Lake Placid Travel Guide
Whiteface Lodge Offers So Many Things to Do in a Hotel
When booking a place to stay on vacation, the available amenities can make or break your decision to stay there. After all, getaways are meant to be full of fun! While many hotels have just a pool to brag about, Whiteface Lodge has dozens of other luxuries for guests to enjoy. Our spa, complete with facials, massages, body enhancements, and more, even has a salon. Our fitness center has a schedule of classes to [...]
Where to Find Breakfast in Lake Placid
Both on vacation and in your everyday life, breakfast is arguably the most important meal. It sets the tone for how the rest of your day will go, whether you’re underfed and hungry, stuffed and sluggish, or satisfied and energized. While it’s important to nourish yourself every morning, it’s especially important on vacation, so that you can feel your best during once-in-a-lifetime activities, sightseeing, and exploring. When you’re looking to eat breakfast in Lake [...]
Where to Find Lake Placid Cross Country Skiing
What's a better way to enjoy a fresh coat of snow than to go skiing? Cross country skiing allows you to appreciate the beauty of the snow on the pines, the way the snow glitters with the sun, and the crunch of new powder as you glide over it. Get your heart pumping while you take in the gorgeous winter views. Luckily, near Whiteface Lodge, there are plenty of opportunities for Adirondack cross country [...]
Romantic Things to Do in New York for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the holiday where you should pull out all the stops and try to show your significant other how you feel about them. If you want to make a grand gesture, what’s more romantic than planning a weekend getaway? There’s something about exploring a new destination together that makes you feel on top of the world—and, going away likely provides more romantic activities for you and your partner than at home. Here [...]
The Best Breweries in Upstate NY
Lagers and pilsners and porters, oh my! One of the best ways to get to know an area is to try its beer by exploring the breweries, because the vibes of a city are often reflected in the design and sometimes the seasonal beers on tap. Plus, what’s a vacation without a drink or two? Grab your travel crew and visit our picks for the best breweries in upstate NY during your time at [...]
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 [...]