Lake Placid Legacy Sites - Visit Olympic Venues in the Adirondacks
Lake Placid boasts the distinction of hosting two Olympic Winter Games, first in 1932 and again in 1980. These historic venues, collectively known as the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, include the …
The Olympic Center | Lake Placid, NY
Take a moment to visit the Lake Placid Olympic Museum when you come to the Olympic Center. The museum showcases 1932 & 1980 Winter Olympic Games and the future of the games …
Why the 1980 Olympic Village Is Now a Prison | Smithsonian
Aug 18, 2016 · Federal Corrections Instiution, Ray Brook, is housed inside the former Olympic Village for the 1980 games in Lake Placid Federal Bureau of Prisons, via Wikimedia Commons.
Lake Placid Legacy Sites - Lake Placid, Adirondacks
In the adventurous village of Lake Placid, something fun is always on tap. The Olympic Ski Jumping Complex offers a smooth, soaring gondola ride with High Peaks views all around. …
Plan Your Visit - Lake Placid Olympic Center
From grand hotels, rustic lodges, welcoming B&Bs, cozy chalets, charming cabins, and just about everything in between, the Lake Placid Olympic Center is surrounded by a diverse range of …
Lake Placid, NY: The Olympic Village In The Adirondacks
Lake Placid has it all: back-country adventure, Olympic thrills, upscale and family-oriented lodging and dining, European ambience, history, arts, and an endless list of activities.
Olympic Venues in Lake Placid: Where to Go & What to Know
Where to Find All the Lake Placid Area Olympic Venues. Lake Placid, NY hosted the Winter Olympics not once, but twice! Today you can tour many of the sites, the Olympic Museum, and …
The Forgotten Tale of How America Converted Its 1980 Olympic Village ...
Aug 16, 2016 · Lake Placid was not the first location one might think of to host an Olympic games. Nestled in upstate New York, hundreds of miles from an urban center, the town had just 3,000 …
Olympic Center Legacy Tour - Lake Placid Olympic Center
Discover the rich history and thrilling legacy of the Olympic Center in Lake Placid with guided tours provided by longtime local historians who bring decades of knowledge and passion to …
Lake Placid Celebrates the 45th Anniversary of the 1980 Olympics
February 11-28 at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum: A special pop-up exhibit commemorating the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. The display features personal stories, …
The Olympic Center: Lake Placid's Newest Destination
Jun 30, 2023 · Be a part of the Olympic spirit that emanates throughout the village of Lake Placid. With upgrades to the Olympic Center designed to attract world-class events and offer visitors a …
Things To Do - Lake Placid Legacy Sites
What Can You Do In Lake Placid? Visit a historic site. Fly down a world-famous bobsled track at 60 miles per hour. Skate on the Olympic Speed Skating Oval. Ride the longest mountain …
10 Things To Do In Lake Placid: Complete Guide To New York's Olympic …
Sep 6, 2023 · Get immersed into Lake Placid’s Olympic legacy at Lake Placid Olympic Museum and live out the lasting memories, including the epic “Miracle on Ice” hockey game, by scoping …
Home Page - Lake Placid Olympic Museum
The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is a treasure trove of history featuring interactive exhibits, innovative displays, and North America’s second largest Winter Olympic artifact collection. …
Discovering Greatness Inside Lake Placid’s Olympic Center
Aug 2, 2023 · As the iconic centerpiece of the village of Lake Placid, the Olympic Center is a hub of year of year-round recreation, sport, tourism, and adventure for all. With the modernization …
Lake Placid Celebrates 45th Anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympic …
Jan 14, 2025 · Through March 8, 2025, Olympic Authority venues, the Village of Lake Placid, and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum are hosting a range of engaging activities, events, and …
Places to visit in Lake Placid where you can relive the 1980 Winter ...
Feb 11, 2020 · Lake Placid has held two Winter Olympic Games, from Feb. 4 to 13, 1932, and Feb 13 to 24, 1980. It’s time for a 40th reunion visit! Below is a list of nearly a dozen places in …
Lake Placid Olympic Center
It was at the Lake Placid Olympic Center in 1980 that the US men’s hockey team toppled the Soviet Union on their way to winning the gold medal and 16-year-old figure skater Sonja Henie …
A look back at Olympics in Lake Placid 45 years ago - Times Union
Feb 13, 2025 · U.S. Olympic Speedskater Eric Heiden is shown in action winning the 1500 meters speedkating event Feb. 21, 1980 at Lake Placid, N.Y. Heiden and figure skater Sonja Henie …
40 Years After Miracle on Ice, Lake Placid Is Still America's Olympic ...
Feb 19, 2020 · Around town, evidence of Lake Placid’s link to the Winter Games is everywhere, from the selections that top the shelves in the bookstore to the centrally located Olympic …
Lake Placid: A picturesque community with a rich Olympic history
With idyllic lakeside scenes and its reputation as a two-time Winter Olympics host – both in 1932 and 1980 – the village of Lake Placid is a center for tourism in the Adirondacks and home to a …
Miracle On Ice: Doc Emrick remembers 'The Other Broadcast' in Lake ...
Feb 22, 2025 · Forty-five years ago, the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics provided one of hockey's most dramatic games. Doc Emrick tells the story of Sandy Caligiore and Tom Fisch, who …