r/LakePlacid 11h ago

r/LakePlacid: Now under new management

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Hello,

This subreddit used to be dedicated to the 1999 movie franchise 'Lake Placid'. But, the subreddit lost its moderator(s) and was put into restricted mode with people unable to post to it.

Prior to people being locked out of this sub, approximately 90% to 95% of the posts were people posting topics about Lake Placid, the village in New York State and home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Google Trends on Lake Placid the village vs. the movie clearly shows that the village is the more commonly referred to thing when using the term "Lake Placid".

With this subreddit restricted, unmoderated and going wildly off-topic from its original intent, I approached Reddit and requested to take over as moderator of this sub. That request was granted by Reddit. Since the majority of visitors assume this subreddit is about the village and not the crocodile, this subreddit has been rebranded to be about the village and surrounding area.

Please note the intent of this change, the rules, etc. More work is needed to complete this change and is under way. If you have any questions or suggestions, please comment here or reach out to the mods.

EDIT: One suggestion I've received is to add tagging to allow posts about the movie as well in some kind of co-existence similar to people posting about actual trees in r/trees. If considered, overall this sub would remain ADK themed, but allow posts about the movie series. Buuut, not until the movie posts die down. There's been multiple movie shitposts today after this change in management compared to zero movie posts in the last 11 months. If the movie post slow down and get back to their normal cadence, then maybe it will be considered.

Thank you.


r/LakePlacid 5h ago

Stargazing

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I brought a telescope up to Lake Placid and was wondering where is the best place to stargaze. I am willing to drive out to the Adirondacks sky center, but was wondering whether or not there were better spots close by. Especially since I have my own equipment. I won’t feel comfortable doing a hike in the dark, so if there are any recommendations where you can park and take a maximum ten minute walk to a spot, I’d love to hear them! Thank you!


r/LakePlacid 11h ago

Parking not available? Don't forget about the 7-days a week, FREE, Lake Placid XPRSS shuttle service

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r/LakePlacid Jan 23 '26

Insight on Lake Placid Lodge

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r/LakePlacid Jan 18 '26

Looking for Wedding Musician June 2026

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Hi All, I am getting married in June and the ceremony will be at the side of heart lake at the Adirondack Loj. My fiance and I have had a hard time finding a musician for the ceremony, does anyone have any recommendations for someone local/available for that area? A violinist or celloist is our first choice, but we would also be happy with an acoustic/classical guitarist. Even a hobbyist musician would be great, and we'd be happy to pay for an audition via Zoom before deciding. Will also be cross posting in r/Adirondacks , thanks!


r/LakePlacid Jan 07 '26

Winter Comedy Series In Lake Placid

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The Olympic Center and High Peaks Resort present two comedy shows in the Lussi Ballroom at the Conference Center in Lake Placid:

There is special VIP seating near the stage and general admission options. Doors open at 6:30pm both dates. There is a cash bar and snacks available. Audience is recommended to be 18+ due to content.


r/LakePlacid Dec 30 '25

Indoor Ice Skating Tickets

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Have 5 indoor ice skating tickets for 12/31/25 5pm slot.

Mistakenly booked for the wrong day, unable to use it.

Please DM


r/LakePlacid Dec 22 '25

Large Group Restaurants

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Hello - traveling to Lake Placid and looking for a place to have a large group dinner or lunch. Mix of adults and kids. any recommendations?


r/LakePlacid Nov 26 '25

Any Lake Placid or Saranac Lake bars open on Thanksgiving?

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Trying to catch the NFL games and no tv at the place we are staying. Particularly interested in the 1pm game.


r/LakePlacid Nov 25 '25

Lake Placid in December

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r/LakePlacid Nov 23 '25

Police presence on I-87 southbound entry ramp after exit 30

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Anybody know why? There were like 10 cars and one stopped white Hyundai Santa Fe with a whole family inside.


r/LakePlacid Nov 20 '25

Steakhouse recommendations?

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Staying in Jay for New Years - Looking for a local restaurant / steakhouse that can grill up a nice ribeye. Let me know and thank you in advance!


r/LakePlacid Nov 12 '25

Quick parking questions

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I'll be in town this weekend for the figure skating event.

The information I have says use the FlowBird App for metered parking. Do the meters still work like they used to where you can also print a ticket to put on your windshield, or is it all 100% app-based now?

Any other parking ideas (okay if paid) other than municipal parking or metered parking? We'll be arriving mid-day and am worried it might be a little tight. Is parking on streets in residential neighborhoods allowed?

Thanks.


r/LakePlacid Nov 05 '25

New York approves Proposition One, the Adirondack Park land swap

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r/LakePlacid Oct 28 '25

Adirondack land deal hinges on November 4 ballot proposal

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r/LakePlacid Oct 10 '25

Affordable cocktails?

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Any suggestions for affordable cocktails in town? Weekend/late night happy hours for non-beer/wine


r/LakePlacid Oct 05 '25

Bills Game Tonight?

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We are in town for UCI events and hoping to watch the Bills game somewhere nearby. Looks like Wise Guys is closed for the week and other places I searched say they close at 9pm on Sundays. Will I have to watch in my hotel and if so where are the best wings in town? Thanks and Go Bills ❤️💙


r/LakePlacid Sep 20 '25

Anyone work in transportation? (Whiteface shuttles) I need someone to drive my small wedding from golden arrow to stagecoach inn. About 35 people. I’ll pay you $700 for a 7 mins drive there and 7 min drive back 6 hours later!

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r/LakePlacid Sep 18 '25

Trip at the end of the month-first week on oct

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How will the fall foliage look?


r/LakePlacid Aug 25 '25

Just watched Lake Placid Vs Anaconda after several years But question

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In the end before the credits rolled we see the hybrid baby’s hatching (well 1 hatching at least) is there a spin off of this creature having its own movie? Or is there any canonical explanation as to what happened to the offspring? Or is this an unused plot?


r/LakePlacid Aug 10 '25

Tailor

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Need a reliable tailor to hem a gown for wedding. Names, recommendations ?


r/LakePlacid Aug 02 '25

Rental - dog friendly

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Hi everyone,

Looking to see if anyone can recommend certain companies that do rentals for the summer of next year. Would love to rent a dog friendly place, beyond Airbnb and vrbo I know some people use local companies too (that was our experience in Maine). Also is lake placid pretty pet friendly? Looking for hikes/walks, water activities.

Thanks!


r/LakePlacid Jul 22 '25

THANK YOU IMLP VOLUNTEERS!!

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r/LakePlacid Jul 22 '25

Helicopter in LP

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