A trip to Wilmington is not complete without exploring the world-famous Olympic sites situated in nearby Lake Placid, NY. Situated in the Olympic Center on Main Street, the Lake Placid Olympic Museum features a vast collection of Olympic medals and memorabilia, ski history artifacts, and inspiring multi-media exhibits for visitors to explore the rich history and legacy of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. The Olympic Center is also home to the Olympic Oval with an outdoor speed skating ring (open from December to March) and two historic indoor ice rinks for a world-class Olympic skating experience.
Calling all creatives to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, located only a few minutes from Main Street, Lake Placid, NY. The center is open year-round to experience world-class music, theater, and dance performances in the intimate theater, a gallery of rotating visual art exhibits, and outstanding art and cultural events. You can even sign up for a creative class or camp during your stay with White Rainbow in Wilmington, NY. The Lake Placid Center for the Arts is the heart and soul of the Adirondacks creative community, worthy of a spot on your Adirondack vacation itinerary.
Discover the beauty and history of nature in the Adirondacks on the Wild Walk through the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, only an hour’s drive from Wilmington, NY. Formerly known as the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, the Wild Center features indoor exhibits, nature programs, animal encounters, immersive nature experiences, and the wonderful Wild Walk through the treetops of the Adirondack forest. The Wild Walk features elevated walkways leading to the play pods like a massive Eagle’s Nest, the bouncy Spider Web, and a two-story hollow tree to crawl through. There’s education, excitement, and endless fun for the whole family at the Wild Center near Wilmington, NY.