror Lake - 2439 Main Street 44.2904, -73.9851 across from Cinema ☎ +1 518 523-3005 +1 518 523-3775$144-369 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM Stainless steel kitchens, Jacuzzi tubs, 38in. flat screen TV’s, view of the High Peaks. No pets, restrictive cancellation policy.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Lake Placid

• Keene Valley is less than twenty miles away and offers great hiking, camping, and climbing.
• Wilmington is less that twelve miles away and offers great hiking, downhill skiing, ice climbing, mountain biking, and fly fishing. It is the home of Whiteface Mountain which hosted the downhill skiing events for the 1980 Winter Olympics. It is also home to the West Branch of the Ausable River which is considered one of the best trout streams in the East. Near Wilmington is North Pole (New York), an early Christmas theme park.
• Montreal, Quebec is a 2 1/2 hour drive.
• Keene
• Saranac Lake
• Jay
• Wilmington

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