Whether you're making a full weekend out of Figgy Fest or just staying for the celebration, there are plenty of places to call home nearby! From camping, cozy hotels to full-house rentals, we've gathered a few options that were reccomended by locals to help plan your stay.
Lake Placid is just a 22 minute drive from NewVida. Whether you choose to stay there or simply simply spend time exploring, you'll find plenty of restaurants, shops, bars, and quintessential Adirondack charm to make a weekend out of your trip!
There's plenty to experience without ever leaving NewVida, too! The property is home to 40+ miles of hiking trails, on-site dining and wellness options including, yoga, massage, and Reiki. We hope you'll take some time between the festivities to explore and enjoy everything the property and surrouindings have to offer.
*A limited number of accomodations on the NewVida property will be reserved for close family and friends. If you will be staying on-site, we'll reach out to you directly with all the details.
NewVida Hiking Trails
The NewVida property has 40+ miles of trails available! Here is a map of the trails. Before exploring, a waiver is required- you can access the link here.
NewVida Dining & Wellness
While you're exploring NewVida, be sure to stop by the Outpost Cafe, convenietly located right on the property. Open Friday-Sunday from 8am - 12pm, it's the perfect spot for your morning coffee, a quick breakfast, or a little pick-me-up. The cafe offers coffee and espresso drinks, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more. View the Outpost Cafe menu here.
Outpost Cafe
No need to leave the mountain for dinner! Summit & Spice, NewVida's on-site restaurant, is a cozy spot to grab a delicious meal and unwind while taking in the beauty of the property. The restaurant serves a rotating selection of thoughtfully prepared dishes and is open Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-9pm. Reservations are recommended, especially for anyone to dine-in during the weekend. View the Summit & Spice menu or make a reservation here.
Please Note: Summit & Spice will be closed on Saturday, July 17, 2027 for Figgy Fest!
Summit & Spice
Wellness at NewVida
NewVida is all about slowing down, soaking in the surroundings and finding a little time to reset. Guests can take advantage of several on-site wellness offerings, including yoga, massage, and Reiki. Yoga classes are offered in NewVida's beautiful A-fram studio with options for a variety of experience levels, while massage and Reiki sessions offer a perfect opportunity to relax and recharge during your Adirondack weekend.
Schedule your yoga class here.
Schedule your massage session here.
Schedule your Reiki sesssion here.
Please note: Wellness services will not be available on the wedding day, Saturday, July 17, 2027. Guests are more than welcome to schedule a class or session another day during the weekend, subject to NewVida's availabilty.
Whiteface Mountain
You'll have a pretty incredible view of Whiteface Mountain right from NewVida- but if staring at it all weekend leaves you curious about the view from the top, there are a couple ways to get there! Whiteface is one of the Adirondacks' most iconic peaks and a major ski mountain, famously hosting the alpine skiiing events during the 1980 Winter Olympics.
For the adventurous, Whiteface can be summited on foot via a challenging, full-day hike of roughly 9-10 miles round trip. Expect plenty of elevation, steep and rocky stretches, and a true Adirondack High Peaks experience. Hikers say the climb is tough, but the sweeping views from the summit make the effort well worth it.
Not looking to work quite that hard on wedding weekend? You can drive up, too! The scenic Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway winds its way nearly to the summit, with beautiful overlooks along the way. From the upper parking area, you can take a short trail and stone steps- or even an elevator carved into the mountain- to reach the top. On a clear day, you'll be rewarded with incredible panoramic views accross the Adirondacks and beyond,
Whether you hike it, drive it, or simply admire it from NewVida, Whiteface is hard to miss while you're here.
Lake Placid Reccomendations
Olympic & Historic Sites
Lake Placid is one of only a handful of places in the world to have hosted the Winter Olympics twice- in 1932 and 1980- and its Olympic history is still a huge part of the town today. Explore Lake Placid Olympic Museum, visit the iconic Olympic Jumping Complex, or check out Mt. Van Hoevenberg, home to the historic bobsled track. It's a fun way to experience a little piece of Olympic history while you're in town!
Get out on the Water
One of the best ways to enjoy Lake Placid in the summer is right on the water! Head to Mirror Lake, located in the heart of the village and free from gas-powered motorboats, making it a peaceful spot to spend a summer afternoon, Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and take in the surrounding Adirondack mountain views from the water- or simply stroll the shoreline, take a swim, and enjoy the lake. Looking to get out on the water? Find rentals here.
Village & Dining
Take some time to wander Main Street in Lake Placid, where shops, restaurants, bars, and sweet treats line the village with beautiful views of Mirror Lake along the way, There are so many great places to discover, but here are a few worth putting on your radar!
One of our absolute favorite shops is Visions of Tibet- a unique little store filled with jewlery, clothing, Himalayan and Tibetan-inspired goods, singing bowls, incense, gifts, and all kinds of treasures you won't find just anywhere.
When hunger (or happy hour) calls, check out Lake Placid Pub & Brewery for local brews and classic pub food, or Dancing Bears for a casual meal and drinks right in the heart of the village, Other local favorites worth exploring include Smoke Signals for BBQ, Top of the Park for cocktails, small plates, and gorgeous Mirror Lake views, and Lisa G's for a laid-back local favorite just outside the Main Street stretch. For something sweet, you can't go wrong with a scoop from Ben & Jerry's while stolling Main Street.
And this is only scratching the surface- Lake Placid is packed with great restaurants, breweries, bars, cafes, shops, and hidden gems, so wander around and find your own favorites!
Places to Stay
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