Things to Do near The Interlaken Inn & Restaurant

Spend the day wandering Lake Placid’s charming Main Street, where you’ll find local boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, lake views, and classic Adirondack character. Guests can walk to Mirror Lake for a peaceful loop, seasonal paddling, swimming, or simply taking in the mountain views. Lake Placid’s official visitor site highlights Mirror Lake, hiking, paddling, and downtown exploring as core parts of the local experience.

Lake Placid is one of the few places in the world to host the Winter Olympics twice, and guests can still experience that history today. Visit the Olympic Center, Olympic Jumping Complex, Mt. Van Hoevenberg, and Whiteface Mountain for museums, scenic rides, sporting events, and year-round activities. The Lake Placid Legacy Sites include Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Van Hoevenberg, the Olympic Center, and the Olympic Jumping Complex.

The Adirondacks are built for outdoor travelers. Depending on the season, guests can hike forested trails, paddle on Mirror Lake, bike through the region, ski, snowshoe, fish, or enjoy scenic drives through the High Peaks. Lake Placid’s official tourism site describes the area as a year-round outdoor playground with hiking, paddling, Olympic venues, and mountain activities.

A short drive from Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain offers some of the most iconic skiing in the East, along with summer and fall activities such as gondola rides, disc golf, guided hikes, yoga on the mountain, and scenic views. Whiteface lists 90 trails, 11 lifts, and 3,430 feet of vertical for skiing and riding.

For an easy and memorable nature outing, visit High Falls Gorge near Whiteface Mountain. This year-round attraction features a short walk with views of four waterfalls cascading through a deep Adirondack gorge. It is described as a 30-minute walk and is located just a short drive from Lake Placid, about one mile from Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort.

Guests looking for a slower-paced day can explore Lake Placid’s galleries, local shops, historic sites, and nearby Adirondack communities. John Brown Farm State Historic Site is another meaningful stop in the area, offering a look into the region’s history and the legacy of abolitionist John Brown.

Spring & Summer: hiking, paddling, waterfall walks, biking, golf, outdoor dining, and scenic drives.

Fall: foliage hikes, mountain views, photography, local shopping, and cozy dining.

Winter: skiing at Whiteface, skating, snowshoeing, Olympic venue visits, and après-ski evenings by the fire.