ORDA reintroduces Lake Placid Legacy Sites Passport
The bobsled run used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games is located right next to the new Cliffside Coaster, seen here Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 at the Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg. (News photo — Elizabeth Izzo)
LAKE PLACID — The state Olympic Regional Development Authority this week announced the return of the Lake Placid Legacy Sites Passport that offers guests the opportunity to experience activities at the four Olympic venues — Whiteface Mountain, Mount Van Hoevenberg, Olympic Jumping Complex, and Olympic Center — for a discounted price.
The Passport includes one-time admission to the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway, a ride on Whiteface Mountain’s Cloudsplitter Gondola, the Legacy Tour at Mount Van Hoevenberg, Skyride Experience at the Olympic Jumping Complex, and entry to the Lake Placid Olympic Museum. The cost is $64 for adults and $44 for 19 and under, military, and 65 and over.
Along with the Passport pass and lanyard, guests will receive a sticker set to keep track of their visits to each venue. Also included with the Lake Placid Legacy Sites Passport is a 10% discount on purchases made at the various retail stores and food and beverage locations located at the destination venues.
The Veterans’ Memorial Highway is a historic toll road that winds its way to the top of Whiteface Mountain. At the top, visitors can take in sweeping views while enjoying the amenities provided by the 4610′ Grille and Castle Gift Shop. A short drive away from the Highway toll house, the Cloudsplitter Gondola can be accessed from the Base Lodge at Whiteface for a scenic ride through forests to an observation deck atop Little Whiteface.
The Legacy Tour at Mount Van Hoevenberg is a unique walking and bus tour led by expert guides who offer details and insights into the sliding sports of bobsled, luge, and skeleton while touring the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics.
At the Olympic Jumping Complex, the Skyride Experience includes a gondola ride from Intervales Lodge to the base of the towers above. From there, a glass-enclosed elevator carries visitors to an observation deck.
The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is conveniently located inside the Olympic Center between the 1932 and 1980 arenas.
The Passport goes on sale starting June 21 and can be purchased at www.lakeplacidlegacysites.com/summer or at any of the participating venues. The Passport is valid from the date of purchase through Oct. 9.



