Lake Placid Travel Guide
Festive Things to Do In Lake Placid in Winter
Since time flies by as the end of the year approaches, make sure you maximize your time and pack in as many festive activities before the holidays have come and gone. Here at Whiteface Lodge, our location nestled near Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks’ High Peaks region, coupled with the rustic timber design of our lodge, makes the perfect festive setting for the holidays. During your time at Whiteface Lodge, make sure you check [...]
Stop By the Lake Placid Film Festival & Short Film Competition
Martin Scorcese. Kyra Sedgwick. Norman Jewison. After almost 20 years and several celebrity appearances later, the Lake Placid Film Festival has sealed its spot as one of the top small film festivals in the nation. At the end of October every year, several venues offer up their space to screen about 30 new movies just trying to make it to the big leagues. When you stay at Whiteface Lodge near the end of October, make [...]
The Best Restaurants in Lake Placid
Trying new restaurants on vacation can be one of the most memorable parts of your stay. Just like a whiff of freshly baked cookies can remind you of your mom’s homemade after-school snacks, the memory of a new food you tried on vacation can whisk you back to a wonderful getaway. Whether it’s a decadent ice cream sundae or the fresh seafood that you’ll find in New England, you’ll be thankful you put seeking [...]
Experience Oktoberfest in Lake Placid
Lederhosen, beer, and schnitzel, oh my! When it comes to Oktoberfest, festivals from city to city can vary in quality. Luckily, our event measures up, as SKI Magazine ranked the Oktoberfest in Lake Placid as one of the top five in the country. Don't miss this much-anticipated festival at the end of September every year. Make sure you put on your lederhosen and dirndls in your room at Whiteface Lodge before you head out [...]
Natural Wonders: Ausable Chasm Things to Do
When it comes to things to do in Lake Placid, you've got plenty of options. But sometimes, a day trip might be the best idea, depending on what you like to do on vacations. If you and your family are into visiting parks and other natural wonders, Ausable Chasm is known as the "Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks." It's only an hour drive from our lodge in Lake Placid, so take a day trip [...]
Stay Fit on Vacation at Whiteface Lodge
When you're on vacation, you deserve a break from your routine, whether it's work, school, or your workout regimen. But if you prefer to stay active even during your getaway, it's not hard to do so with our large selection of health and wellness amenities at Whiteface Lodge. Here are a few ways to stay fit during your stay. Group Fitness Classes What's better motivation to get moving than working out with other people? [...]
The Beauty of Adirondack Fall Foliage
Autumn is the perfect time to take a trip up to the mountains. From the changing colors of the trees to the drastically changing temperatures, there truly is no place to experience autumn than at a high elevation, especially if that elevation is in a place like New York. The Adirondacks in Upstate New York are truly like no other mountains. With their winding roads and dense forests, spending autumn here will give you [...]
Top Lake Placid Golf Courses
The Adirondacks are truly one of the most magnificent places to get yourself outside, and there’s nothing like a relaxing day out on the golf course surrounded by the forest. Not only is Lake Placid one of the most popular parts of the Adirondacks to visit, but it also provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy a good game of golf and the surrounding nature of the Adirondacks themselves. Whiteface Lodge is known for its [...]