Hotel at a Glance: Lake Placid Summit Hotel

As winter gives way to spring in the Adirondacks, the powdery snow on the mountainsides is replaced by the vivid green foliage. At Lake Placid Summit Hotel, many of the guest rooms offer views of this alpine scenery.

• Take a break: Swim in the heated indoor pool, which overlooks trees and mountains.
• In your room: a refrigerator, a microwave, and free WiFi
• Grab a bite: Try a shrimp quesadilla and cilantro-lime rice at the onsite Mis Amigos restaurant.
• Distance to Mirror Lake: about a one-minute walk

Lake Placid, New York: Mountain Recreation and Small-Town Charm in the Adirondacks

Nestled in northeastern New York’s Adirondack Mountains, the village of Lake Placid is actually set on the shores of Mirror Lake, just south of Lake Placid proper. Year-round, folks flock to the area to take advantage of its abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and to see the site of the “Miracle on Ice”—the US hockey team’s heart-stopping upset victory over the Soviets in 1980.

Less than 10 miles away, Whiteface Lake Placid ski resort boasts one of the largest vertical drops east of the Rockies for downhill skiing and snowboarding, and ice-fishers can be seen trying their luck on the surface of the lake. Come springtime, winter sports give way to kayaking trips and scenic hikes along leafy backcountry trails. Along Lake Placid’s quaint Main Street, you’ll find a string of boutiques and curio shops, along with galleries and workshops where you can watch artisans blowing glass. Wine-tasting rooms and bakeries offer a sampling of local flavors.

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