When it comes to enjoying winter in New York, one of our favorite areas to explore is up north in the Adirondack Mountains. During this time of year when things are snowy and frozen over, villages like Lake Placid come to life with all sorts of ways to keep you busy during the winter season. If you’re ready to explore the Empire State’s Winter Olympic history in an unforgettably exciting way, then be sure to see what it’s like to go soaring down our historic bobsled track.
All throughout the winter season in Upstate New York, you’ll find people heading to Lake Placid to dive right into our unique history as the host of the Winter Olympics in both 1932 and 1980.
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People from all around the world come out to watch Olympic teams practice their runs here on the incredible bobsled track that winds down the mountain at the Olympic Sports Complex.
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What many people don’t realize though is that you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to go flying down this track yourself!
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That’s right! Reaching speeds of up to 55 miles per hour, you can feel just like an official athlete as you enjoy this exhilarating winter activity of a lifetime.
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With the purchase of every Bobsled Experience at the Olympic Sports Complex, you’ll also get 20% off your second bobsled ride that must be within the same season, a bobsled lapel pin, commemorative team photo, and a team t-shirt!
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As long as the course may appear from the top of the track, it actually only takes about one minute to go flying down this bobsled experience and trust us, you’ll never forget it.
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To find out more about Lake Placid’s Bobsled Experience, click here!
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images 2019 / 2020 Bobsled Experience Hours of Operation: December 19 - 24, 26 - 31 | Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
January 8-12, 18, 25-26 | Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 5-6, 8-9, 12-23 | Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 4, 5, 11,15, 22, 28, 29 | Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ready to discover more winter fun in Lake Placid? Then be sure to also read about how you can Ride The Longest Toboggan Chute In New York At Lake Placid’s Waterfront For A Day Of Pure Fun!
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2019 / 2020 Bobsled Experience Hours of Operation: December 19 - 24, 26 - 31 | Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
January 8-12, 18, 25-26 | Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 5-6, 8-9, 12-23 | Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 4, 5, 11,15, 22, 28, 29 | Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Address: Mt. Van Hoevenberg, 220 Bobsled Run Ln, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
