High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid
Three memorable experiences, one hotel.
High Peaks Resort, situated on Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, is actually three distinct yet connected properties: The Resort, Lake House and Water Front Collection.
All three lodgings share amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, on-site restaurants, a full-service day spa, and a waterfront beach featuring all the watersports.
The eponymous The Resort overlooks Mirror Lake. After undergoing recent renovations, all the rooms and suites feature tasteful Adirondack Great Camp-inspired decor. Guests can choose rooms with private balconies, lake views or walk out directly pool or lakeside.
Guests enjoy numerous amenities, including
Photos courtesy of High Peaks Resort.
High-quality triple sheet bedding with allergy-free comforters and pillows
Natural river rock bathrooms
Hi-def flat-screen TVs
Keurig coffee makers
Mini fridge
Complimentary Wifi
Free on-site parking, including a parking garage
Pet-friendly policies
The property provides numerous diversions for guests of any age, including
Two outdoor pools open seasonally
Two Indoor heated pools open all year
Hot tub
Complimentary use of kayaks, rowboats, stand-up paddleboards and paddleboats
Full fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, free and machine weights
Access to equipment rentals for alpine and nordic skis, skates. Patrons may borrow snowshoes for free from guest services.
Seasonal programs
The real star of the resort, though, is its proximity to the things that make the Adirondacks special. The quaint town of Lake Placid is on your doorstep. Numerous shops, restaurants and brewpubs provide excellent retail therapy.
Nearby attractions include the Olympic Center, home of the 1980 Olympics and the future site of the 2023 World University Games, the largest multi-sport winter event in the world, after the Olympics.
The entire family will enjoy The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. This science-based institution is an extraordinary immersive experience designed to enhance visitors’ appreciation of Nature.
Whiteface Mountain is 30 minutes away and offers skiers the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies and is considered one of the best ski destinations in the Northeast.
The Tri-Lakes & High Peaks region is one of the best places for hiking in the USA. The good people at the State of NY have no end of resources to help you find your trail.
The Adirondack Mountain Club also is a tremendous resource on hiking, backpacking, canoeing, snowshoeing and x-country skiing in the ADK. Lake Placid and High Peaks Resort are great jumping-off points for your next ADK adventure.
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