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Bobsled and Luge Complex

Lake Placid, NY
518-523-4436
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Lake Placid
4.5 of 5 stars 93 Reviews
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields, Sports Complexes
Description: Take an exhilarating ride on a bobsled at this former event site for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
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Dorset, Vermont
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Incredible ride to the future as your body and mine began to transform for the entry!! Not for the weak but a must do!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We have had to great fortune to visit this facility twice. It is an amazing track, one of the fastest and most challenging to master. Was able to watch the USA 2-man bobsled teams compete at the beginning of the season and then come back at the end of the season to watch the world championships. It was an honor... More

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Adirondacks, NY
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Try to time your visit when teams are practicing. Thrilling experience!!!

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Malone, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Brother-in-law did the run. What a ride! If you get the chance take it. Well worth the money. Great crew with a great amount of Olympic knowledge.

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Clinton, New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

My son really wanted to bob-sled, and he got to do it here - which is something to say considering this is the only place on the east coast where you can take an actual bob-sled ride. You do not ride on the official track - which is probably good for liability issues - but a little disappointing. My son... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

People were great. Saw many vantage points along the track.

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Canton, Ohio, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

I have wanted to be on a bob sled from the time I was little. Sure I would have loved to go during the winter but the summer ride was great. I went down with my 10 yr old son, 13 and 15 year old daughters. It was short but I will remember the rest of my life. The only... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

This is a must! Although it seems pricey for a quick ride, it is a once in a lifetime experience. Get ready for an exhilarating ride!

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012 via mobile

The bobsled run is well organized and worth the $80 apiece admission cost. If you get the Olympic site pass then the bobsled experience is discounted to $64. The run itself starts at the half-mile mark and goes through about 10 turns before the end. Sure, it'd be nice to start from the top but I can imagine that the... More

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Pembroke, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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70 dollars we found a little high for the ride, not always available check times

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