Experiences

Things to Do

Life is all about creating unique experiences and memories that last a lifetime. At Mirror Lake Inn, there's no better place for doing just that, regardless of the season. Below is a list of our favorite things to keep you busy during your next stay!

Two men standing on a boat holding a brown trout fish on Lake Placid

Adirondack Guides

These are the local professionals that know every nook and cranny, all the active streams and ponds, and that remote…

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Empty Olympic Rink

Museums and Attractions

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum Experience the history of the Lake Placid Olympic movement first-hand at The Lake Placid Olympic…

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Orchestra performers playing to an audience

The Arts

The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) - This link opens in a new window. The primary arts hub…

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Girls canoeing in the lake

Family Fun and Entertainment

Lake Placid Boat Tours - This link opens in a new window. Take a tour with Lake Placid Boat Tours -…

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Olympic Oval

Olympic Venues

What trip to Lake Placid would be complete without a visit to the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Venues? Visit the 1980…

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Multiple dry spices in a motar bowl

Culinary

The Carriage House Cooking School Join Chef Curtiss Hemm for a cooking class at the Carriage House Cooking School - This…

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Empty Olympic Rink

Lake Placid Olympic Museum and Arena

If you have an interest in the Olympic Games, especially the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games held in Lake Placid,…

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Andrea Henkel Burke holding her medals

Personal Training with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Henkel Burke

Train with Andrea Henkel Burke, a former biathlete who has won two Olympic Gold Medals, one Silver and one Bronze.…

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Whiteface Club Golf Course from above next to the lake

The Whiteface Club and Resort

Sister property to the Mirror Lake Inn, the Whiteface Club and Resort - This link opens in a new browser…

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Wooden boat on Lake Placid

Wooden Boat Tours on Lake Placid

Cruise the Iconic and Pristine Waters of Lake Placid Experience the natural beauty and historical charm of Lake Placid with…

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Boat sailing on Lake Champlain

Sailing on Lake Champlain

Spend the day sailing on Lake Champlain Private sailing excursions on Lake Champlain aboard a classic sailing sloop, Blu North,…

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Pontoon Boat with Lake Placid Tours signeage at a dock

Boat Tours

Just a five-minute walk from the Mirror Lake Inn, the one-hour boat tour of Lake Placid lake is a most…

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View from mountaintop

Hiking

Close to the Mirror Lake Inn, yet a world away. Check out some of our favorite hikes and enjoy the…

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Mountain Biking

With over 100 miles of newly built mountain bike trails, Lake Placid and the surrounding areas are quickly becoming one…

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Man rowing a canoe on the lake

Boat Rentals

The Mirror Lake Inn beach has its own fleet of canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, paddle boards, and row boats for…

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Private beach

Mirror Lake Inn Beach

Relax and unwind on our private sandy beach. Explore Mirror Lake in one of our complementary canoes, kayaks, paddle boards,…

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A ski Jumping platform from below

Olympic Ski Jumping Complex

The renovated jumping complex, with 90-meter and 120-meter ski jumps, was used for the 1980 Winter Olympic competitions. Most recently,…

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Aerial view of Olympic center

Olympic Speed-Skating Oval

Where else can one ice skate on the same surface where American legend Eric Heiden won five Olympic gold medals…

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Aerial view of Whiteface Mountain summit signage which reads 4867 Ft above sea

Whiteface Mountain

The site of the 1980 Winter Olympic alpine skiing events is an attraction virtually year-round. Skiers and riders can tackle…

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A woman in a red plaid shirt riding a single-person coaster outdoors

Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Vanhoevenberg

Located just five minutes outside Lake Placid on Rte. 73, the Olympic Sports Complex hosted the 1980 Olympic Games and…

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View from mountaintop

Adirondack High Peaks

For hundreds of years, the Adirondack High Peaks have raised the wonder of vacationers and adventure-seekers alike. Boasting over 2,000…

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Street View of Olympic Village at night

The Olympic Village

Lauded as the quintessential "Winter Olympic Village", Lake Placid offers something unique to all its visitors. A moment's walk from…

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Carriage House Cooking School Classes

We are excited to have partnered with Chef Curtiss Hemm, owner of Carriage House Cooking School and founder of Pink…

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Heated indoor pool

Heated Indoor Pool, Heated Outdoor Pool, Sauna and Hot Tub

Relax and enjoy our heated indoor lap pool, hot tub and sauna, located on the lower lobby of the Main…

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A bearded man holding a northern pike fish sitting in a boat on a lake

Fishing

Fishing is an ever-enduring pastime of the Adirondack region. With over 2,000 miles of waterways and countless lakes and ponds,…

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Aerial view of the lake at dusk

Lake Placid

Nearly four miles long, Lake Placid (the lake) is located less than a quarter mile east of the Mirror Lake…

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Lineup outside of 'Palace' Movie Theater at night

Palace Theater

Don’t be fooled by a retro look that dates back to the 1920s and 1930s. Family owned for generations, the…

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Woman doing yoga on the beach

Yoga

Experience a personalized yoga session based on your individual needs and goals. These sessions focus on your intentions and move…

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Treadmills

Fitness Center

The Mirror Lake Inn fitness center is located on the lower lobby of the main building. Amenities include: free weights,…

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A couple snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Experience snowshoeing with our complementary snowshoes. To borrow snowshoes for the day, please enquire at the front desk.

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Ski rental equipment on display

Mirror Lake Inn Ski Rentals

Available exclusively to Mirror Lake Inn guests, the ski shop at the Mirror Lake Inn offers a limited supply of…

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Hot chocolate on a chair and a family ice skating

Private Skating Rinks

Strap on your skates and enjoy our private skating rinks located outside The Cottage Restaurant.

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Olympic Skier

Ski with 2-Time Olympic Medalist Andrew Weibrecht

Ever dreamed of spending time on the slopes with an Olympic athlete? Well, now you can! Ski alongside the Inn’s…

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