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Family Fun, Fall, Events, Arts
Artist at Work Studio Tour this week

This coming weekend - specifically Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29 - artists around the northern Adirondacks will throw open the doors to their studios and invite us in for this year's version of Artist at Work Studio Tour. Each year on this...

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Outdoor Adventures, Sales / Service / Rentals
Adirondack Watersports
Saranac Lake
(518) 241-1775

Jet Ski Tours. Personal watercraft (PWC), also known as Jet Skis, are an exciting and fun activity and a great way to spend the day out on the pristine waters of the Adirondacks. Our adventure tours are a short drive from Saranac Lake and take you up...

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Winter, Wellness, Outdoor Recreation, Events, Dog Friendly, Cross Country Skiing
Adirondack Cure for Cabin Fever

If you've got Cabin Fever, the only prescription is... Saranac Lake!Cabin Fever was first officially called that back in 1838. It describes the psychological reaction to being cooped up indoors without interesting things to do. Irritability...

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Winter, Outdoor Recreation, Natural History, Fall, Birding
Great Fall Birding!

A Shifting Mix of DucksAs always this time of year, the birds Wren and I see on our walks change daily, and it is always enjoyable to see what we will find. That means I have to get out as much as I can and Wren is good about not allowing me to...

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Ampersand Bay sees the beginning of a famouse canoe race.
Flatwater Paddles
Ampersand Bay on Lower Saranac Lake to Fish Creek
Bayside Drive
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

This paddling route begins on Lower Saranac Lake and takes you into a quiet creek where you will have the opportunity to observe wildlife.

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Paddling
Boating, Birding, and Boisterousness on the Saranac Chain of Lakes

Last spring I was invited to take a much-overdue trip up the Saranac River from from Lake Flower to Kiwassa Lake for some family-fun activities on the water. I jumped at the opportunity since I hadn't been on a boat trip on the Saranacs in years -...

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Parks
Prescott Park
Lake Flower Ave
Saranac Lake

Prescott Park is the ultimate four-season fun park! When it's warm, there are are plenty of picnic tables and an open lawn for activities. In winter, it becomes the site of the famous Winter Carnival and Ice Palace.

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Summer, Outdoor Recreation, Family Fun, Fall, Dog Friendly, Camping
Our lakes were born for boating

Our boating possibilities are both vast and varied. Even in the Adirondacks, where half the towns have "lake" in their name, the Saranac Lake area is notable for the sweep and majesty of our Saranac Chain of Lakes.Before cars and railroads, the...

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Cycling, Fall, Spring, Summer
Cycling Loops in Saranac Lake

Looking to take to the pavement with your road bike? We have four decidedly different loops to ride! Whether you're looking for a leisurely ride close to downtown or a longer adventure, we have it here for you. Three Lakes Loop 31.4 miles - 1,961 feet...

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Family Fun, Hiking, Outdoor Recreation, Spring, Summer
Get down! The best low-elevation hikes in Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake has lots of options for easy, low elevation hikes. Check out Middle Saranac Lake beach, Bloomingdale Bog, Paul Smith's College VIC, and Mount Baker, the easiest of the Saranac Lake 6ers!

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- Jan. 21

Pet Getaway

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Your dog deserves an Adirondack getaway too. Book our pet friendly hotel near Lake Placid welcomes every member of your crew. Book our Pet Package...

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- Oct. 31

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- Oct. 31

Paddle & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Escape to the serene beauty of the Adirondacks and immerse yourself in nature as you paddle the tranquil waters of Lake Flower in a kayak, canoe,...

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Activities and Attractions
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- Aug. 3

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- May. 31

BikeADK Loves Canada - Weekender

BikeADK

BikeADK

Canadian Residents receive 15% off Registration!

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- Oct. 31

Valid Apr. 15

- Oct. 31

Golf & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Tee off at one of the Adirondacks' historic golf courses, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

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- Oct. 31

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- Oct. 31

Bike & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Explore the beauty of Saranac Lake and the newly developed Adirondack Rail Trail.

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Activities and Attractions
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- May. 13

Valid Apr. 18

- May. 13

Canadian Love - Victoria Day Package

Traverse Lodge

Traverse Lodge

20% off stays from May 15 to May 20 for our Canadian friends!

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- Apr. 1

The Wild Center Family Getaway

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Enjoy 2 adult and 1 child admission tickets to The Wild Center, where nature meets discovery.

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- Oct. 31

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- Oct. 31

Fish & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Enjoy a 2-hour fishing session on Lake Flower for two, guided by expert anglers.

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