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Stay: The rustic yet elegant Stagecoach Inn has been welcoming travelers since 1833. The inn is minutes from the village, and features Adirondack style details, from the two-story great room, one of four common rooms, to cozy guest accommodations with fireplaces and private baths. Rates start at $169 and include a home-cooked breakfast. 3 Stagecoach Way, 518-523-9698, Lake Placid, N.Y. lakeplacidstagecoachinn.com.
Eat: Family-friendly Lisa G’s serves American comfort fare with a modern twist, such as schnitzel and grits. Try the daily special or the best burger in the Adirondacks. All-day lunch is about $10 and dinner is $14-$23. During the summer, dine out on the waterside patio. 6125 Sentinel Road, Lake Placid, N.Y. 518-523-2093, lisags.com.
Experience: Lake Placid hosts two of the nation’s most prestigious equine events: the Lake Placid Horse Show and the I Love New York Horse Show. Nearly 1,000 horses and ponies gather for two weeks at the end of June and early July with international jumping competitions. Lake Placid Horse Show. June 27-July 2. I Love New York Horse Show. July 4-9 Both shows: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $2 weekday, $5 weekends, 12 and under free. 5514 Cascade Road, Lake Placid, N.Y. 518-523-9625, lakeplacidhorseshow.com.
Also, take a one-hour, behind-the-scenes tour of the show grounds, stalls and tack rooms at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for just a dollar. Food and snack service is offered daily.