Welcome to Saranac Lake, New York!

Where art, health and history meet in the wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains.

The village of Saranac Lake lies in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. In addition to being surrounded by countless beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers, Saranac Lake is a historical, cultural and artistic hub of the Adirondack region. Nestled between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid, it is just over two and a half hours from Albany, NY, Burlington, VT and Montreal, Canada.

As one of the Adirondack’s premier year-round destinations, Saranac Lake is host to a variety of fantastic events. Summertime brings New York State’s longest canoe race, the “90 miler,” Great Adirondack Days, and North America’s largest rugby tournament, Can-Am Rugby. When the snow flies be sure to check out our First Night celebration, not to mention the week-long Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, the oldest winter carnival in the eastern United States.

No matter what time of year you’re in Saranac Lake, it’s sure to be a great visit. That’s because the richness that the Saranac Lake area has to offer is unparalleled in the Adirondack Park. Whether you tour the studios and galleries downtown, explore the lakes, rivers and mountains of the surrounding Adirondack wilderness, or experience the wealth of history the area has to offer, Saranac Lake is sure to please!