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  • 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.

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

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

  • Adirondack Regional Airport (IATA: SLK)(ICAO: KSLK), [2] and rent a car there.

You can take the Adirondack Trailways from Albany or Montreal.

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. One quality of Saranac Lake is lack of heavy vehicle traffic. Walking is the perfect way to explore the town.

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.

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 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.

  • 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.