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Bobsled and Luge Complex


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 16 attractions in Lake Placid
Traveller Description: Take an exhilarating ride on a bobsled at this former event site for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
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Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field, Sports complex
Address: Lake Placid, NY
Tel: 518-523-4436

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23 Mar 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Had a pretty good time skiing Whiteface, decided to take a day off and try the Bobsled run. Waited 10 minutes at booth to buy tickets (we were the only ones there), four employees eating and chatting but never came to window. Thought perhaps I was at wrong place so drove thru gate to the restaurant. Young girl on phone... more

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1 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
7 Mar 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If i could give this a zero i would. You read everything right from before. Rude employees, equipment falling apart, disorganized. After you buy your tickets, you are sent to a "lodge" which is basically a big room with nothing in it but folding seats and a bench. Nothing to drink, buy or anything. You wait forever for your turn... more

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1 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
26 Oct 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was absolutely the worst attraction I have ever been to ANYWHERE. It costs $65 and the ride itself is conducted in rickety old equipment and the ride lasts about 40 seconds. It hurts and couldnt thrill a 6 year old. more

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3 of 5 stars
Boston MA
6 Sep 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We bought the passport to do all the olympic events at Lake Placid which was $30 then if you wanted to do the bobseld it was another $65. My dad ended up paying around $300 for himself me and my brother. Which I thought was pretty expensive. The ride itself was only like 40 seconds long. It was fun and... more

Good fun!
21 Aug 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

My husband really wanted to try it and he had a great time! By buying the passport it is totally worth it. more

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5 of 5 stars
Pompano Beach,FL
26 Jul 2008

Our trip would not have been complete without a bobsled ride. The ride is short and the helmet was very used. I found out all funds go to the olympic team so the price was worth it. What a thrill to go down a part of olympic history. The staff were very nice and answered all our questions. You get... more

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5 of 5 stars
Adelaide, Australia
30 Apr 2008

If you are in Lake Placid in winter - this is a must do. It is so fun, sure its short and expensive ($75US) but well worth the money. Just a word to the wise - if someone is not sure - convince them as you don't want to pay for someone to run twice. (Our 10 year old didn't... more

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2 of 5 stars
alabama
26 Mar 2007
6/9 found this review helpful

The bobsled run in Lake Placid is advertised to be driven by a real professional. They say that you have a professional driver and brake man. We paid $250 for our family of four to ride. First of all, I smelled alcohol in the ticket booth. I kept smelling it and wondering where it was coming from. It was very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Shelton, CT
24 Feb 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a must do for visitors to Lake Placid during the winter. From my understanding summertime experiences are just not the same - slower and bumpier because you're on wheels. The 45 second ride is fun and fast. Well organized and friendly staff. Truely a unique experience that should not be missed. more

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5 of 5 stars
Warminster, Pa.
22 Aug 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

This is the best ride I ever went on ! I have Drag raced for years (1973) but without being in control this was the most fun. All of the people working at the Bobsled venue were pleasent. All I can say is DO IT ! I hope to go back in the winter to try this on ice. more

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Bobsled and Luge Complex Address

Lake Placid, NY
Tel: 518-523-4436