I spent a month in Lake Placid & Saranac Lake during the fall, discovering a lot of amazing things to do.
I have a lot more detailed breakdowns of lots of these attractions can find here:
www.uponarriving.com/lake-placid-olympic-museum-review/
www.uponarriving.com/olympic-jumping-complex/
www.uponarriving.com/mt-van-hoevenberg-olympic-legacy-tour-review/
www.uponarriving.com/whiteface-memorial-highway-review/
www.uponarriving.com/cliffside-mountain-coaster/