Adirondack Rail Trail · Lake Placid Trailhead.
Eastern terminus of the 34-mile rail trail.
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Eat.
4- Lisa G's0.4 mi
Creative American fare with global twists in a welcoming space with vivid murals & waterside patio.
- Mr. Mike's Pizza0.5 mi
Mr. Mikes Pizza & Italian Kitchen 518-523-9770 Leave a Review Sale Quick View Pizza Rimini Peeled tomato, cheese, mushrooms, red onion, cherry tomato, black olives, rocket $25.00 Original price was: $25.00.$15.00Current price is: $15.00. A…
- Salt of the Earth Bistro0.6 mi
A small reservation-required bistro on Sentinel Road in Lake Placid, serving twisted takes on traditional dishes including a signature peanut stew. Parties of six or fewer.
- The Cabin Grill0.7 mi
The on-site restaurant and bar at The Grand Adirondack, a Tribute Portfolio hotel on Main Street in Lake Placid, with Great Room lobby dining, fireplace seating, and a relaxed bar register.
Sip.
4- Origin Coffee0.6 mi
Origin Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, offering a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu served all day. It serves as a community gathering spot for locals and Adirondack travelers.
- The Coffee Bar0.8 mi
A small coffee bar on Main Street in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain views, pulling shots from Tug Hill Artisan Roasters beans.
- Simply Gourmet1.4 mi
Simply Gourmet in Lake Placid offers daily breakfast and lunch with a focus on clean food, using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients free of additives or preservatives. They also provide comprehensive catering services for various ev…
- Nori's Village Market7.8 mi
Nori's Village Market and Riverside Cafe offers a market with organic and local produce, bulk foods, coffee, and teas, alongside a cafe serving natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and local meat options.
Sweet.
4- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery0.4 mi
A 1950s-themed creamery in the heart of walkable Lake Placid, famous for its Maple Creme soft serve alongside 16 hard flavors, gelato, sorbet, and old-fashioned malts. The reliable apres-hike treat.
- Ben & Jerry's0.4 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
- Adirondack Corner Store1.3 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream5.2 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drink.
4- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery0.6 mi
A brewpub on Mirror Lake Drive in Lake Placid since 1996, with 12 house beers on tap including the original Ubu Ale, a downstairs Irish pub, and a deck over Mirror Lake.
- Top of the Park1.1 mi
A Lake Placid bar on Main Street offering a curated selection of wine, scotch, bourbon, craft beer, and top-shelf liquors, complemented by small plates and signature cocktails. Enjoy 'Spirits with a View' from its large deck overlooking Mi…
- Ray Brook Brewhouse4.6 mi
Ray Brook Brewhouse is a unique brewery in Ray Brook, NY, offering wild and traditional brews paired with adventurous dishes made from local and exotic ingredients.
- RiverTrail Beerworks7.8 mi
RiverTrail Beerworks is Saranac Lake’s only riverfront brewpub, located on the Saranac Lake River Walk and Rail Trail. It features a heated patio, firepits, two golf simulators, and serves lunch and dinner daily with house-brewed beers and…
Stay.
4- The Devlin0.5 mi
A hotel on Main Street in Lake Placid with views of the Olympic ski jumps and the High Peaks. Rooms and suites, premium suites with full kitchens, dog-friendly, outdoor pool. Memorabilia from Olympic ski jumper Art Devlin on display.
- Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa0.5 mi
A lakefront resort on Mirror Lake in Lake Placid village, with three restaurants (The Cottage, The View, View Lounge), a full spa with float and salt therapy, and a private beach.
- Best Western Adirondack Inn0.7 mi
This chain hotel on Lake Placid's Main Street offers comfortable rooms, a pool, and complimentary breakfast, ideal for exploring the village and surrounding Adirondacks.
- Grandview Lake Placid0.7 mi
Refined resort with golf & lake views, plus an Italian/American restaurant & an indoor pool.
See.
4- Olympic Center0.4 mi
The hockey arena where the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' happened, now part of a larger Olympic complex with skating rinks, the Olympic Museum, training facilities, and bobsled / skeleton experiences.
- Lake Placid Olympic Museum0.6 mi
Museum focusing on the winter Olympic games & its events, including hockey, skating & curling.
- 1980 Winter Olympic cauldron1.5 mi
The cauldron associated with the Olympic flame of the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid — a piece of the village's enduring Olympic legacy.
- Boots & Birdies1.7 mi
Boots & Birdies is a family-owned, Western-themed fun center in Lake Placid, NY. It offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, a baseball batting cage, and a custom mining sluice for gemstone and fossil mining, providing hours of outdoor act…
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From the field guides.
The Adirondack 46 High Peaks Guide.
A complete planning guide: difficulty by peak, common combo days, seasonal realities, and a sortable, filterable table of every summit.
An Accessible Adirondacks.
DEC Universal Access trails, John Dillon Park, the adaptive sports programs at Whiteface and Mt. Van Hoevenberg, the visitor centers that work for every body — and a region-by-region atlas of verified-accessible places across the Park.