'''Saranac Lake''' is a village in the Adirondacks, New York State. It lies in the towns of Harrietstown, St. Armand, and North Elba, inside the boundaries of Adirondack State Park.

Get in

  • Adirondack Regional Airport ({{IATA|SLK}})({{ICAO|KSLK}}), [http://www.saranaclake.com/airport/airportinfo.html] and rent a car there.
  • You can take the Adirondack Trailways from Albany or Montreal.

    Get around

    Saranac Lake is safe. Its a kind town night and day. Dig the hills, woods, and water. there is bus service twice daily to Lake Placid. There is a skateboard shop and a bicycle shop. One quality of Saranac Lake is lack of heavy vehicle traffic. Walking is the perfect way to explore the town.

    See

    The River Walk - There is a path along the Saranac River through most of the village.

    The Annual Winter Carnival -- Saranac Lake is home to one of the nation's oldest Winter Carnivals each February

    Do

    Check out: [http://saranaclake.com/ Saranac Lake's website]
  • Hike
  • Water Sports
  • There is a small, but nice, museum in the basement of the Saranac Lake Free Library.
  • During the winter, there is a grand castle of ice located on Lake Flower.
  • Fourth of July fireworks near Lake Flower.
  • Enjoy a play at Pendragon Theater.
  • Visit the Visitor Interperative Center and Wildlife Sanctuary located in Paul Smiths.
  • Lake Colby has a nice beach and places to picnic in the grass near the water.
  • Buy

    Saranac Lake has several very pleasant Art Shops. It also has book stores (one new, one used) and a fine Army Surplus store. Next door, is a beautiful Native American shop. For healthy, organic food, herbs, and peaceful atmosphere, try Noris. There are some antique stores, but if you want a real adventure, search through The Gold Mine.

    Eat

    Morgan's 11 (Rated #1 pizza in the area, also offers much more.)

    Little Italy

    Owl's Nest (Rated #2 pizza in the area)

    Hotel Saranac has two restaurants - A.P. Smith for upscale dining and The Boathouse for pub-like fare

    The Blue Moon Cafe - Serves a great breakfast with all home-made items. Serves lunch and should be doing dinner summer of '08.

    Mountain Mist Custard is located on the edge of Lake Flower.

    China King and China Jade for take-out and sit-in.

    Doneleys is home of the best ice cream in the entire world. Open summers only.

    Nori's is a great place for organic, vegan food.

    Lake Flower Deli is the place for a delicious sandwich.

    Drink

  • '''Waterhole #3''' is a favorite of motercyclists and has live music most weekends.
  • A new bar has opened in same building that used to hold '''Snuffy's Pub''' named '''Grizzle T's'''
  • '''The Rusty Nail''' seems like a rough joint, but is usually cool.
  • '''The Belvadere'''
  • There are a couple of coffee houses around, such as Greens and Beans at 30 Bloomingdale Ave, and The Blue Moon Cafe at 55 Main St.
  • The water provided by the village utility comes from McKenzie Pond, and tastes especially good.

    Sleep

  • '''Hotel Saranac''', 100 Main Street, Phone: 1-800-937-0211, [http://www.hotelsaranac.com/]. The hotel evokes the quaint charm of yesteryear. Restaurants, board game library, wireless internet.
  • '''The Saranac Club and Inn''' is a full service five-star luxury inn located on "Millionaire's Row" in Saranac Lake village and recipient of numerous awards. Toll-free in USA, 1-866-595-9800. [http://www.SaranacClubandInn.com/]
  • '''Lake Flower Inn''' a quaint, clean, and pretty hideaway located across from Lake Flower.
  • there is a pond with giant frogs. Check it out.

    Get out