Lake Placid -- home to two Olympics -- is an iconic old-fashioned vacation spot . The town has a population of about 10,000 and boasts the largest ski resort in North America. Lake Placid has 3,000 residents , but that number gets close to 10,000 in summer . Lake Placid has a variety of resorts to choose from , including some dog-friendly choices .
Lake Placid -- home to two Olympics -- is an iconic old-fashioned vacation spot . With 6 million acres , Adirondack State Park is the largest state park in the United States . Lake Placid has 3,000 residents , but that number gets close to 10,000 in summer . Lake Placid has a variety of resorts to choose from , including some dog-friendly choices .