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!

Lovely little free public beach. It's clean with a decent amount of soft sand sitting area and a…read morerow of Adirondack chairs. The swimming area never gets really deep but was comfortable to swim and float in. The beach is only open for swimming when the life guard is present.

This is a lovely, well-kept, FREE public beach! The water level is high this year(2015) but usually…read morenice & sandy with terraced lawns for sunbathers and picnickers. A short walk to public restrooms, a playground, public tennis courts, square dances in July & August on Wednesdays at 7 PM, Main St., & Stewart's. Almost Heaven!

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

Brown's Beach was amazing! I enjoyed my stay. Very private. Lake view was amazing. Most relaxed…read moretrip I've had in a long time. Great ski spots around the area. Defiantly coming back !

My family had the best time staying here at Browns! The location was perfect for day trips. So…read moremuch to do close by. The town of Schroon is adorable and close (4.5 miles) and has just what you need. The house was perfect. We had 8 adults and 4 kids and MORE than enough room for all of us. We cooked in some nights, and the kitchen was fully stocked making it easy! We spent a tone of time on the beach which had everything we needed from life jackets, kayaks, firewood, chairs, etc. Everything was clean and cozy. We needed a few things and jack was very responsive and went above and beyond for us. Beautiful views, cozy house, and great location. We would definitely come back!

Did the summertime Cliffside Coaster, which mimics and runs parallel to the actually Olympic…read moreBobsled run. The coaster climb up to the top is rather steep and lasts longer than the descent. You can use the coaster brakes to slow yourself down, but I did not. "All gas, no brakes". However, I did scream "Holy Shit" over and over again on the way down. Good time !!!!

MOuntain Coaster was so so cool! Loved it. Bobsled run was meh--we only saw the back of the…read morehelmet of the person in front of you--Biathalon was interesting--hope to see our instructor Jena at the next Olympics! I feel like they are somewhat disjointed--after we left I realized that there's a zip line down one of the Olympic ski jumps--but it's not clear from the website or walking in. Book any activity in advance--makes it so much easier! Food was solidly good--I recommend

This was the first high peak we climbed and wow did it pay off! This is often considered the best…read morebeginner high peak but it was still very tough for us given that we were out of shape. Parts of ot are very steep and can be difficult in wet conditons. Cascade is great because if you can push yourself a little more, you can double back to see Porter mountain's peak as well! The view was absolutely breathtaking and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a challenging hike!

One of my favorite hikes in the high peak region -- it's a great starter one to those interested in…read moredoing a high peak. You combine it with Porter to get two mountains off your list, for the "physical price" of doing one! This is a gentle mountain, but still should not be taken lightly as it is a high peak and it will challenge you, no matter how fit you might be. I've climbed this in the summer 2-3 times and at least 2-3 times in the winter. I prefer doing it in the winter personally for less crowds and beautiful ice covered pine sights and an Arctic wonderland, but either one is gorgeous. Parking is free, but limited...come early to try to snag a spot. Doing both mountains will only add an hour or so to your total hike time, so don't be afraid to tackle both even if you might be tired after hitting Cascade. I think Cascade is good to hit first and then head over to Porter, but honestly either one will work well. Plan 3-8hours round trip, depending on your level of physical ability. Come prepared and know the conditions, talk to the rangers or other hikers so you know what to expect.

Awesome place! Staff is great too! The makes sure…read moreeverything is done safely. We got to do the outdoor archery and the zip-line course. The zip-lines are great for families. Our groups had a 10ish yr old girl that dominated the zip lines and rappels. Fun place for anyone if you're in the area.

We struggled to find a microwedding venue that fit us for quite a few months. We live on long…read moreisland and I am originally from Florida and Long Island basically only caters to large expensive weddings and Florida would have been a little annoying to bring a bunch of things by plane. We wanted to find something that was small and rustic so I googled small upstate weddings and found a reddit thread that led us to Experience Outoors. We saw pictures on their website with beautiful views on Scott Cobble's Mountain that fit 20-40 guests, just what we were looking for. We booked it sight unseen after talking with their venue coordinator, Claire. She was so nice and after talking with her, we knew it was the right place for us. We booked a tour of the venue there over winter which Bailey met us and showed us around and even covered in snow, it was beautiful. Closer to the wedding, Claire followed up with us on our guest count, decor, timeline of the day, etc. We were able to come the day before and rehearse. They said they'd help set-up all our decor. We didn't have too much. We had a small pallet welcome sign, a few pots of mums and flower petals in cones but we were so grateful that they could set-up for us. We used a speaker at the ceremony to play our pre-ceremony music, processional, pre-recording readings, recessional and post-recessional music. Lauren helped us the day before and day of with driving us all up to the ceremony venue and she manned the phone connected to the speaker and drove the music changes. Everything went so well. It was a perfect day in a perfect venue with all of our closest loved ones and we will never forget it. The venue includes ziplining for the bride and groom anytime over the weekend so we did a group zipline the day after with a bunch of our guests. Our guests got 15% off of their tour. We had Cheeky (Lauren) and Firelord as our guides for ziplining. We all got names chosen for us by someone else in the group to be called upon for the tour. They suited us all up, walked us through the how to go and stop on the lines and we went through a bunch of zip lines at various speeds, rappels and a few mini hikes. It was a blast. I failed the trust fall though haha. They take photos of everyone through the tour for us to look at afterwards. Everyone here is so friendly. We loved everything about this venue and plan to go back and visit when we can.

Stopped by Big Z's for a games and bowling night while in Lake Placid and had a great time. The…read morebuffet was much better than expected, with a solid selection that included salad, wings, pizza, and quesadillas. The facility itself is clean, well maintained, and clearly well run. There's a nice variety of things to do beyond bowling, including arcade games and batting/golf simulators, so it's easy to spend a few hours here with family or friends. Overall, a fun spot with good food, plenty of activities, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something to do in Lake Placid.

I recently stopped by Big Z in Lake Placid and tried their spicy chicken sandwich with fries…read more Overall, it was okay -- nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. The spicy chicken sandwich was pretty basic. I was expecting a little more kick, but the heat level was mild at best. The chicken itself was decent, but it didn't have that bold flavor or crispiness that makes you crave it again. It felt more like a standard chicken sandwich with a light seasoning rather than something truly "spicy." The fries were actually the highlight of the meal. They were hot, crispy, and seasoned well -- definitely better than the sandwich in my opinion. If I were to go back, it would probably be more for the fries than the main dish. The restaurant itself was nice and clean, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Staff seemed fine and everything looked well kept, which I definitely appreciate. However, the price of the food didn't quite match the flavor or overall experience. For what you pay, I was expecting something a bit more memorable.