Lake Placid & Ray Brook
Things to Do & Places to See
This complex houses three Olympic sized skating rinks open year round (two of them are under construction in preparation for the January 2023 FISU Winter University Games). The 1980 Jack Shea arena is still open for spectators and events, and there is a free temporary Olympic Museum + gift shop until the remodeled one is completed.
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Olympic Regional Development Authority
37 Main StThis complex houses three Olympic sized skating rinks open year round (two of them are under construction in preparation for the January 2023 FISU Winter University Games). The 1980 Jack Shea arena is still open for spectators and events, and there is a free temporary Olympic Museum + gift shop until the remodeled one is completed.
A very nice artificial-sand public beach with lifeguards, a good sized pier as part of the supervised beach area, and an excellent view of Mirror Lake and the surrounding mountains. The beach has a shower house and restroom/changing facility.
The beach area also features a rock with a plaque that marks the official starting spot for the swim portion of the annual Iron Man triathlon.
Nearby is a natural beach for launching kayaks and canoes and stand-up paddleboards.
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Mirror Lake Public Beach
31 Parkside DrA very nice artificial-sand public beach with lifeguards, a good sized pier as part of the supervised beach area, and an excellent view of Mirror Lake and the surrounding mountains. The beach has a shower house and restroom/changing facility.
The beach area also features a rock with a plaque that marks the official starting spot for the swim portion of the annual Iron Man triathlon.
Nearby is a natural beach for launching kayaks and canoes and stand-up paddleboards.
Restaurants
A great place to eat, has outdoor picnic table seating under a large canopy tent (tables are brand new). They have live music often, and a very nice atmosphere. On the menu is lobster, hot dogs, waffle fries, and bbq items. I recommend the Buddy's Big Fish Sandwich.
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Tail O' the Pup
1186 NY-86A great place to eat, has outdoor picnic table seating under a large canopy tent (tables are brand new). They have live music often, and a very nice atmosphere. On the menu is lobster, hot dogs, waffle fries, and bbq items. I recommend the Buddy's Big Fish Sandwich.
A combination restaurant and to-go deli (hours vary for each) that has a variety of menu items.
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Dack Shack
2099 Saranac AveA combination restaurant and to-go deli (hours vary for each) that has a variety of menu items.
Shops
An outdoor gear store with a wealth of selection, from camping to kayaking to ice climbing. They also offer kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.
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Eastern Mountain Sports
2453 Main StAn outdoor gear store with a wealth of selection, from camping to kayaking to ice climbing. They also offer kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.
Businesses
A grocery store with excellent selection. They also have freshly made baked goods in store, ranging from fresh breads to pastries and donuts.
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Hannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayA grocery store with excellent selection. They also have freshly made baked goods in store, ranging from fresh breads to pastries and donuts.
A natural health food store, with many bulk foods and organic options. Has many items that can't be found in conventional grocery stores.
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Green Goddess Natural Foods
2051 Saranac AveA natural health food store, with many bulk foods and organic options. Has many items that can't be found in conventional grocery stores.
Gold Medal Laundromat
45 Hadjis WayThey have delicious soft serve ice cream made from local dairy. They also offer hard ice creams, and have plenty of toppings. They serve doggy dishes of ice cream to customers with pets upon request.
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The Pine Cone
1179 NY-86They have delicious soft serve ice cream made from local dairy. They also offer hard ice creams, and have plenty of toppings. They serve doggy dishes of ice cream to customers with pets upon request.