Heidi’s guidebook for fun
in and around Saranac Lake
Get out on the water
Walk to local marina to rent a pontoon, fishing, or ski boat. Lake Flower provides access to 25 miles of waterways in the Saranac Lake chain.
24 Duprey St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518)-891-2130
www.swissboatrentals.com
Swiss Marine Inc
24 Duprey StreetWalk to local marina to rent a pontoon, fishing, or ski boat. Lake Flower provides access to 25 miles of waterways in the Saranac Lake chain.
24 Duprey St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518)-891-2130
www.swissboatrentals.com
Guide services, rentals, and an outpost in the St. Regis Wilderness area. Expert advice and maps for hiking, camping, and paddling trips.
15 locals recommend
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
73 Dorsey StGuide services, rentals, and an outpost in the St. Regis Wilderness area. Expert advice and maps for hiking, camping, and paddling trips.
Find your rental to access over 25 miles of wilderness waterways and campsites in the Saranac Lake chain.
Saranac Lake Marina
4901 Crescent Bay DrFind your rental to access over 25 miles of wilderness waterways and campsites in the Saranac Lake chain.
Rent kayaks, canoes, or SUP's here. Use drop-off and pick-up services to access many waterways in the area. If you like, they will carry your rental across the street for easy access to Lake Flower. Maps, personal trip itinerary, water apparel, etc. are all available inside the building.
13 locals recommend
Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters
8 Church StreetRent kayaks, canoes, or SUP's here. Use drop-off and pick-up services to access many waterways in the area. If you like, they will carry your rental across the street for easy access to Lake Flower. Maps, personal trip itinerary, water apparel, etc. are all available inside the building.
Food scene
Walk to a popular nearby Mexican restaurant with outside and inside seating. There is a bar in the restaurant.
27 locals recommend
Casa Del Sol
513 Lake Flower AveWalk to a popular nearby Mexican restaurant with outside and inside seating. There is a bar in the restaurant.
Walk to a local Italian restaurant right on the main drag with inside and outside seating and mountain views.
10 locals recommend
La Bella Ristorante
564 Lake Flower AveWalk to a local Italian restaurant right on the main drag with inside and outside seating and mountain views.
A fun local bar/restaurant in town with food and drink. Many local beers on tap.
42 locals recommend
Bitters & Bones
65 BroadwayA fun local bar/restaurant in town with food and drink. Many local beers on tap.
Great local atmosphere in Saranac Lake restaurant and bar. The Scullery is their take-out. Menu online.
10 locals recommend
Grizle T's
53 Main StGreat local atmosphere in Saranac Lake restaurant and bar. The Scullery is their take-out. Menu online.
Get your take-out pizza and eat it by the lake in Riverside Park!
24 locals recommend
Little Italy Pizzeria
23 Main StGet your take-out pizza and eat it by the lake in Riverside Park!
Health food market along the Saranac Riverwalk. Includes cafe with coffee and light food fare.
36 locals recommend
Nori's
138 Church StHealth food market along the Saranac Riverwalk. Includes cafe with coffee and light food fare.
Borracho Taco
7b BroadwayExcellent Tex-Mex eat-in or take-out.
Hand-crafted coffees, cappuccinos, espressos, and breakfast items.
48 locals recommend
Origin Coffee Co.
77 Main StHand-crafted coffees, cappuccinos, espressos, and breakfast items.
Lakeview Deli
23 River StGreat sandwiches, soups, salads...pick up your lunch on the way!
Downhill Grill
74 Main StGood 'ol American fare in a comfy setting on the main street.
French Bistro on Broadway along the Saranac River. Sit inside and enjoy the ambiance or on the balcony overlooking the downtown and the river.
31 locals recommend
Left Bank Cafe
36 BroadwayFrench Bistro on Broadway along the Saranac River. Sit inside and enjoy the ambiance or on the balcony overlooking the downtown and the river.
China Jade
65 Main StGood Chinese food right in town.
Winter Fun
Bear Den Lodge
Start your skiing adventure at the base of Whiteface Mountain.
Mt Pisgah Ski Area
Mount Pisgah RoadSmall local ski mountain just minutes away.
Sightseeing
Experience amazing views while taking a gentle gondola ride atop Whiteface Mountain.
6 locals recommend
Cloudsplitter Gondola
5021 NY-86Experience amazing views while taking a gentle gondola ride atop Whiteface Mountain.
Connect with the Adirondacks and its wildlife at this indoor, outdoor interactive experience. Also great for a rainy day.
176 locals recommend
The Wild Center
45 Museum DrConnect with the Adirondacks and its wildlife at this indoor, outdoor interactive experience. Also great for a rainy day.
Saranac Lake
151 Church StFollow the path along the river through town.
Drive up Whiteface Mountain. Enjoy the stunning views and find other recreation opportunities at the summit.
16 locals recommend
Whiteface Memorial Highway
Whiteface Memorial HighwayDrive up Whiteface Mountain. Enjoy the stunning views and find other recreation opportunities at the summit.
Ausable Chasm
Amazing trails along amazing natural site.
Hit the trail
Enter into the epicenter of the high peaks region and trailheads. Walk around beautiful Heart Lake and hang out at the ADK visitor center. For the more adventurous, pick your mountain.
16 locals recommend
Adirondak Loj & Heart Lake Program Center
1002 Adirondack Loj RdEnter into the epicenter of the high peaks region and trailheads. Walk around beautiful Heart Lake and hang out at the ADK visitor center. For the more adventurous, pick your mountain.
Haystack Mountain Trailhead
New York 86Climb Haystack. The trailhead is within a five minute drive.
Find disc golf in addition to mountain bike, snowshoe, and winter cross-country trails just two and a half miles down the road.
16 locals recommend
Dewey Mountain Recreation Area
238 NY-3Find disc golf in addition to mountain bike, snowshoe, and winter cross-country trails just two and a half miles down the road.
Extensive trail system in addition to a visitor's center with Adirondack history displays.
46 locals recommend
Paul Smith's College VIC
8023 NY-30Extensive trail system in addition to a visitor's center with Adirondack history displays.
4 minute drive from Santanoni House. Small mountain in town with a big pay-off.
17 locals recommend
Baker Mountain Trail Head
189 Forest Hill Ave4 minute drive from Santanoni House. Small mountain in town with a big pay-off.
Other outdoor recreation
Saranac Lake 6er
97 Main StAre you into skateboarding? Here's the place to go right in town.
Find a swim beach and other recreational opportunities on Lake Colby just outside of the downtown area.
Lake Colby
Find a swim beach and other recreational opportunities on Lake Colby just outside of the downtown area.
Welcome to the Adirondacks in Lake Placid, NY. Information center run by the Adirondack Mountain Club. Trailheads on site.
Cascade Welcome Center
4833 Cascade RoadWelcome to the Adirondacks in Lake Placid, NY. Information center run by the Adirondack Mountain Club. Trailheads on site.
Rainy day fun
Romano's Saranac Lanes
11 Bloomingdale AveBowling, billiards, food, and drink.
Ride a hand-carved black fly, moose, bear, otter, or other ADK critter.
21 locals recommend
Adirondack Carousel
2 Depot StRide a hand-carved black fly, moose, bear, otter, or other ADK critter.
Goody Goody's
9 BroadwayHands-on toy store with endless games to play.