The Book Nook is a great independent book store. It features books by local authors and topics of…read morelocal interest as well as a broad overview of well loved books. They sponsor book group and author talks and are a significant community asset. Be sure to buy local to keep this bookstore thriving!

This is a wonderful way to spend a morning in Saranac Lake! Pick up a coffee at The Origin and…read morestroll down to The Book Nook. Its a small but lovely curated selection and the store is well laid out. There's kids books, new releases, non fiction, and more! The shop highly discourages pictures and cell phone usage so I wasn't able to grab any photos.

A great stop in the Adirondacks, Red Canoe Antiques is rich with history and rich with a ton of old…read morestuff! Naturally I had to seek out all of the antique shops while I was in Saranac Lake for the weekend, and Red Canoe was one of the ones nearby (just 10 minutes from where we were staying in town). The antiques are housed in what was once a speakeasy, and a themed restaurant, which is very apparent when you step inside! The walls and ceilings still carry the remnants of the old restaurant that used to reside here, and the building itself is on the National Register of Historic Places, so it's such a cool sight in itself. As for the shopping experience, it was marvelous! There's tons of furniture pieces here, plus an assortment of smaller items, including china/glassware, dining sets, photographs and pins, jewelry, and some of my favorite things - antique Adirondack souvineers! The larger pieces (and even some of the smaller ones) are a bit on the pricey side as far as antiques go, but I'd have to say it's likely because of the location - they often don't get too much traffic during off-seasons (as told by one of the employees I spoke to) and a ton of the things I found here are pretty hard to come by as far as antique standards go. I actually left this place with some goodies! I found an incredibly cool glasses holder (not a case, it's velvet on the inside and only holds the lenses upright) from the 50's, and a vintage Saranac Lake penant. A friend of mine also ended up taking home a cabinet with still-working lock and key drawers for an incredibly great deal, and we were able to load it up into her car the next morning before leaving town (they were only a few minutes late to opening, but it wasn't an issue as the neighbors spotted us outside and offered to call one of the workers if they were getting to be incredibly late). All in all I had an excellent experience here. Only one of the two shops I was able to visit while we were in town (but I'll definitely be back!), I'd say it's probably one of the best shops to visit in the area. With a good variety of antique mountaineer goodies, it feels so good to be able to bring something home from this shop. The memories are priceless!

We bought two chairs here and had a lovely chat with the owner and his employee. That owner has a…read morewonderful eye and stages everything just right. There's a lot there, but it never feels overcrowded. He has curated a specific and lovely shop. Can't wait to return next summer and see what's new.

What a selection! So many fun things to look at and buy. Very convenient. A cross between a…read moreBrooklyn bodega, an old-fashioned general store and a nice tourist trap. Wonderful family-like feeling to the place. Reminds you of your childhood.

Popped in here to grab a quick loon gift for my wife as she is a fan of these damned things. They…read morehave them in the window, along with a good array of other little statues, and it was across from hotel which was nice and easy. Prices were higher than expected but hey it's a tourist area. Why only 2 stars? The owner has a bad attitude. Array of 'break it you buy it signs' around; I can understand this in a tourist area but the volume was surprising. So was him staring down my kid the whole time, and having a sour puss on at the register. I should've walked out but didn't out of sheer convenience factor. Similar to others who've reviewed though, fuck that guy though and won't be back.

Me & my fiance attended the Winter Carnival a few weekends ago and really enjoyed the ice castle…read more That was spectacular and it's amazing what the volunteers are able to build. The carnival was supposed to be the highlight of our weekend so we were a bit disappointed when we showed up around 3 and all the activities were all done and there wasn't much to do other than the castle. Nearly every business in town was either closed or operating with a very limited menu so we were pretty disappointed because we didn't have anything to do other than walk around the ice castle for the short time we did. We did stay for the fireworks but they started nearly a half hour late so we decided to leave because we were bored and tired at that point and sure enough as soon as we started heading home the fireworks started. That was disappointing. They had started setting up the fireworks when we arrived at the castle around 5 so I'm not sure what delayed the start of them. Overall, the castle was incredible and very impressive but the carnival itself was underwhelming at night. I can't say the same for the day time as we missed that portion.

Come experience this very special tradition held since 1897 and make memories that will last a…read morelifetime. The highlight of the 10-day Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is the unforgettable Ice Palace harvested from Lake Flower to culminate in an unbelievable structure made of ice and decorated with dazzling lights and creative carvings. All ages will enjoy this world-famous celebration with many fun, family-friendly events including three fireworks displays, parades, traditional winter sports, as well as quirky events that can only be found in Saranac Lake. The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is recognized by National Geographic, Fodor's Travel, Travel Channel and many more, as a must-see destination. Visit www.saranaclakewintercarnival.com for more information.

Awesome spot! Lots of antiques in the front and raw and polished rocks in the back. Shopkeeper is…read morevery helpful and knowledgeable. Picked up some postcards and a funky frog key hook.

I have received wonderful rocks, the amethyst I tumbled for my aunt was so beautiful!!! I would…read morelove to commend Twin Rocks and Crystals for their professional, friendly, and appropriate care they took with a tiny little problem I had, thus making me a customer for life!!! The selection is ample, the service, extraordinary, and the pricing is fantastic, whether you are a beginner (like me) to the world of rocks, or an old pro, this is a terrific resource! 10/10 will order again!

helpful staff. Was charged regular price instead of marked down price for a sweatshirt i bought,…read morewhich then ripped 2 hours after purchase. Was refunded, but then was told their only stock is on the sales floor, so I was out on the sweatshirt. Yikes.

I went here 9/23/25 i'm not sure who the worker was but she…read morewas absolutely wonderful. even offered to show me some of the jelly cats they just got in after the saw one on my purse. very good selection of fidgets, toys, decor and more!!

Lovely shopping experience! The owner is just so sweet and pleasant. We found a beautiful charm on…read moresilver and put it on my gold chain.

This store is delightful - as is the shop keeper. Although most of the merchandise is artisan…read morejewelry, the store stocks a small assortment of unique t-shirts and casual dresses for young girls. Spotted a darling bohemian style minidress in the window in a pretty vintage print. Light fabric that's not see through but comfortable. It's packable... no wrinkles!