§ Field Notes
About Olympic Center.
This venue is a significant part of the Lake Placid Olympic Center, renowned for hosting the historic 1980 'Miracle on Ice' hockey game. It stands as a key component of the broader Lake Placid Legacy Sites, a collection of Olympic venues and attractions that preserve and celebrate the region's athletic heritage.
The Legacy Sites include the Olympic Center, which houses this arena, alongside the Olympic Museum, the Olympic Jumping Complex, and Mt Van Hoevenberg. These diverse locations offer visitors a range of experiences, from exploring Olympic history at the museum to engaging with winter sports activities like bobsled and skeleton at Mt Van Hoevenberg. The Olympic Center provides a central hub for understanding Lake Placid's role in sports history and its ongoing commitment to athletic training and events.
