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Lake Placid, New York

Population: 2,638
Located in Essex County

New York's Olympic Region is one of the great playgrounds of North America, offering year-round fun and excitement. Nestled in the northeastern portion of the Adirondack wilderness of New York State, the rugged mountain scenery, heavy winter snows, and a pleasant summer climate combine to make the Lake Placid region a popular tourist year-round resort. The Olympic facilities used for the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, Santa's Workshop, Highfalls Gorge and other tourist attractions make this area fabulous for family vacations!

A tourist destination since the late 1800s, Lake Placid has been the home to several major competitions such as the Winter Olympics, Ironman USA and the Goodwill Games. The pristine mountains, lakes and streams that inundate this corner of northeast New York, other factors that help draw over 1.8 million visitors annually.

Having presented the 1932 and 1980 games, Lake Placid shares the distinction of being one of only three communities to host two Winter Olympics with Innsbruck, Austria, and St. Moritz, Switzerland. At the 1932 Winter Olympic games, Jack Shea became the first athlete to win two gold medals at the same Olympics. Shea, who was from Lake Placid, won the medals in speed skating. Many other legendary Olympians competed including Sonja Henie, in figure skating, and Billy Fiske, in the four-person bobsled competition. History was made once again in Lake Placid during the 1980 games. The U.S. Hockey team defeated the Soviet Union by a score of 4-3 in what is considered one of the greatest moments in sports history, and is often referred to as "The Miracle on Ice."

Surprisingly enough, to own a slice of paradise can be remarkably affordable! Only one minute from the Olympic venue, one can purchase a comfortable size ranch home for only $225,000! Homes right on the lake, or facing the mountains admittedly come with a steeper price range, but are still a wonderful value for money. A 3,600 square foot home right on the lake can sell for as little as $600,000. Lots off the lake sell in the region of $20,000, while lots right on the lake start at $120,000. Many timeshares are available here, and are used year round.

Lake Placid residents are busy people, and there are any number of clubs one can join, from a Harley Davidson club, all the way to the local gym! With outdoor activities possible all year round, why not check into renting or buying skiing equipment, both water and snow skiing equipment that is!

Lake Placid is quite possibly one of the most famous towns in the United States, and justifiably so. If you are looking to relocate, or looking for a family vacation home, you've definitely come to the right place!

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