“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Middle Saranac Lake NYSDEC Boat Access |
| Mt. Baker NYSDEC Trailhead |
| James LaTour Swim Beach and Picnic Area on Lake Colby |
| Pendragon Theater and Gallery |
| Saranac River Whitewater Kayak Practice Area |
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Autumn is a great time for a drive along the Adirondack Scenic Byways of northern New York
Saranac Lake Free Library and Adirondack Collection
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 3 and State Rt. 86, near Saranac Lake in Franklin County
The Adirondack Research Center at the Saranac Lake Free Library is a must see for anyone interested in the rich history of the Adirondacks.
At 109 Main Street in downtown Saranac Lake, the library provides two meeting rooms, children’s reading area, public use computers, and many other services including area history archives. The Research Center is open to researchers at no charge and contains a wealth of non-circulated materials pertinent to the history and culture of Adirondack life. Phone 518-891-4190 for hours and other information.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 3 and State Rt. 86 |
| Months Occurring: | january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december |
| Best Season: | spring, summer, fall and winter |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | indoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| ADA Compliance: | yes |
| Restroom Available: | yes |
| Latitude: | 44.32762 |
| Longitude: | -74.129486 |
| URL: | Saranac Lake Free Library and Adirondack Collection website |