In addition to its attraction as a site-seeing region, winter or summer, Lake Placid, New York also offers some of the finest antique shopping available anywhere. Antique Center is set against the beautiful Adirondack mountains and in the great summer atmosphere of the area, visitors browse and buy in some excellent antique shops.
Many people are familiar with Lake Placid as the host area of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. A significant number of those who visit because of Olympic history find additional enjoyment in the wonderful shops. The friendly, helpful owners of the shops assist visitors with finding a perfect gift for someone at home or a rare, unusual item that will be a family heirloom.
Stained glass windows set the mood in the Antique Center, where many shoppers discover a wonderful lamp such as mosaic base lamps or mission-style lamps in the price range of $105 to $279. Several shops also have great selections of interesting and unusual furniture items such as oak chair, hickory rocker (oak arms) and much more. Visitors find such great items as an iron bird bath and so many other special crafts and antiques at one of the Antique Center shops.
The Lake Placid area is also the scene of Antique Appraisal Day (generally in September) where individuals and collectors can display their antiques and get some additional idea about value.
The Antique Center is located at 105 Main Street in Lake Placid, New York. More information about The Antique Center and the beautiful Lake Placid area is available by calling (518) 523-3913.
