As the temperatures drop - things get busy in Saranac Lake! We just completed the 116th Annual Winter Carnival, featuring fireworks, parades, numerous outdoor and indoor events, and our famous ice palace. If you missed it, make plans for 2014 - the dates are Jan 31 - Feb 9.
Both local ski facilities are open: Mount Pisgah Ski Center, offering well groomed trails for beginning and intermediate downhill skiers, tubing, and more; and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, a family-friendly cross-country ski and snowshoe center in winter. Local Olympic athletes grew up on these two Saranac Lake mountains! The Jack Rabbit trail provides outstanding back-country ski opportunities and nearby the Paul Smith's College VIC features miles of beautifully groomed wooded trails. Then just a short drive away there is the Whiteface Mountain Ski Area - the Olympic Mountain!
Spend a day on the trails, try downtown shopping or visit our art galleries, then come back for a relaxing dinner, enjoy a microbrew, or find a Chili Cook-off - many of the local spots feature live music.
Lodging Packages
Charlie's Inn - "Rooms with Benefits"! $150 - 2 nights, for 2; 1 4 course dinner, 1 lunch included. Call for the rest of the details., (518) 891-9858
Ampersand Bay Resort - 2 Night Getaway - for up to 8! 518-891-3001
Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn - From $89 - February Destination Adirondack Winter! 518-891-1950
Adirondack Motel - Fireside Midweek Escape! 518-891-2116
Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat - Holiday & Winterfest Activity Packages! (And sleigh rides!) 518-891-1489
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Chris Knight photo, Adirondack Daily Enterprise