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Olympic Ski Jump Complex

Route 73, Lake Placid, NY
518-523-2202
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Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Lake Placid
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields, Sports Complexes, Lookouts
Owner description: Visitors to this year-round training and competition site can watch daring ski-divers, or take an elevator to a platform to see how high Olympic... more » Owner description: Visitors to this year-round training and competition site can watch daring ski-divers, or take an elevator to a platform to see how high Olympic skiers jump. « less
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Hoboken, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

No one else was there when we visited so it was rather fun to take our time looking at the magnificent views, take pictures and explore the aging structure. You can imagine all the skiers jumping down in the past. Must have been awesome. Maybe in my next life I will be an Olympic ski jumper. It would be more... More

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Dallas, Texas
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I have been sky diving but there is no way i would ski off this 23 story structure! Great views on top!

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massachusetts
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11 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I made a quick drive through on my recent visit. These jumps are HUGE!! I couldn't believe how high and steep they are. Lake Placid has done a great job in keeping the facilities nice with flags all around and pristine. I ran into the US Biathalon coach and asked him if it was ok to drive through the open... More

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New Hartford, New York
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We watched the freestyle aerial competion in January 2013. Tons of fun! Music, giveaways, and incredible aerial action! They even served beer and wine. Earlier in the day my husband and daughter went up in the ski jump and they enjoyed that as well. Highly reccommend attending when they have aerial competion. Dress Warm!!!

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Princeton, NJ
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Much cooler to look at than I expected. Worth a visit. Excellent views and interesting history. They were not doing any training while we were there, but amazing to see.

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Wayne, New Jersey
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Have a new respect for ski jumpers once you get to the top and see their jump. Pretty neat exeperience and well worth going. I would combine it with a day where they do jumps, makes the visit much more worth it.

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Buffalo, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I would highly recommend going on a day they have a jump event. This show is exciting for everyone of all ages. After the show, take the chair lift up and get some amazing views of the high peaks from the top of the jump tower. You can stare down at the ramp the athletes ski down and truly be... More

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Buffalo, NY
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Amazing view. Took chair lift and elevator. It was a beautiful day in Lake Placid. You cannot beat this view. Not much going on at the Ski Jump, but we had our Olympic Passports and wanted to see as many Olympic sites as possible.

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State College
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Very informative history of ski jumping. Historic pictures diplict jumping from the 32 olympics. Great panaramic views of the mountains and the area.

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Fairport, NY
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

There are some pics from the 30's that are interesting, and it makes you appreciate the angle that the skiers are going down.

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