Every "Main Street" around our state has a variety of things to offer. With their charming shops and friendly atmosphere, it's impossible not to love these gorgeous places. Scenic destinations like Lake Placid at Christmas are highly sought after by New York residents during this time of year. From the freshly powdered mountaintops to the twinkling holiday lights, this area has all of the holiday cheer you could ever want. Get ready to experience Christmas in Lake Placid in New York.

Nestled between our state's tallest mountains, Lake Placid's Main Street has everything from charming attractions to one-of-a-kind views that will immediately draw you in. Sitting right along the shores of Mirror Lake, this area is nothing short of magnificent. Many of the businesses lining Main Street have a front-row seat to these incredible waterfront views. And Lake Placid at Christmas (as well as its Main Street) is transformed by the annual winter glow and quickly becomes decorated in things like holiday lights and head-turning snow sculptures. It's easy to see why this is considered the best winter town in New York.

Further transforming Main Street into something magical, each year for one week during Christmas in New York, Lake Placid hosts its Holiday Village Stroll that highlights some of our favorite parts of town. Giving you a reason to enjoy some of our favorite stops along Main Street, the Holiday Stroll takes place on the second weekend in December from Friday to Saturday.

Those who plan to visit Lake Placid Christmas on the weekend of the Holiday Stroll can expect to witness and partake in things like soup, chili, and chowder tastings along Main Street. And that is just scratching the surface of this Lake Placid Christmas event. On Saturday morning, you'll also see locals running (or walking) around Mirror Lake bright and early at 8:30 a.m. for the Jingle Bell Run - where people are encouraged to wear holiday-themed costumes.

Stop by the Mirror Lake Inn for even more holiday merriment. They really know how to deck the halls during Christmas in Lake Placid. Even Santa can't miss out on the fun during Lake Placid Christmas; you'll find him riding in on a firetruck! During the weekend of the Holiday Stroll, visitors and locals can expect to discover plenty of ways to keep the young ones happy - especially with so many opportunities to meet Santa. This family-friendly Christmas in New York can't be missed.

After dark, Lake Placid's Main Street looks even more enchanting as it illuminates the town with color and holiday cheer. You need to make sure you see the Lake Placid Light Show. It's definitely on my bucket list!

Mid's Park looks positively radiant during Christmas in New York. Lake Placid at Christmas is definitely one of the best places to visit. The sound of festive carols will fill the air and put a twinkle in your eye. This would excite even the Grinch! Everyone falls in love with Christmas in Lake Placid. The whole holiday season is packed with things like cookie decorating events, candy house-making parties, free showings of The Polar Express, and Ugly Sweater festivities.

Lake Placid's Main Street is a wondrous place to visit - even when the Holiday Stroll isn't going on. If you can't make it up here for the weekend of the Holiday Stroll, the town of Lake Placid features lots of other exciting events and reasons to get out and explore Main Street during the winter. Find out more about the Holiday Stroll and its events to help plan out your visit!

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