Guidebook for Saranac Lake
Everything Else
Trails for hiking in the summer (free), skiing or snowshoeing in the winter, interpretive programs, displays, and events for the whole family.
46 locals recommend
Paul Smith's College VIC
8023 NY-30Trails for hiking in the summer (free), skiing or snowshoeing in the winter, interpretive programs, displays, and events for the whole family.
Skiing in winter, downhill mountain biking, gondola rides in the summer and winter. Or take the highway to the top instead!
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwaySkiing in winter, downhill mountain biking, gondola rides in the summer and winter. Or take the highway to the top instead!
It's the mountain you see from the cabin and beach, has a fire lookout on top, 6 mile round trip hike with good views.
9 locals recommend
Saint Regis Mountain
It's the mountain you see from the cabin and beach, has a fire lookout on top, 6 mile round trip hike with good views.
Canoe rentals nearby, good if you want to paddle the St. Regis canoe area which is just a few miles from the cabin.
Mac's Canoe Livery
5859 NY-30Canoe rentals nearby, good if you want to paddle the St. Regis canoe area which is just a few miles from the cabin.
Rent and sell SUP's, kayaks, canoes and gear. Will bring boats to you. Good folks!
13 locals recommend
Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters
8 Church StreetRent and sell SUP's, kayaks, canoes and gear. Will bring boats to you. Good folks!
Honest and trustworthy mechanics, they do excellent work if you have car trouble. We have taken our vehicles there for years.
Carcuzzi Car Care Center
559 Lake Flower AveHonest and trustworthy mechanics, they do excellent work if you have car trouble. We have taken our vehicles there for years.
Food Scene
Blue Moon Café
55 Main StGood coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Nori's
138 Church StDeli food for Vegans and Vegetarians and a small store.
We think it is the best Pizza in town, they also have gluten free crusts that are pretty good.
24 locals recommend
Little Italy Pizzeria
23 Main StWe think it is the best Pizza in town, they also have gluten free crusts that are pretty good.
Make reservations ahead of time, then soak it the ambience of a genuine Adirondack Lodge. Located less than a mile from the cabin. Large beer cellar, special diets accommodated.
7 locals recommend
Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat
6319 NY-30Make reservations ahead of time, then soak it the ambience of a genuine Adirondack Lodge. Located less than a mile from the cabin. Large beer cellar, special diets accommodated.
Tasty, French influenced lunches and dinners. Seating on a covered porch above the Saranac River.
31 locals recommend
Left Bank Cafe
36 BroadwayTasty, French influenced lunches and dinners. Seating on a covered porch above the Saranac River.
Origin Coffee Co.
77 Main StCoffee drinks, teas, and a tasty but small menu.
Dinner and /or Bar only, call for a reservation. Inventive and eclectic menu, changes frequently. Accommodating Vegans and those with food allergies. Try the Mussels!
24 locals recommend
Fiddlehead Bistro
33 BroadwayDinner and /or Bar only, call for a reservation. Inventive and eclectic menu, changes frequently. Accommodating Vegans and those with food allergies. Try the Mussels!
Shopping
Canoe, kayak, SUP rentals
They also have a rental place south of the cabin on Floodwood Rd. that accesses the St. Regis canoe area also. Call the store to get the location.
15 locals recommend
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
73 Dorsey StCanoe, kayak, SUP rentals
They also have a rental place south of the cabin on Floodwood Rd. that accesses the St. Regis canoe area also. Call the store to get the location.
Essentials
Discount groceries, good prices, limited organic food, good fresh pico de gallo salsa by the cheese, the food is all their own label, if it reminds you of a better known company, thats who produces it
22 locals recommend
ALDI
587 Lake Flower AveDiscount groceries, good prices, limited organic food, good fresh pico de gallo salsa by the cheese, the food is all their own label, if it reminds you of a better known company, thats who produces it
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to the cabin, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Typical bar food, drinks are reasonable. Great pictures and mementos on the walls. Nice screened porch to eat on in the summer.
8 locals recommend
Charlie's Inn Junction Campground
44 Junction RdClose to the cabin, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Typical bar food, drinks are reasonable. Great pictures and mementos on the walls. Nice screened porch to eat on in the summer.
Waterhole
48 Main StFree Party on the Patio on Thursday nights, live music 6 to 10.
Good drinks and food, sometimes they have live music. Worth checking out.
42 locals recommend
Bitters & Bones
65 BroadwayGood drinks and food, sometimes they have live music. Worth checking out.
Arts & Culture
Live animals, interactive displays, videos, and a canopy walk, this is the coolest place!! Worth spending a few hours there.
176 locals recommend
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrLive animals, interactive displays, videos, and a canopy walk, this is the coolest place!! Worth spending a few hours there.
In Blue Mtn Lake, about 90 minutes away. All about the human history of the Adirondacks. Amazing collection of boats and canoes, great views, lots to see.
162 locals recommend
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
9097 NY-30In Blue Mtn Lake, about 90 minutes away. All about the human history of the Adirondacks. Amazing collection of boats and canoes, great views, lots to see.
Parks & Nature
This is a great spot for entry into the High Peaks area in a low key kind of way. the Loj, run by the Adirondack Mountain Club has a small store, food and drinks, parking and many trailheads to short, easy and longer more difficult hikes. They also lead guided hikes for adults and children. On summer weekends and holidays the parking area fills early.
7 locals recommend
Adirondack Loj Road
Adirondack Loj RoadThis is a great spot for entry into the High Peaks area in a low key kind of way. the Loj, run by the Adirondack Mountain Club has a small store, food and drinks, parking and many trailheads to short, easy and longer more difficult hikes. They also lead guided hikes for adults and children. On summer weekends and holidays the parking area fills early.