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Sports complex · Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid Olympic Center
The ice arenas from the 1932 and 1980 Olympics on Main Street, site of the Miracle on Ice, with Lake Placid’s Olympic museum and the outdoor speed-skating oval out front.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Lake Placid Olympic Center
The Olympic complex is on Main Street in the heart of the village and includes the ice arenas used in the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games. The best‑known is Herb Brooks Arena, where in February 1980 the U.S. Olympic hockey team — made up of college players — beat the Soviet Union 4–3 in the game known as the Miracle on Ice and went on to win the gold. The arena is named after that team’s coach.
The building houses the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, with one of the largest collections of Winter Games artifacts in North America: uniforms, medals, torches, sleds and equipment from both editions, plus videos and an exhibit about the Miracle on Ice.
Across the street is the outdoor speed‑skating oval where Eric Heiden won five gold medals at the 1980 Games. In winter the oval opens to the public for skating, with skate rentals.
The arenas remain in use year‑round for training, hockey and figure‑skating competitions, and ice shows.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours for the museum and arenas; more time if you skate on the oval in winter.
Best time
Year‑round; in winter when the oval is open for public skating and when competitions are scheduled. Check the schedule of games and shows before you go.
How to get there
On Main Street in downtown Lake Placid, within walking distance of the whole village. There is paid street and nearby lot parking. Museum admission is charged and is included in some combination passes; check the current fee table.
Tip
Ask whether the Miracle on Ice arena is open to visitors that day: access can be limited on practice or event days. In winter, bring gloves if you plan to skate on the oval.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid Olympic Center
Where did the Miracle on Ice happen?
At Herb Brooks Arena in the Lake Placid Olympic Center during the 1980 Winter Games.
What is in the Lake Placid Olympic museum?
Objects from the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, such as uniforms, medals, torches and sleds, plus videos about the Miracle on Ice.
Can you skate in Lake Placid?
Yes. In winter the outdoor oval in front of the Olympic Center is open to the public with skate rentals; the arenas offer public-skate hours part of the year.