Mirror Lake Inn is situated on eight beautifully landscaped and manicured acres with 1/8 mile of pristine lake front in a convenient location one block away from the unique, quaint shops on the village Main Street (which traverses the property). We are a wonderful place for family vacations or romantic getaways. We have five lodging buildings. Two are on the lake side of the street with our private beach and boathouse in between and three are on the Main House side of the street. See grounds map here.
Location
Mirror Lake Inn is conveniently located on Mirror Lake, just one block from the village. What is especially nice about our location is you can easily leave the Mirror Lake Inn and one way will take you around Mirror Lake (a nice walk of 2.7 miles passing by the Lake Placid Marina) and the other way will take you past all the quaint shops on Main Street Lake Placid all within walking distance.
Family Vacations
We are well known as a family friendly and romantic destination. Families enjoy our heated indoor and outdoor pools, private beach with complimentary boating, fishing, ice skating in winter, tennis court and the many activities in the area (See Activities Page). Our reservationists will be happy to assist families tailor their reservation to their specific preferences or needs.
Romantic Getaways
We are well known as both a family friendly and romantic destination. There are many sitting areas with over stuffed furniture, screened porches and fireplaces to enjoy romance and relaxation. Families with children frequently visit the Inn during school holidays and national holiday time periods such as Christmas/New Year's Week, President's Week as well as during the summer months; especially August. Couples who wish to enjoy the Inn during more quiet times or for a romantic getaway may look at the Fall when the days are still warm and the nights are cool or the many dates when schools are in session such as winter and spring. Our reservationists will be happy to assist couples with tailoring their reservation to their specific preferences or needs including quieter summer times.
Mirror Lake
The village of Lake Placid overlooks beautiful Mirror Lake which often resembles its namesake; Mirror. There are no motorized boats allowed on Mirror Lake so it is incredibly clean and very calm. Often you'll find Loons on the lake and it is great for swimming, kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing and fishing. We offer complimentary boats at our private beach. In the winter months we have a private ice skating rink, so bring your skates. Nearby the Inn is also Dog Sled Rides on Mirror Lake.
Walk of 2.7 miles
Enjoy a walk of 2.7 miles around Mirror Lake any time of year. Along the way you will have an opportunity to view some of the beautiful homes and camps located along the lake. Take a moment to glance down at the cobble stone sidewalk as you go and you will find the names and elevations of all of The 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks carved in beautiful granite. You'll also pass the Toboggan Chute, a popular winter sport open to the public. Ride a 3' toboggan sled down the chute onto the ice of Mirror Lake. The public beach that you will pass is also the start location of the USA Ironman Triathlon Swim that takes place in July of 2000 athletes. Pass by unique, quaint shops on the village Main Street and the Cottage, which is a great stop for lunch, supper or cocktails on the lake.
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels, T+L 500 January 2008
The New York Times
"One of the finest lodging choices in all of snow country." January 2008
New York Times Escapes
"The Crackling fireplace, leather chairs, afternoon tea and lobby bar will coax you from your elegantly decorated room to enjoy quality relaxation time with a good book, newspaper or even a game of checkers." January 2008
The New York Times
"For New Yorkers who prefer to get their adrenaline rush via food and wine, there's the Adirondack Festival of Food & Wine...at the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa." March 2007
National Geographic Traveler
"This is a celebration (and validation) of places that truly cherish a sense of place...This is real travel-because it recognizes real places." April 2008
