![]() Adirondack Park is the largest in the lower 48 states and has 3,000 lakes and 2,000 miles of hiking trails to explore. It is central to Olympic Park attractions, and most destinations are within short driving distance from each other. Winter activities include skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and hockey, while swimming and hiking are popular in summer months. Lake Placid is a small town known for hosting two winter Olympics. The inn is centrally located in the center of town, within easy walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and shops. ![]() Several areas of the resort, including all three dining options open to the public, offer peaceful views over the lake with the picturesque Adirondack mountains in the background. Personal touches like these give the resort a genuine family vibe that attracts repeat guests as well as many locals. Guests can look for the congratulatory sign in honor of the owner’s son, Andrew, written in huge lettering along the entrance to the main building. Mirror Lake Inn is recognizable from the road by its cheerful white and dark green cottage exterior, located just off of Main Street in downtown Lake Placid. Since weddings (and cell phone calls) are not allowed in common areas, guests can count on a relaxed atmosphere, which is why many of them keep coming back. They can also meander across the street for more casual food and drink. The extended lobby and library contains various rooms and nooks. Afternoon tea is served daily and staff members - many who have been working here for years - are often around to chat with guests. In the wintertime, roaring fireplaces provide ambience for reading and playing chess, while in warmer months, guests can enjoy lake views from lobby balconies, or head across the street where Adirondack chairs rest on the dock.īoth guests and locals enjoy the two restaurants off the lobby and congregate at the bistro bar in the evenings, especially on Friday nights when there's live entertainment. (The lower lever leads to the spa and pool areas.) At the front desk, there are fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and awards proudly displayed for the owner’s son - Andrew Weibrecht - who won an Olympic medal for the Super G ski category. An outdoor staircase leads to the doorway, and another set of stairs indoors leads to the lobby with gleaming dark wood floors, chandeliers, and well-kept antique furnishings. During summer and autumn months, a colorful assortment of flowers bring a smile to the face, and at Christmas time, festive lights do the same. The classic white exterior is easily spotted from the road - it is arguably the prettiest and most picture-worthy place in downtown Lake Placid. This newer hub does not take away from the historical charm, and current owners, Ed and Lisa Weibrecht, have kept the warm hospitality and air of comfortable elegance in tact. ![]() Over time, Mirror Lake Inn has expanded and evolved more cottages were added, and the main section of the resort was rebuilt after an unfortunate fire in 1988. In fact, during the Lake Placid Olympics of 1932, the Norwegian team rented the entire property. It started as a seasonal resort attracting wealthy guests from around the state and eventually became a year-round destination. The property is well-suited to anyone looking for an authentic place to unwind in an upscale, lodge-like environment and enjoy the nearby outdoors. Guests here include, families, romantic couples, and even New York politicians, and many have been coming for years. ![]()
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