Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lake Placid, NY

  • 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.
  • 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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39.0 Miles
95% 41 votes
Parks Burlington, VT MoreLess Info
Located near Lake Champlain, Oakledge Park is a quiet spot to relax, picnic, or play. The park has a swimming beach, playground equipment, softball fields, tennis courts, and picnic shelters.
39.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 2630 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 MoreLess Info
Operating since 1964, Champlain Lanes Bowling features 16 lanes of bowling including automatic scoring, bumper lanes and cosmic bowling. The bowling alley has a bar and grill as well as arcade video game machines.
39.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 41 City Hall Pl, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 MoreLess Info
A permanent exhibit in the War of 1812 Museum, the Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Center recounts the events of the battle and analyzes the war itself. Included in the exhibit is a diorama of the battlefield.
39.1 Miles
100% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 260 Pellerin Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 MoreLess Info
Country Dreams Farm is a working farm that offers visitors a glimpse of 19th century life complete with period costumes. Open daily throughout the summer for groups of all sizes, the farm also offers winter sleigh rides by reservation.
39.1 Miles
84% 391 votes
Breweries 5 Bartlett Bay Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 MoreLess Info
Free guided and self-guided tours of the Magic Hat Brewing Company are available during the year without reservations unless a group of over 15 desires a tour. Visitors can even sample their beer offerings, including year-round beers, current seasonal beers, and some experimental brews.
39.1 Miles
90% 41 votes
Parks Central Ave, South Burlington, VT MoreLess Info
Spread over 100 acres of land, Red Rocks Park is available for use year round with parking just outside the main gate that is open from August to June. No bikes are allowed, but visitors can enjoy hiking, jogging, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
39.1 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 MoreLess Info
The Oakledge Park & Beach is a public beach and neighborhood park that supports activities including running, biking, sun tanning, and fishing. The area also sits next to the Champlain Bike Path.
39.2 Miles
80% 15 votes
History Museums 17 Cumberland Ave, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 MoreLess Info
Built in 1797, the Kent Delord House Museum, preserves the history of a prominent family during a period of significant military events in our history. Exhibits include artifacts from the War of 1812, the Civil War, and personal letters and relics from the family.
39.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 152 Dunder Road, Burlington, VT 05401 MoreLess Info
Spanning 100 acres, Red Rock Park is open all year round. The park includes a beach area where visitors can swim, as well as hiking trails, a picnic area with a gazebo, and scenic overlooks.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing 36 State R 28, North Creek, NY 12853 MoreLess Info
The Rustic Homestead & Streamside Fly Shop offers instruction and outfitting for fly fishing expeditions. The shop features an array of locally-made gifts and crafts, as well as hand-tied flies and other fishing gear.
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