THINGS TO DO

FOOD & DRINK

Connected to Golden Arrow, Generations serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They offer classic American options, great cocktails, and local beer.
Located on Main Street, Smoke Signals offers delicious BBQ with options for lakefront dining.
A small family-run bagel shop great for breakfast. Located across the street from Golden Arrow.
A great spot for exactly what it advertises; burgers and pies (the dessert kind). A short walk from the hotel.
A short drive from Main Street and you will find a great brewery with delicious food and amazing pizza. Big Slide Brewery has a great outdoor area with lawn games. Big Slide also offers brunch on Sunday!
A 5 minute walk from Golden Arrow. The site of Clay and Christina’s welcome party offering craft beer and pub fare.

Clay and Christina’s favorite coffee spot on Main Street. In addition to coffee, they also offer breakfast and lunch options.
Located in the Lake Placid Alpine Mall on Main Street. This coffee shop offers a beautiful balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. A true gem on Main Street, keep in mind this location is small and seating is not guaranteed.
The ultimate location for a scoop of ice cream, sundae or even a milkshake. Emma’s has plenty of options, everyone will be able to find something they love.
Salt of the Earth bistro offers delicious seasonal dishes. If you are looking for a higher end date night restaurant, this is your spot. Reservations are highly recommended.
When visting the Adirondack region, stopping at Stewarts is basically a rite of passage. Stewarts is more than just a gas station offering great ice cream and milkshakes along with hot food items including Clay and Christina’s post-hike staples of pizza and meatballs.
Keep in mind, this is no Wawa.
End your trip the same way Clay and Christina do with a stop at Treehouse Brewing in Saratoga Springs, NY. Convienently located 5 minutes off of I-87, Treehouse serves delicious pizza and craft beer- this a perfect lunch stop on your way home from Lake Placid.

Weather permitting; enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, and pedal boats on the lake. All of these are available at no extra cost to Golden Arrow guests.
A quick 10 minute drive from Golden Arrow and you will be at this Olympic Sports Complex with much to offer.
- 4 mile hike to the exact spot of Clay and Christina’s engagement
- Many biking and walking trails
- Cliffside Coaster
- Site of Olympic luge track
- For more information, click here
Located a short drive from Golden Arrow. Lake Placid Club has 3 different golf course options, all offering beautiful views of the surrounding high peak mountains.
Visit their website for more details and to book your tee time.
A 5 minute drive from Golden Arrow and you can see the ski jumps from the 1932 and 1980 Olympics.

Saturday, October 17: 10AM - 4PM
A 20 minute drive takes you to Saranac Lake, another quaint ADK town. Starting with a farmer’s market at 10AM and turning into a local artisan festival with live music, food, and drink starting at 12PM.
See more infomration, here.
Located on Christina’s favorite lookout, the West Branch of the Ausable River. High Falls Gorge offers nature walks, waterfall views, and a riverfront cafe. Trails within this park are family-friendly and meant for all ages. View their website for more information.
Tickets are $20 a person
Hours: 9AM - 4:30 PM
All hikes with less than 200 feet of elevation gain and less than 4 miles. Listed in order easier - harder
- Mirror Lake Loop: walkable from Golden Arrow
- Indian Pass and Heart Lake: 20 minute drive to parking lot. $25 parking fee, this lot can fill quickly.
All hikes slightly more advanced than the easy category. Listed in order from easiest - hardest
- Mt. Van Hoevenberg East Trail: starts from Mountain Lodge
- Mount Jo: 15 minute drive to trail start, parking is $25. Lot can fill quickly.
- Cobble Hill: 4 min drive or 1 mile walk from Golden Arrow

A short 3 minute walk from Golden Arrow is the Lake Placid Olympic Museum. North America’s 2nd largest Winter Olympic artifact collection housing interactive exhibits and innovative displays.
Tickets are $15 a person.
Hours: 9:30am - 5:00 pm
There are multiple museums in the area with fascinating displays about the Adirondack region history
- John Brown Farm: home of abolitionist John Brown, known for John Brown’s raid in Harper’s Ferry, WV
Explore the many stores located on Main Street in Lake Placid. Some of Clay and Christina’s favorite shops include Pure Placid and ADK chocolates. Weather permitting, make a stop at Mids Park to soak in lake and mountain views.
Located on Main Street, Big Z’s is a bar & grill with an indoor sport complex. They have bowling, billiards, arcade games, and sport simulator machines. A great spot for a laid back hang or rainy day.