Saranac Lake
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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.
[edit] Get in
You can take the Adirondack Trailways from Albany or Montreal.
[edit] 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.
[edit][add listing] See
The River Walk - There is a path along the Saranac River through most of the village.
[edit][add listing] Do
Check out: 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.
[edit][add listing] 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.
[edit][add listing] 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
Pizza Hut
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
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- 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.
The water provided by the village utility comes from McKenzie Pond, and tastes especially good.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
- Hotel Saranac, 100 Main Street, Phone: 1-800-937-0211, [2]. 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. [3]
- Lake Flower Inn a quaint, clean, and pretty hideaway located across from Lake Flower.
there is a pond with giant frogs. Check it out.
[edit] Get out
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