Lake Placid, NY
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About Lake Placid
- • Figure skater Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, an Olympic medalist, hails from Lake Placid.
- • Northwood School's 'Outing Club' model for outdoorsmanship began in Lake Placid.
- • Hosting the 1932 Winter Olympics first put Lake Placid on the international stage.
- • Lake Placid's Mirror Lake has no inlet, only springs and outlet flow.
- • A devastating fire in 1900 destroyed much of the village, prompting rebuilding.
- • It was named for its "placid" lake in 1840 and incorporated in 1900.
- • With roughly 2,300 residents, it's smaller than many Olympic host cities.
- • At 1,864 feet above sea level, it offers stunning mountain views.
- • Tourism dominates the economy, attracting visitors year-round.
- • Lake Placid evokes a feeling of crisp mountain air and Olympic spirit.
- • The Montreal Canadiens are the closest NHL team, a 2-hour drive away.
- • The "Miracle on Ice" at the 1980 Olympics remains a legendary upset.
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