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A couple strolls to the edge of the dock at Lake Placid Lodge at sunset.

Romantic Getaways That Will Sweep You off Your Feet

If you’re looking for romantic getaways in the United States, we got five worthy – and diversly different – picks in Opal East Coast destinations, just for the two of you. Read More

All About ‘Tom’s Blueberry Muffin,’ Opal’s Most-Loved Breakfast Staple

With a recipe that dates back to the late ‘60s, Opal Collection’s blueberry muffin has been a longtime breakfast staple, loved and devoured daily by guests. Now, this handheld treat will be that much easier to recreate at home. Read More

A person with blonde hair and a white outfit stands under a wooden canopy, facing a building with a red door. Rustic benches and a large branch chandelier decorate the space.

From the Source: The Artisans Behind the Lake Placid Lodge’s Handcrafted Decor

The rustic elegance of Lake Placid Lodge can’t be found at any other resort. Meet a few of the local craftspeople responsible for the Lake Placid Lodge’s one-of-a-kind features and furniture. Read More

HBO's Succession Filmed at Lake Placid Lodge

Always Camera-Ready Lake Placid Lodge Appears on HBO’s Succession

HBO's Hit series Succession, the 2020 Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Drama Series, filmed a season two episode on location at Lake Placid Lodge. Read More

7 Winter Hikes in Sun and Snow

Winter doesn’t mean an end to hiking season. In Florida, the Adirondacks, and Maine, it’s an ideal time to take to the trails. Bald Mountain [Camden, ME] Located just a 20-minute drive from downtown Camden, this is the ideal introductory winter hike. The wide, gradual path to the top… Read More

A snowy winter scene features a circle of red Adirondack chairs around a lit fire pit by the lake, marking the milestones of cherished gatherings. A decorated Christmas tree stands nearby, and gentle snowfall obscures the distant tree-covered hills across the water.

7 Things Your Kids Will Love About Lake Placid

Any parent knows that traveling with kids is an exercise in logistical planning. Not when you’re on a family vacation to Lake Placid, where the kid activities naturally abound. Read More

A readers' choice collage of four captivating images: a couple strolling among palm trees, an aerial view of a resort showcasing lush green lawns, a woman relaxing in a clawfoot tub set within a wooden-paneled room, and an enchanting beachfront featuring pristine white sand and elegant buildings.

Condé Nast–Confirmed: 12 Opal Properties Recognized in 2021’s Readers’ Choice Awards

The people have spoken. Twelve Opal Collection properties were awarded Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. So what’s all the fuss about? Read More

A couple sits on a porch with ocean views, savoring coffee and pastries on a white table. The scene is bright and relaxed, marked by palm trees and the ocean in the background, creating a tropical ambiance—perfect for reflecting on life's milestones.

5 Ways to Reclaim Your Postponed Vacations

Postponed doesn’t have to mean canceled. Whether it was an annual holiday celebration the whole family was excited for or a big anniversary you had hoped to spend on white-sand beaches, it’s due time to cash in your rain-checks and cancelations for check-in confirmations. Here are five fabulous… Read More

Lake Placid Lodge (c) Jackie-Greaney-photos

Pandemic-Friendly Winter Pastimes in the Adirondacks

No, we’re not talking ski resorts, but rather snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, even snowmobiling – all outdoor winter pastimes that usually play second fiddle to downhill skiing that are currently surging in popularity in 2021. Read More

Why Lake Placid Lodge is Your Social-Distancing Dream Resort

It’s not just the resort's remote location – nestled in the heart of the six-million-acre forested wilderness of the Adirondacks – that makes Lake Placid Lodge the stuff of your social-distancing dreams. Read More

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