Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lake Placid, NY

  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Placid, New York, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Historic Sites, Cross-Country Skiing and Bowling.
  • From Mount Jo to Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Placid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Saranac Lake and Wilmington.
  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Placid, New York, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Historic Sites, Cross-Country Skiing and Bowling.
  • From Mount Jo to Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Placid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Saranac Lake and Wilmington.
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42.8 Miles
91% 65 votes
Farms & Ranches 74 Battell Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753 MoreLess Info
Improvements to the Morgan horse through selection and breeding is the focus of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm, but there are also many educational activities. Training is offered to both students and visitors for this specific horse breed.
43.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks 2069 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 5403 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 8,000 square-feet to experience, Talent Skatepark is a local skatepark and skate shop popular among individuals of all skating levels. The park also carries snowboarding gear and offers learn-to-skate lessons for beginners.
43.7 Miles
85% 96 votes
Breweries Middlebury, VT MoreLess Info
Flowing from the Green Mountain National Forest through several wetland areas, Otter Creek is home to abundant fish, wildlife and birds. Recreational activities include fishing, birdwatching, water sports, hiking, and camping.
43.9 Miles
91% 45 votes
National & State Parks 36 E. Shore, Grand Isle, VT 05458 MoreLess Info
Grand Isle State Park is the most-visited campground in the state park system which is composed of 226 acres of land. The park includes 4,150 feet of Lake Champlain shoreline for water-based activities in addition to land options of hiking, biking, and camping.
44.0 Miles
88% 50 votes
Colleges & Universities Middlebury, VT MoreLess Info
A collection of Asian art, 19th century sculpture, photography, and prints are open to the public at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Events such as tours, lectures and luncheons are also offered.
44.0 Miles
85% 96 votes
Breweries Middlebury, VT MoreLess Info
Handcrafted beers are made on site at Otter Creek Brewing. The atmosphere is very relaxing and casual with tastings offering for their specialty beers and some food and snacks available as well.
44.2 Miles
76% 25 votes
History Museums 1 Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 MoreLess Info
A very old museum, Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History contains an array of exhibits, displays and artifacts.With antique furnishings, paintings and historical documents, the museum is ideal for families, schools and youth groups.
44.2 Miles
33% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 65 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 MoreLess Info
Marquis Theater is a small movie theater with two small screens and one large screen that can play 3-D movies. Customers can purchase popcorn from the concession stand and have real melted butter added as a topping.
44.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Walking Trails Middlebury, VT MoreLess Info
The Robert Frost Interpretive Trail is a 1.2 mile loop pathway which gives scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Adorned along the trail is the poetry of Frost himself, and a beaver pond boardwalk is also crossed en route.
44.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 1 Mill Street, Middlebury, VT 5753 MoreLess Info
The Edgewater Gallery is an art gallery that has the goal of contributing to the local culture with vibrant exhibitions from emerging and established artists. The gallery accepts submissions from new artists.
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