Whiteface Mountain is one of the top attractions in New York’s Adirondacks, in all four seasons. Ranked one of New York’s top-rated ski resorts, Whiteface Mountain offers some of the best winter sports in the Adirondacks, both on and off the slopes. In the summer season, visitors can ride the Cloudsplitter Gondola to the lower peaks of Little Whiteface, hike the summer trails, or take a scenic drive on the historic Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway for a unique experience to the summit of Whiteface Mountain.
At an elevation of 4,867 feet, Whiteface Mountain is the fifth-highest mountain in the 46 High Peaks and a must-see Lake Placid Legacy Site. The Whiteface Veteran’s Memorial Highway winds 2,300 feet in elevation to the Whiteface Castle where a 407-foot tunnel and glass mountain elevator take you 27 stories to the summit of Whiteface Mountain! If you’re traveling with kids to Wilmington, a stop by Santa’s Workshop in North Pole, New York is a must, open year-round.
The scenic drive from Wilmington to Lake Placid is worth the trip in itself. Essential tourist stops along the route include The Hungry Trout on Flume Falls, Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, and the waterfall trail at High Falls Gorge, all worth a visit on your day trip to Lake Placid, NY. While spending a day in Lake Placid, there are endless things to do at the Olympic Legacy Sites including ice skating, the winter Bobsled Experience, the longest coaster in North America, and so much more!
Wander the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal and the waterfront promenade in the Old Port where you’ll find Montreal’s historic landmarks, museums, markets, and fun tourist attractions like the Old Port’s MTL Zipline or Montreal Ferris Wheel. Savor the flavor of Quebecois poutine and French pastries in a Parisian-style cafe, take a boat tour from the Old Port docks, marvel in the beauty of Notre Dame Basilica, or explore the underground city of Montreal at the Museum of Archaeology and History. For outdoor activities and panoramic views of Montreal extending to the Adirondacks, head downtown to Mount Royal, a Montreal landmark rising 230 meters above the city.