Guidebook for Saranac Lake
Essentials
A community store that offers clothing, shoes, home goods, local books, craft supplies, and gifts.
The Community Store
97 Main StA community store that offers clothing, shoes, home goods, local books, craft supplies, and gifts.
ALDI offers fewer items than a larger grocery store, but good quality and great prices. Good place to stock up on snacks.
22 locals recommend
ALDI
587 Lake Flower AveALDI offers fewer items than a larger grocery store, but good quality and great prices. Good place to stock up on snacks.
If you are looking for a larger, higher end supermarket, Hannaford and Price Chopper are both located in Lake Placid on the Saranac Lake side of town.
69 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
45 Hadjis WayIf you are looking for a larger, higher end supermarket, Hannaford and Price Chopper are both located in Lake Placid on the Saranac Lake side of town.
If you are looking for a larger, higher end supermarket, Hannaford and Price Chopper are both located in Lake Placid on the Saranac Lake side of town.
55 locals recommend
Price Chopper
1930 Saranac AveIf you are looking for a larger, higher end supermarket, Hannaford and Price Chopper are both located in Lake Placid on the Saranac Lake side of town.
Not just gas! Good ice cream and handy convenience items and packaged sandwiches.
6 locals recommend
Stewart's Shops
27 Bloomingdale AveNot just gas! Good ice cream and handy convenience items and packaged sandwiches.
Shopping
Sporting goods store offers clothing and gear for fishing, camping, and paddling. Good selection of local guide books and maps.
11 locals recommend
Blue Line Sports, LLC.
81 BroadwaySporting goods store offers clothing and gear for fishing, camping, and paddling. Good selection of local guide books and maps.
Brighton Mini Mart
846 NY-86Has the basics: beer, deli and a pizza shop.
Long-time locally owned family business selling outdoor brands of clothing as well as formal wear for men.
T F Finnigan's
79 Main StLong-time locally owned family business selling outdoor brands of clothing as well as formal wear for men.
Outfitter for sales and rentals of kayaks, canoes and SUPs, as well as clothing and gear for your outdoor adventure. Friendly and knowledgable staff.
13 locals recommend
Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters
8 Church StreetOutfitter for sales and rentals of kayaks, canoes and SUPs, as well as clothing and gear for your outdoor adventure. Friendly and knowledgable staff.
Food Scene
96-102 Airport Rd
96-102 Airport RoadCavu Cafe diner at Airport - A great diner and a lovely drive.
The best coffee in town! This is the best spot for folks who are serious about coffee. Great baked goods and light lunches as well.
48 locals recommend
Origin Coffee Co.
77 Main StThe best coffee in town! This is the best spot for folks who are serious about coffee. Great baked goods and light lunches as well.
A mainstay in Saranac Lake. Mexican food with fresh ingredients, delicious margaritas.
27 locals recommend
Casa Del Sol
513 Lake Flower AveA mainstay in Saranac Lake. Mexican food with fresh ingredients, delicious margaritas.
Natural foods and products, good coffee, soup and deli area, local community.
36 locals recommend
Nori's
138 Church StNatural foods and products, good coffee, soup and deli area, local community.
Downhill Grill
74 Main StGood food and drink in pub atmosphere right downtown.
Famous soft serve ice cream shop with beautiful views of the mountains. Only one "flavor of the day," so no need to worry about making a decision! Open Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend.
30 locals recommend
Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream
1564 NY-86Famous soft serve ice cream shop with beautiful views of the mountains. Only one "flavor of the day," so no need to worry about making a decision! Open Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the lakes and mountains. Fire tower on top. Three to four hour round trip.
9 locals recommend
Saint Regis Mountain
Great views of the lakes and mountains. Fire tower on top. Three to four hour round trip.
Black Pond
Loop trail around the pond. Nice easy hike.
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
73 Dorsey StThis is the center of the St. Regis Canoe area.
Nature center with a lovely hiking trail network through marshy and wooded areas. For a longer hike, you can access Jenkins Mountain from the VIC trails.
46 locals recommend
Paul Smith's College VIC
8023 NY-30Nature center with a lovely hiking trail network through marshy and wooded areas. For a longer hike, you can access Jenkins Mountain from the VIC trails.
Old railroad bed converted to walking/biking trail. Offers flat hike with views of wetlands and surrounding forests.
6 locals recommend
Bloomingdale Bog Hiking Trail
1949 NY-86Old railroad bed converted to walking/biking trail. Offers flat hike with views of wetlands and surrounding forests.
Arts & Culture
About 30 minutes from our spot with a pretty drive in between. Engaging museum about the natural history of the Adirondacks. The Wild Walk takes visitors into the treetops!
176 locals recommend
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrAbout 30 minutes from our spot with a pretty drive in between. Engaging museum about the natural history of the Adirondacks. The Wild Walk takes visitors into the treetops!
Wonderful local theater. We are lucky to have this resource in our little town.
15 locals recommend
Pendragon Theatre
15 Brandy BrookWonderful local theater. We are lucky to have this resource in our little town.
This is an amazing carousel featuring various animals that are native to the Adirondacks. Local artists carved and painted the carousel animals and painted the scenes and flora on the carousel canopy. Fun games, toys, and activity area for children. The Carousel offers something for all ages.
21 locals recommend
Adirondack Carousel
2 Depot StThis is an amazing carousel featuring various animals that are native to the Adirondacks. Local artists carved and painted the carousel animals and painted the scenes and flora on the carousel canopy. Fun games, toys, and activity area for children. The Carousel offers something for all ages.
Live music on the Berkeley Green every Wednesday evening at 7:00 during the summer. Art walks with open galleries and sidewalk displays the third Thursday of the month. Other fun activities depending on the day and season including community bike rides, fun runs, live music and more.
6 locals recommend
Downtown Saranac Lake
39 Main StLive music on the Berkeley Green every Wednesday evening at 7:00 during the summer. Art walks with open galleries and sidewalk displays the third Thursday of the month. Other fun activities depending on the day and season including community bike rides, fun runs, live music and more.
Sightseeing
About 30 minutes away from our location, you can drive to the top of Whiteface for magnificent views and history of the area.
224 locals recommend
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayAbout 30 minutes away from our location, you can drive to the top of Whiteface for magnificent views and history of the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Art gallery and venue for live music performances throughout the year. Located in an old mill building.
8 locals recommend
Bluseed Studios Inc
24 Cedar StArt gallery and venue for live music performances throughout the year. Located in an old mill building.
Waterhole
48 Main StFind some local flavor at this classic bar and music venue.