- 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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Located on Whiteface Mountain, the Olympic Sports Complex was one of the main venues of the 1980 Winter Olympics. Visitors today can ski down alpine runs, enjoy a guided bobsled experience, or use over 50 km of cross country trails.
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Locally owned and operated, the historic Palace Theatre was constructed around 1926. The theater shows primarily first run movies, and features four auditoriums. The theater's prices tend to be lower than those at national chains.
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Bowl Winkles is a bowling alley and amusement complex. Bowling is enhanced by laser light and fog effects, and they also offer an arcade, a snack bar with refreshments, and a laser tag area.
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Commemorating the Lake Placid Winter Olympics of 1932 and 1980, the Lake Placid Olympic Museum contains a number of historical Olympic memorabilia. Many activities are offered by the museum, including a bobsled experience, public ice skating, and many others.
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There are several types of tours which make the Adirondack Scenic Railway popular with the children: The Polar Express and The Santa Train are only a few of them. The rails take the travelers on a 12 mile trip, passing through Utica, Lake Placid, and others.
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Lake Placid Sleigh Rides offers its guests a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh that lasts between 35 and 45 minutes. Trips take place on picturesque mountains and blankets and hot cocoa are provided.
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Traverse the bridges, walkways, and groomed pathways of High Falls Gorge and find yourself amidst the breathtaking views of Whiteface Mountain. Year-round activities allow you to see nature at its best and most spectacular any time of the year.
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Located near Saranac Lake, the Bartok Cabin was home to famed Hungarian composer Bela Bartok in the summer of 1945, which was the last summer of his life. The cabin has been preserved and protected.
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44 Stevenson Lane, Saranac Lake, NY
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Built in the cottage in which writer Louis Stevenson wrote several essays for Scribner's Magazine, the Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum is a historical museum focused on the writings of Louis Stevenson. Attractions include paintings, photographs, and various memorabilia.
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Near Saranac Lake, the Saranac Laboratory Museum documents the local history of tuberculosis patients who came to the area for treatment. Exhibits cover the science of tuberculosis and the history of the disease in New York City.