Lake Placid is a small town with just over 4,500 people living it. It's also the home of one of America's oldest winter sports events - The Lake Placid Winter Olympics. The town is a popular destination for tourists who want to see the Olympic sites and revel in winter activities like snowshoeing, ice skating, or cross-country skiing. With so much to do, it's no wonder that Lake Placid is a popular tourist destination. The town has several tourist hotels and resorts near Mirror Lake. Lake Placid also has several restaurants and cafes for tourists to eat at. The town is located on the shores of Mirror Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. It's nestled in the heart of Adirondack Park, one of the largest protected wilderness areas on Earth. Lake Placid has several historical sites that are popular tourist destinations, including The Olympic Museum, located in the Herb Brooks Arena. The arena was built for the 1980 Winter Olympics and hosted many Olympic events.