- The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Placid, New York, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Historic Sites, Cross-Country Skiing and Bowling.
- From Mount Jo to Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Placid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Saranac Lake and Wilmington.
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The historic National Museum of the Morgan Horse is a museum that is dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts related to the history of the Morgan Horse. The museum is best known for the 'Lippit Exhibit'.
36.8 Miles
The Bixby Memorial Library is a public library that is dedicated to fulfill the literary and cultural needs of the surrounding community. The library consists of DVDs, CDs, children's books, adult fiction books, and nonfiction books.
36.9 Miles
Outerlands Gallery, Inc. is a contemporary gallery that exhibits both local and national artists and craftspeople. Exhibits include a mix of metal sculpture, photography, paintings handcrafted wood and metals furniture and wearable art.
37.4 Miles
Spread over 168 acres, the Mt. Philo State Park is located on top of the actual mountain that reaches an elevation of 968 feet. The park provides camping as well as overlooks the Adirondack Mountains and the Lake Champlain Valley.
37.5 Miles
Open seven days a week throughout the year, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company offers tours of their factory. In addition to the general factory tour, guests have access to the on-site Bear Shop where they can purchase specialty teddy bears.
37.7 Miles
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4709 Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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An educational museum, Imaginarium Children's Museum of the North Country offers a variety of activities and programs for children. Among their attractions are a climbing wall, a puppet show, a dinosaur dig area, and a S.T.E.M. lab.
37.7 Miles
Tours of Selburne Farms are offered four times throughout the day between May and October every year. The tours begin at the Welcome Center and can even include a side trip to the Children's Farmyard which focuses on educational, hands-on activities for kids.
37.7 Miles
Roughly 80,000 pieces of folk art and similar works are displayed at the Shelburne Museum. In addition to the central collection, there are landscaped gardens and a cafe offering light meals and snacks.
37.9 Miles
Ameri-can North Sports Center is an ice skating center that hosts birthday parties, hockey camps, and hockey leagues. The facility also hosts hockey camps for children that are taught by coach Greg Carter.
37.9 Miles
Laplatte Nature Park spans 125 acres and offers trails for walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, with side paths leading to the Laplatte River. There is also a community garden that houses flowers, plants, and fruits within the park.