Lake Placid (Olympic Venue)

Lake Placid is a historic winter sports venue in upstate New York, known for hosting the Winter Olympics twice—in 1932 and 1980. It features facilities for activities like bobsledding, luge, and skiing, and is set around a scenic mountain lake. The venue includes the Olympic Center, where athletes competed in ice hockey and figure skating, and various tracks for sliding sports. Preserved as a national historic site, Lake Placid continues to serve as a training and competition location for winter sports and attracts visitors interested in Olympic history and outdoor recreation.