Things To Do
Little Italy Pizzeria
We went here on our first date. Despite the nerves, we had a blast! The food was great, and we enjoyed walking downtown afterwards. Each summer, we'd make it a point to come back at least once.
The Downhill Grill
One of our favorite places to eat in Saranac Lake. I recommend the vegetable fajitas! Note: Closed Sunday - Tuesday
Tupper Lake Municipal Park
We've had many a stroll along the water's edge of Tupper Lake. A favorite place of ours is the little pavilion right off the foot path, that extends out over the lake edge. Here we've enjoyed picnics, star-gazing, and beautiful sunsets.
Spend a night at Fish Creek Pond Campground
Spend a night under the stars with easy lakefront access!
Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a popular place to get away while in the Adirondacks. From the picturesque main street teeming with shops and places to eat to glistening mirror lake, there are countless things to see and do. Check out the link posted to get some ideas. Don't forget to check out some of the Olympic sites, including Herb Brooks Arena, where Josselyn had the pleasure of performing at alongside her synchronized skating team.
Hike one of the Saranac Six
Saranac Lake and its surrounding areas are home to some wonderful hikes, including the Saranac 6. The 6er Mountains include: McKenzie - 10 mi | 2221' Ascent | 3822' Elevation Ampersand - 5.4 mi | 1775' Ascent | 3353' Elevation Scarface - 6.8 mi | 1480' Ascent | 3054' Elevation Haystack - 6.6 mi | 1302' Ascent | 2864' Elevation St. Regis - 6.6 mi | 1266' Ascent | 2874' Elevation Baker - 1.8 mi | 884' Ascent | 2452' Elevation Bag all six in your lifetime- which entails hiking a grand total of 30 miles and an elevation gain of 8,000 feet.- and you can apply to the village of Saranac Lake to receive an official “6er” member number, as well as a hiking patch – of which three are available. Those who climb all six over any period of time earn “The 6er” patch; those who climb all in the winter months earn the “Winter 6er” patch; and those who climb all within 24 consecutive hours take home “The Ultra 6er” patch. Find more details at: https://www.adirondack.net/hiking/challenges/6er/