Family vacations are where special memories are created while you are having great fun together and if you decide to pay a visit to Lake Placid there will be plenty of opportunities to do and see things that you will be talking about for a long time after.
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Here is a look at some of the exciting and entertaining things that await you at this popular destination.
Family fun any time of the year
One of the big attractions of Lake Placid is not just that there are many attractions that deserve your attention but the fact that the fun and action continues throughout the year, so you are guaranteed a different experience each time you come.
The area is a winter playground and the fact that the area has been used twice for Olympic events is a testament to the availability of activities centered around snow and ice. The summer months see a shift towards hiking, biking, and boating, as well as a host of other events that you can enjoy during this warmer time of the year.
Staying at somewhere like the Courtyard Lake Placid should put you at the heart of the action and serve as an idea base for you to explore all of your entertainment and activity options, whatever time of year you visit.
Enjoy a breathtaking walk
A great family walk to take in Lake Placid rv rental would be to head to the Adirondacks and look for the High Falls Gorge.
The walk lasts about 30-minutes so it shouldn’t be too challenging for many kids, but what you get to see in that half-hour adventure is simply breathtaking.
The walk takes you past four imperious waterfalls and the glass floor walkways and well-maintained paths and hiking trails mean that a close-up view of nature is accessible to most.
The walk is just as spectacular in the winter as you get to enjoy some truly spectacular ice formations during your walk.
Kids will love the wild center
The Wild Center in the area is a place that is perfect for families and will easily fill a day of your vacation.
What you get when you visit the Wild Center is a bit of everything, as it educates and entertains in equal measure. The Wild Walk is an elevated path in the treetops that the kids will love and gets them feeling close to nature, while there are plenty of exhibits and animal encounters that will help your children to learn while they are having fun.
A train journey with a difference
An ever-present and popular feature of the Lake Placid area is Adirondack Scenic Railroad, which takes you on a scenic journey through the mountains.
The train is transformed in the winter and allows your family to take a magical train ride aboard a train that has been transformed into the Polar Express, allowing you the chance to relive the magic of that classic tale.
If you are traveling to Lake Placid in the winter this is a must-see family attraction.
Whatever time of year you visit Lake Placid you forget your time there in a hurry.
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