| When thinking about embarking on an autumn or | | | | The village is a great location to base yourself from |
| winter break it is often most sensible to choose a | | | | and offers a diversity of accommodation - from |
| destination hat will not be hindered by unpredictable | | | | camping to inns/guest houses - from which you can |
| weather. The Adirondack Mountains in New York | | | | explore the surrounding areas, peaks and resort. |
| State are one such place. Rain, shine or snow the | | | | For the best views one must really visit Whiteface |
| peaks stand majestic and the views are awe-inspiring | | | | Mountain, a peak that reaches almost 5,000 ft at its |
| - and the area is popular with visitors all year round. So | | | | summit and on a the clearest days will even be able to |
| with cheap flights to New York, and the area set to | | | | give you views of Vermont and Canada. There are a |
| become more accessible to European holidaymakers, | | | | number of paths and trails up the mountain, and |
| here's a quick guide to Lake Placid and the surrounding | | | | weather-permitting can even climbed by car. During |
| areas. | | | | the winter months the mountain is also known for its |
| 'Lake Placid' refers to both the freshwater lake high in | | | | ski resort which caters for both absolute beginners at |
| the Adirondacks and also the small village that borders | | | | the Kids Kampus and the most hardened |
| it to the south. The lake covers around 2,170 acres | | | | professionals at The Slides. |
| and stretches around four miles north east containing | | | | If the snow has not yet fallen then the area offers a |
| two islands known as Buck Island and Moose Island. | | | | wealth of other recreational activity including canoeing |
| The shoreline is rugged and given over to spruce and | | | | and kayaking on the lake, rock climbing and abseiling, |
| pine, but is also home to a number of lakeside house | | | | as well cycling and hiking among the hundreds of trails |
| and shacks - around 300 in total, and many are only | | | | in the area. Surrounding towns such as Saranac Lake |
| accessible by boat. | | | | can be accessed by the scenic railroad, whilst Tupper |
| Lake Placid village is home to around 3,000 people and | | | | Lake is home to the 31 acre Natural History Museum |
| thus prides itself on its quiet and laid back way of life. | | | | of the Adirondacks. |