Saranac Lake, NY

A Great Place to Live

An All America City,
Rated #1 Small Town in New York State, and
Ranked #11 Small Town in the United States

 Saranac Lake, incorporated in 1892 , is a thriving, vibrant community of 5500 located in the High Peaks Area of the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York State. It's early history as a cure center for tuberculosis has accustomed it to welcoming visitors from numerous countries worldwide.

Situated in the heart of the Adirondack Park, a 6 million acre area of woodlands, lakes, rivers and streams, the community sports recreational activities all year round. In 1897 the village held its first Winter Carnival festival. This annual observance is the oldest event of its kind in the northeast. For more information about our great little town check out the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce web site.

Located seven miles east is the village of Lake Placid, NY, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games. For more information about this area be sure to check out the Lake Placid web site.

Tupper Lake, NY, approximately 20 miles west of Saranac Lake, is a logging town with a heritage dating back to the 1800's. Nearby lakes and woodlands make it a desirable vacation destination. For more information on this area visit the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce web site.