Lake Placid, Mountain lake in Adirondack Mountains, New York.
Lake Placid is a mountain lake in the Adirondack Mountains at about 1,850 feet (566 meters) elevation. Forests surrounding the water display red and orange colors when autumn arrives.
The lake gained worldwide attention when the nearby village hosted the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980. These games made the area known as a winter sports location.
The place connects to classical music performances that have taken root here since the early 1900s. Visitors can experience concerts during warmer months as part of an active local tradition.
Visitors can enjoy multiple water activities on the lake during warmer months. In winter, the ice becomes thick enough for ice skating and cross-country skiing along the shore.
Near the lake stood a historic village founded by abolitionist John Brown. This settlement was an attempt to create a community for freed people seeking a new life.
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