It's a wonderful place to visit, I saw people of all ages here to enjoy the beauty of this area…read more Just a note that they do not let anyone in even to park, before their posted hours. The entry works pretty smoothly though, and since we had prepaid tickets, they were able to look us up, give us a map and we were parked quickly. I was there specifically for the Thomas Dambo exhibit. He is a Danish sculpture artist known for his giant trolls made out of recycled wood. Each troll is unique and has a name and purpose....to save the Humans and teach them about sustainability. The trails are beautiful in the woods and clearly marked. There was a beautiful section of the forest where an original piece of music was being played from 24 speakers as you followed the trail. An enchanting small lake filled with water lilies was out the back door of the main building. They have a small cafeteria and a nice gift shop.The building was full of interesting exhibits, including a tank with otters.

I had a wonderful time here with a friend recently. Even adults an enjoy the experience! Here are…read moresome highlights: 1. The otters! They were so active and playful, I could have watched them for hours. 2. Daily critter encounters - not sure what it's called exactly, but they have multiple opportunities throughout the day to hear a presentation and see an animal up close. On our visit we got to see the Kestrel. The presentation was quite interested. The small theater area is quite nice. 3. The Wild Walk is so nice and accessible! The interactive opportunities along the walk are great as well. 4. Lots and Lots of things to look at and explore inside and outside. Many trails. Tons of artifacts. The Troll exhibit was so cool. You really could spend an entire day here and still not do everything. 5. Lastly - THE GIFT SHOP. Seriously? I'm in love. So many wonderful, beautiful things. I had to keep myself from spending money this trip, but OH! Be still my nerdy nature-loving heart! Definitely make this a part of your next ADK adventure.

There are certain accomplishments in life that sound considerably more impressive when you leave…read moreout a few details. "I summited Whiteface Mountain." This is true. "How?" I drove. If you have ever wanted to stand atop a legitimate Adirondack High Peak but have no particular interest in hiking several miles uphill to get there, the Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway is the place for you. We paid $75 for our van of five to make the trip up, and I thought it was money well spent. The highway climbs roughly 2,300 feet over five miles toward the summit of 4,867 foot Whiteface Mountain. Built as a memorial to World War I veterans and opened in the 1930s, it remains one of the highest paved roads in the Northeast. The drive up is beautiful and surprisingly easy. The views improve as you climb until you reach the parking area near the summit and the wonderfully peculiar Whiteface Castle. Built from native stone, the castle contains a cafe, gift shop, and restrooms. From there, you can walk the final few hundred feet up what they generously call a staircase to the summit. The other option is to walk a few hundred feet across the parking area to a tunnel which leads to the elevator. The ride takes about 90 seconds, but the elevator is quite small, perhaps half a dozen passengers plus the operator, so I imagine the wait could get lengthy when the mountain is busy. The views from the summit are incredible. On a clear day, the Adirondacks seem to stretch forever in every direction. It is a spectacular reward for a relatively modest amount of physical exertion. The cafe and gift shop are predictably expensive, because apparently altitude causes inflation, but the pizza was actually not bad. One piece of advice for the drive back down: save the scenic pull offs for the descent. The road is steep, and even when using low gear, your brakes are going to be doing some serious work. Stop at the pull offs, enjoy the views, and give them a chance to cool down before continuing. There is no prize for reaching the bottom with the hottest brakes in the Adirondacks. Five stars. This is an absolute must do if you are anywhere near Lake Placid. You get a beautiful historic drive, a castle on a mountain, an elevator through the mountain, and spectacular summit views. You may not have hiked to the top of Whiteface Mountain, but you were there. And your legs will never tell anyone otherwise.

Wanna see the high peaks but don't like hiking? This gorgeous, scenic drive up to Whiteface…read moremountain's summit is the perfect solution. There is a fee (I believe $10 a car or $10 per passenger) but it is worth it to see unforgettable views of the high peaks region. Before you even reach the top, you will find yourself pulling over to capture all the sights along the way. There is a gift shop at the top for souvenirs and multiple sections to view from. There is a long tunnel through the mountain you walk through from the parking lot. I could spent hours here soaking up the views and never tire of it! An absolute must on any Lake Placid trip itinerary!

Stopped in to kill some time during a rainy camping trip to the Adirondacks. There wasn't anything…read moregoing on when we stopped but the staff was super friendly and let us walk around. There were several rooms set up like a museum with jerseys, medals, etc on display that were definitely cool to check out. That have a bobsled set up and a luge to check out as well. It's crazy to see how slim and narrow the bobsled is in real life-i can't believe they fit so many people in there! It was free to walk around and a nice way to spend some time on a rainy afternoon.

My family is staying in Lake Placid and my wife and I love mini-put. This course was well…read moremaintained and very clean. The holes were simple but super fun. Each felt like if you hit the bal correctly you could get a hole in one. I got two!

It was a really fun course, but the manager was very rude and intrusive and had several nosy…read morecomments to make to our entire group several times

First time coming to ADK Aquatics never being on a wake bord befor. Guided me throw on how to do…read moreit. Was the most fun on my vacation. Coming back for definitely.

After several searches I picked ADK Aquatics because of the reviews, best decision made! Wes was…read moreawesome, gave my 15 year old a great experience tubing. Very friendly, paid attention to the weather and made sure everything was perfect. 100% recommend

Had an absolutely great time with Lee as our guide. My son rode with him and my daughter and I had…read moreour own snowmobile. The scenery was picturesque. The trails were fun. We rarely just went in a straight line. So many undulations and turns. It truly was so much fun. Like being in a real-life post card. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a family-friendly adventure in the area. A bit of adrenaline, a whole lot of beautiful scenery, and an uncommon experience.

We had a fantastic experience at Farmhouse snowmobiling! A big group of us went for a tour and it…read morewas so fun. Our guides were great. We loved being greeted by Coby the dog! I'd recommend!!!!

This was our first of the Saranac six and this mountain is by no means easy. It's quite steep…read moretoward the top but it was a fun challenge checking it off our list of hikes to complete. The views are often obsreidtwd by trees but the fieww of Saranac Lake and the mountains beyond are beautiful as Ever! You definitely need to have good shoes and hiking poles for this hike as the grade gets pretty steep towards the top. We enjoyed the hike, took about an hour and a half with stops for rest and pictures and about half an hour back down.

Tried to hike but it was so icy, we turned around. We weren't prepared with right footwear. Only…read moreenough parking for about 3 cars.

As a summer visitor to the Lake Placid area, this was a great hidden gem. The beach was in great…read moreshape, and it felt very safe for all ages. Plenty of shallow space for small non-swimmers, and plenty of deeper areas for skilled swimmers. Two jumping platforms, a dock, etc. The lifeguards were attentive. Not too overcrowded (once the summer camp left). Water seemed clean. We will definitely return whenever we come back to the area.

Going to offer a bit of a different review here…read more I've only ever been to Mirror Lake Public Beach in the winter. Covered in a thick blanket of snow, the surface of the frozen water indistinct from the shoreline itself. It acts as a wonderful launching point for all the things Mirror Lake has to offer in this season. Easily walkable from Main Street and nearby street parking, the beach area is nestled near to the toboggan shoot. Benches are a welcome convenience, especially when you have ice skates in tow. I brought a backpack to carry my boots in case I wanted to prematurely exit the ice before looping back to the beach itself but most folks left them near to this seating without issue. The frozen waters just off shore host a couple small areas for ice hockey and an entrance point to the lengthy pathway visitors may use to walk the perimeter of the icy surface. Beautiful views of the church as well as the expanse of the lake. A place you can sit, watch, and enjoy the scenery... or join in yourself!