Saranac Lake, Mountain village in Franklin County, United States.
Saranac Lake sits at an elevation of 471 meters among lakes and mountains, with Lake Flower flowing through its downtown district.
The village transformed into a health destination in the 1880s when Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau established the Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium for tuberculosis treatment.
The Pendragon Theatre presents professional productions throughout the year, while numerous galleries display works from regional Adirondack artists.
The village connects to 24 miles of waterways, offering opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing during summer months.
Albert Einstein spent summers in Saranac Lake during World War II, choosing this location as his retreat from Princeton University.
Location: Franklin County
Location: Essex County
Elevation above the sea: 471 m
GPS coordinates: 44.32610,-74.13080
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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Kennedy Cottage
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Helen Hill Historic District
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Johnson Cottage
109 m
Coulter Cottage
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Berkeley Square Historic District
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Hooey Cottage
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Fallon Cottage Annex
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Pomeroy Cottage
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The Homestead
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Bogie Cottage
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Paul Smith's Electric Light and Power and Railroad Company Complex
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Lent Cottage
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Dr. Henry Leetch House
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Wilson Cottage
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E. L. Gray House
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Drury Cottage
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Hill Cottage
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Ames Cottage
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Colbath Cottage
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Seeley Cottage
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Marvin Cottage
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Musselman Cottage
445 m
Noyes Cottage
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Stuckman Cottage
530 m
Jennings Cottage
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The Saranac Laboratory Museum
128 m
Orin Savage Cottage
422 mReviews
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