The Adirondacks
The Adirondacks Overview
Twice the site of the Winter Olympics, Lake Placid is a world-class competition center. Whiteface boasts the east's highest vertical drop (3,216 feet), but also harbors a reputation for being cold and icy. One advantage of being an Olympics center is you can try your hand at the activities you see on TV come the Winter Olympics. Lake Placid has facilities for tobogganing, bob sledding, luge riding, and ice skating. You can even catch a hay ride or an international hockey match.
Gore appeals to the traditionalist. Even though Gore, like Placid, is operated by the Olympic Regional Development Authority, it has a very different character than Placid. Gore's trail system is pleasantly tree-lined, with many twists and turns. Facilities include an excellent daycare center for children and a lift system that offers glorious views.
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