Guidebook for Wilmington
Parks & Nature
Location of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics. Great skiing, year round festivals, summer hiking and gondola ride.
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayLocation of the 1932 and 1980 Olympics. Great skiing, year round festivals, summer hiking and gondola ride.
This is a wild life rescue center just down the street, it's information, it's family run, the staff is friendly and happy to answer questions about all the animals they have. Check them out: http://www.adirondackwildlife.org/
35 locals recommend
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehab Center
977 Springfield RdThis is a wild life rescue center just down the street, it's information, it's family run, the staff is friendly and happy to answer questions about all the animals they have. Check them out: http://www.adirondackwildlife.org/
For a great short hike, rewarded by a swim in cold mountain water, or an overnight in a lean-to check out Copperas Pond: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/copperas-pond
9 locals recommend
Copperas Pond
For a great short hike, rewarded by a swim in cold mountain water, or an overnight in a lean-to check out Copperas Pond: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/copperas-pond
Spectacular views of the water running quickly over the rocks makes for a dramatic scenery. Bring your swim suit if you want to jump in.
Cross the street to the other side and you will find Bear Den Hiking trails, good for shorter walks in the woods.
6 locals recommend
The Flume Fall
Spectacular views of the water running quickly over the rocks makes for a dramatic scenery. Bring your swim suit if you want to jump in.
Cross the street to the other side and you will find Bear Den Hiking trails, good for shorter walks in the woods.
There are mountain bike trails, or snowshoe and hiking trails depending on the season on Hardy Road. The parking and trails are clearly marked on Hardy Road.
Hardy Road
Hardy RoadThere are mountain bike trails, or snowshoe and hiking trails depending on the season on Hardy Road. The parking and trails are clearly marked on Hardy Road.
There are two main lakes in Lake Placid. Mirror Lake is near the town. Lake Placid is north of town. A walk down main street for some shopping or eating is always worth the visit. There is a public beach for a summer swim, in the winter there is dog sleds, toboggan runs and ice skating.
It's a great place to take the Kayaks.
35 locals recommend
Mirror Lake
77 Mirror Lake DrThere are two main lakes in Lake Placid. Mirror Lake is near the town. Lake Placid is north of town. A walk down main street for some shopping or eating is always worth the visit. There is a public beach for a summer swim, in the winter there is dog sleds, toboggan runs and ice skating.
It's a great place to take the Kayaks.
It's less than 0.5-miles to the largest of the falls; or you can complete a longer hike of ~1.5 miles round trip (your choice). Stag Brook Falls is located on Whiteface Mountain, so there is elevation gain. The picturesque 40-foot waterfall is located near the beginning of the trail; ending here is fine. Or, follow the brook up the mountain for an excellent couple hours of family-friendly hiking with numerous waterfalls and cascades. *Please note this waterfall is only accessible when ski season is not in session since the trail crosses ski trails.*
Stag Brook Falls
It's less than 0.5-miles to the largest of the falls; or you can complete a longer hike of ~1.5 miles round trip (your choice). Stag Brook Falls is located on Whiteface Mountain, so there is elevation gain. The picturesque 40-foot waterfall is located near the beginning of the trail; ending here is fine. Or, follow the brook up the mountain for an excellent couple hours of family-friendly hiking with numerous waterfalls and cascades. *Please note this waterfall is only accessible when ski season is not in session since the trail crosses ski trails.*
Shopping
Little Super Market
2505 5794 NY-86They have a great deli for custom made sandwiches.
Great little strip of local stores to pick up your souvenirs, a bite to eat or window shop.
Main Street
Main StreetGreat little strip of local stores to pick up your souvenirs, a bite to eat or window shop.
Really yummy hand made chocolates. If you time it right, you can see them making the chocolates. It's a good place to pick up some souvenirs and a cup of Adirondack coffee.
19 locals recommend
Adirondack Chocolates
5680 NY-86Really yummy hand made chocolates. If you time it right, you can see them making the chocolates. It's a good place to pick up some souvenirs and a cup of Adirondack coffee.
Sightseeing
In the summer you can watch free style jumping shows (into a swimming pool) in the winter they have special events. You can ride the elevator up and see the view from the ski jump towers.
85 locals recommend
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
5486 Cascade RdIn the summer you can watch free style jumping shows (into a swimming pool) in the winter they have special events. You can ride the elevator up and see the view from the ski jump towers.
This Olympic site has just been updated with a hill slide coaster riding over the original bobsled run. You can take a bobsled ride, watch Olympic athletes practices, hike, and in the winter x-country ski and snow shoe.
Mt Van Hoevenberg, North Elba, NY 12946, USA
This Olympic site has just been updated with a hill slide coaster riding over the original bobsled run. You can take a bobsled ride, watch Olympic athletes practices, hike, and in the winter x-country ski and snow shoe.
Great place to see local Olympic little history, visit the place where the "Miracle on Ice" was played. You can even go for a skate on the ice!
44 locals recommend
Lake Placid Olympic Museum
2634 Main StGreat place to see local Olympic little history, visit the place where the "Miracle on Ice" was played. You can even go for a skate on the ice!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pourman's Taphouse
8 Whiteface Memorial HwyFun place to sample beer, grab a bit and listen to music.