Let’s be real. Lake Placid is a small village (population 2,245) in a rural area. It’s not the big city; it’s not even a small city. Here are some tips, so you know what to expect and can plan accordingly.

Whether I’m trip planning, in Lake Placid, or just wishing I was there, I love to see great photos, activity inspiration and ADK updates in my Instagram feed. Here are 10 accounts to follow.

The Amtrak Adirondack train line is resuming service soon. Woohoo for the Choo Choo! The section of the Adirondack route between Montreal and Albany has been closed since the pandemic, but they’re finally reopening in April 2023. You’ll be able to travel by train (or make connections) from Montreal, NYC or Albany, and places in between. From Lake Placid, the closest station stops are Westport (35 miles) and Port Henry (44 miles).

We spend about four months a year in Lake Placid at our cottage. It’s a dream. To make that possible, we rent the house on Airbnb when we aren’t there. Win - win! If you’re planning a trip to the Adirondacks, we’d love to host you.

Whether you’re interested in trying a new activity or don’t want to haul all your sports equipment on vacay, there are plenty of great outfitters and rental shops to meet your needs. We recently did an overnight camping trip and rented gear, which worked out great. Here are our favorite outfitters and the sports gear they rent.

We get plenty of Airbnb guests up for a long weekend in Lake Placid. Sometimes two nights and often three nights. So here’s a suggested itinerary designed for first time visitors with 72 hours in town. This is good for May through October.

No one ever expects to have to deal with an emergency when on vacation, but it happens. Eric broke his leg on a ski trip once, and I know from experience how stressful it can be dealing with these situations when you’re away from home. I put together the following contact list for our cottage guests, and sharing it here for reference

Getting to Lake Placid isn’t always the easiest trip to book. Being from Texas, we’ve made the journey a number of different ways. Ideally, it’s a quality experience and a fun part of the vacation … at least we can dream! Here are some of the options for flights and drive times to the Adirondacks.