Lake Placid, NY - 290 miles from NYC
Standing at the last position on the list of the Best Road Trips from NYC is Lake Placid, NY. 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Plattsburgh, in North Elba, close to the town's core, is the village of Lake Placid. The Tri-Lakes region is made up of the surrounding lakes of Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid. The Winter Olympics of 1932 and 1980 were held in Lake Placid. The 1972 Winter Universiade, the 2000 Goodwill Games, and the 2023 Winter Universiade were all held in Lake Placid.
A peaceful getaway from city life can be found at the appropriately called Lake Placid, a little village. The 122-acre Mirror Lake, around which the town is built, is surrounded by large, conifer-covered mountains. You can stay cool even during the hottest days of summer because of the region's high heights and pleasant temperature.
- Necessary pit stop: Remind yourself that New York City isn’t the state capitol (though it arguably should be). Stop at the actual New York State Capitol in Albany
