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The Majestic Adirondacks

Norman
2004-08-11 15:07:10

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Rare is the person these days who does not crave for sparkling clear lakes, lush natural spruce, hemlock and pine forests, high peak mountains, unspoiled wilderness, and a feeling of complete relaxation and renewal. Isn't this what a romantic getaway is all about?
One destination worth considering and offering all of the above and more is the quaint village of Lake Placid, located within the Adirondacks in the northern part of New York State.

It is here where you will discover on the northern shore of Mirror Lake, one of the two lakes surrounding the village, the four-season resort Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa. An inn where you can kick off your shoes, hang up your hat and easily stay for a few exhilarating days without being bored.

The history of this famous inn dates back to 1924 when Climena Alford, a native of Lake Placid, married William Rufus Wikoff of Massachusetts, who was the originator of the "Fuller Brush Man." William and Climena retired to Lake Placid, where they converted an estate that dated back to 1883 into a high quality inn known as Mir-A-Lac Inn. Even during the depression the inn managed to succeed, adding on rooms, building the dining room, winterizing, and making general improvements.

It was at the inn that the first rope tow powered by electricity was installed. It was also the first to have a skating camp housing many world-class skating champions, and it also hosted the Norwegian team during the 1932 Olympic Winter Games.

For the past seventeen consecutive years, the Inn has earned a Four Diamond "Exceptional" Award for excellence from AAA and it also holds Mobil Travel Guide's three star "Excellent" Award. Since 1998 it has been a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group as part of their North American portfolio.

Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Poll in 1998 rated the Inn as number one for service. In 2002 it was the ...