The Luxurious Lakefront Resort In Lake Placid For An Exquisite Mountain Retreat

The cool mountain air fills your lungs with joy, and exquisite views are all around you. You might remember the mountain town of Lake Placid, New York, as the host to the Winter Olympics in 1980 (and 1932). You may recall skiers flying down the mountain peaks at top speed to claim a precious medal for their country and put their name in the history books as a true Olympian. Today, this amazing mountain-top town is the setting for the popular High Peaks Resort, a year-round luxury destination filled with many things to do just adjacent to the bustling town. With over 130 rooms available, this lakefront getaway is the ideal spot for a vacation retreat, with two indoor and two outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and complimentary usage of kayaks and other boating vessels to explore Mirror Lake.

Choose from three hotel accommodations: the Main Resort Hotel, the Lake House Hotel, or a room in one of the Waterfront Collection. Each of the three options offers something special; the High Peaks Resort Hotel on Main Street in Lake Placid is decorated in stunning Adirondack style to give you a sense of peace and serenity in the natural wilderness. For defining views of the mountains, opt for one of the 44 Lake House guest rooms with outdoor seating, while those looking for an authentic lakefront experience should choose a room in the Waterfront Collection, giving you easy access to Mirror Lake's outdoor recreational activities, as well as complimentary snow shoes, yoga classes, and more.

In Lake Placid, you'll find exhilaration that makes its name seem somewhat out of place. Cheer on the athletes at the annual Ironman Competition, held in July; High Peaks Resort is the host hotel and the perfect place to watch the participants swim, bike, and run. To explore the town's Olympic history, visit the Olympic Museum or the Olympic Jumping Complex. 

While you may not be up for ski-jumping, there are other ways to get your heart pumping, like the Sky Flyer Ziplines or the Skyride Experience gondola, where you take a ride to the top of the ski jump. Go snowmobiling, take to the slopes, ice skate, or try tobogganing. Are you brave enough to try a Bobsled Racer? Experience it just as in the Olympics with a guide leading the way at the Olympic Sports Complex. To get back to nature, you can try sensory snowshoeing or even forest bathing.

Lake Placid is also an incredible destination in summer, as you can go a little off-piste on an off-road dirt track, hike in High Falls Gorge, go rafting, sailing, and more. It all comes down to what you want to do. For something a little more educational, learn more about pre-Civil War history at the John Brown Farm, the home of the man famous for his efforts to abolish slavery. From excitement to education, it all awaits at Lake Placid, one of the best lake towns in the U.S., and High Peaks Resort is the place to stay.