Mention Lake Placid and you think winter sports, right? It's something of a legacy in these parts, memories of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics that were both held here.
..Read MoreThe Olympics remain very much present, winter and summer in Lake Placid. Athletes come to the area to train at one of the nation's finest sports complexes. You can visit these facilities and even watch athletes in training.
..Read MoreLake Placid has been a summer vacation destination for more than a century, long before skiing came to the region, and the area comes alive with music and theatrical performances in summer. The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, (518-523-2512; http://www.lakeplacidarts.org), Saranac Ave., Lake Placid is open year-round. Summer hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; weekends from 1-5 p.m.
..Read MoreLake Placid may be best known as a sporting center but there is history to be found here.
..Read MoreLake Placid may be best known as a winter sports center but there is a cadre of dedicated athletes who use its facilities in summer to hone their winter skills.
..Read MoreLake Placid, as the name suggests, is home to thousands of lakes and streams, as well as a number of outfitter and guide services who will see you get out there and have a good time.
..Read MoreCool down and chill out this summer. You'll often find Olympic caliber figure skaters, singles and pairs) honing their routines at the Olympic Arena in Lake Placid Village.
..Read MoreRide the Cloudsplitter Gondola at Whiteface Mountain (518-946-2223; http://www.whiteface.com) and see the Olympic downhill, giant slalom, and slalom trails made famous in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games and countless World Cups. The Cloudsplitter operates daily from June 20 to Sept. 1, and then weekends only from Sept. 5 to Oct. 19.
..Read MoreAusable Chasm, (800-537-1211 or 518-834-7454; http://www.ausablechasm.com), Route 9, Ausable Chasm, is famous for its scenic wonder and geological history; some call it the "Little Grand Canyon of the East." Walk around the rim of the 150-foot gorge or take a two-mile raft ride through the lower canyon. New for 2008 are all-day raft/tube passes for $5. Open May 16 to Oct. 26
..Read MoreSightsee in an authentic Adirondack setting at Joseph-Peter Wilson's Bark Eater Inn & Stables, (518-576-2221; http://www.barkeater.com), Alstead Mill Road, Keene. Features English and Western style riding. Experienced riders can even enjoy playing polo, while beginners can relax and take riding lessons from expert instructors.
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