An adorable little shop along Main Street, a stone's throw from the Olympic Museum. I was shopping…read morefor memorabilia and souvenirs to commemorate my visit to the Olympic City and found lots of it here. Not just tshirts and hats and other clothing items, but they have posters and postcards and maple syrup and such. So much to choose from and I thought the prices were reasonable. [Review 1601 of 2024 - 515 in New York - 22624 overall]

Great people and wonderful selection of items. We always shop there when visiting Lake Placidread more

I went to several galleries during my visit and this is the one I recommend if you're interested in…read morebuying local art. There is a good selection of fine art paintings and photographs with a smidge of pottery and jewelry mixed in.

My husband and I stopped in here while visiting our daughter. Works from local artists adorn the…read morewalls and it's all beautiful. We really loved wandering around and looking at everything. We purchased a poster and a blank-inside note card. Can't wait to get the poster framed and hung in our home.

This small store had me from the moment I stepped in. Nicely curated cards/stationery, gifts, home…read moredecor items beautifully displayed. One of a kind charming unique merchandise. The owner was very friendly & helpful. Her window display was so delightful I took a photo. If you are in Lake Placid you must stop into my favorite store in the area

What a special little boutique! Mary Ballou Design is a very sweet little stationary and gift store…read moreon Main St in Lake Placid. If you... ...still appreciate the joy of sending and receiving cards (especially specially curated ones that are so much better than the ones you find in the grocery store or Target) ...prefer a beautiful office environment with lovely notebooks, stationary, and writing utensils ...want to adorn your walls with lovely artwork inspired by the surrounding natural beauty ...are looking for a gift for someone special that serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes ...would like to collaborate with a lovely small business to make your wedding invites super special ...love browsing little boutiques with treasures to find everywhere you look then Mary Ballou Design is for you. Seriously, I'm an out of towner and I loved this store so much I wished I could pick it up and transplant it 6 hours away to Buffalo. Pop in with your mom or your girlfriend or on your own and scoop up some treasures.

This is one of our favorite businesses on Main Street. We purchased a wooden bear a few years ago…read moreand he's still doing well. We are fans of Adirondack furniture and household items so it's a pleasure stopping in. There are beautiful signs and various different pieces. It's easy to spend a large chunk of time here. The items are a little pricy but the quality warrants the cost, in my opinion. There is really so much to look through and there's even a pleasant little indoor waterfall toward the back of the store. If you're taking a walk up Main Street, I'd suggest stopping in. You may find something you love.

I absolutely LOVE this store!! It's completely my style and full of bear decor (my favorite…read moreanimal). The shop has so much to look at, especially since there's a second floor as well. I bought a few small things because the store is a bit expensive. As much as I wanted to buy about half the store, I couldn't justify the high cost of pretty much anything here. The store is clean but cramped. It's filled as much as it can be with the lodge-themed decor. The staff are amazing! I was juggling quite a few things from other shops and even though I only bought two small items (a patch and magnet), the cashier gave me a giant bag to put everything in. I definitely recommend visiting this neat store but do go in knowing there will be something you like AND it's expensive.

In the world of hotel gift shops this is one of my favorites. The selection is wide-ranging and…read moreeclectic. There is so much stuff there that I have to stop in more than once a visit to see if I missed something. There's fun stuff, camp stuff and campy stuff plus a bunch of Saranac Lake and ADK themed things to buy as trip mementos. I don't always see something to buy, but I always look forward to checking in the next visit b/c the merch changes.

I have stayed at Hotel Saranac and seen academy and main store. Frankly, I have never noticed any…read morepeople shopping there. I thought I would stop in and check it out and now understand why the lack of interest..... A lot of cha chi merchandise at high prices. Save your money and go to shops in Lake Placid.

Beat quilt shop anywhere. Beth is an artist who has created beautiful quilts for sale from the…read moresupply on site as well on commission. Fabrics range from aboriginal designs to Civil War calicos with bright batiks and lovely holiday prints as well. With the discernment of the staff, I was able to make good choices of fabrics to finish my current project. The classes offered by the shop are so tempting, and I look forward to taking one as I am in the area this summer. Stop in for a taste of a core Adirondack craft!

Lots of selections. Knitting, sewing, clothing, kitchen wear and more. You have to see this store!!…read moreFriendly staff!!

In a world of over-commercialized outdoor industry and chains retail taking over small regional…read moreoutdoor stores, the Mountaineer stands out as a gem tucked away in the high peaks region of the Adirondacks. Great range and variety of equipment, gear (new and used), an adjacent consignment store, helpful and friendly staff, and general good vibes. Love this spot and will definitely be a stopover anytime we are back in the region.

The spot to go for all of your hiking needs! With options for all season hikiny gear, water…read morefilters, peak patches, bear canisters & more! And yes, they do have a clearance section with some great choices of high quality brands. You know you'll be getting your value out of everything you buy here, because it Is all high quality products from shelf to shelf. The service is usually very helpful and courteous with informative insight on the surrounding area. I have gotten a few patches from here, water proof hiking clothes, bear canister, rain covers & winter hiking pants. It can be a difficult task to leave without spending a few hundred dollars but well worth it!