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The Saranac Lake area offers a variety of events for people of all interests and ages. Browse these links to see a few of those events, and scroll down for some photos from the area.

Adirondacks.com: Events in Essex County
This list includes information for Saranac Lake and the western surrounding areas such as Lake Placid and Wilmington.

Adirondacks.com: Events in Franklin County
This list includes information for Saranac Lake and the eastern surrounding areas.

Adirondack Scenic Railways
If you don't want to drive from Saranac Lake to Lake Placid (or vice-versa), take a train! This scenic railroad ride shows you the forests and lakes between the two towns, as well as Scarface Mountain. Learn more about the railroad here.

Lake Placid Center for the Arts
Lake Placid is a haven for the fine arts. Come get acquainted with area artists and actors, see a show, and browse the artwork.

Olympic Regional Development Authority
Visit the ORDA site to learn about sporting events in the area such as Can/Am Hockey, luge, figure skating shows and bobsledding.

Pendragon Theatre
The Lake Side Motel is only a few hundred feet from the Pendragon Theatre, "the Adirondacks' only year-round professional theatre" and a center for high-caliber dramatic productions in the Saranac Lake area.

Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Cottage
This cottage, where Stevenson lived for several years, is preserved in its original state, with various mementos from Stevenson's life on display to the public. (Open July 1 through September 15 only, closed Mondays. Hours are 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.)

SaranacLake.com
The Chamber of Commerce's website provides a host of activities. Visit it here.

Whiteface Mountain
Providing a splendid view of both the town of Lake Placid and the Lake itself, as well as Mirror Lake and several counties, Whiteface Mountain is a must-see if you've never been to the Tri-Lakes area. At only about a 25-minute drive from our motel, it's well worth the short trip, and you can shop in Lake Placid along the way.

Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival is one of the highlights of the winter season here in Saranac Lake, and draws visitors from all over the area. Learn more at this website about how to take part in the Carnival.

A view of the sunset over Lake Flower, from our motel. Don't miss the incredible beauty the Adirondacks have to offer!

The Ice Castle, seen here, is the centerpiece of the festivities surrounding Saranac Lake's yearly Winter Carnival. Lake Side is only steps from the Carnival and the park where it is held.