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Adirondack Carousel in Saranac Lake
Welcome to this week's edition of "Where in the ADK?" This week’s virtual scavenger hunt takes you to the Adirondack Carousel in the heart of beautiful Saranac Lake. Open year-round, the Carousel is a pure delight for ADKers of all ages.
The Adirondack Carousel had its genesis in the early 2000s when a group of passionate Saranac Lake residents envisioned a project that would be a source of joy and family fun and celebrate the region's rich artistic heritage. With this vision in mind, the community rallied together, determined to create a carousel to stand out as a symbol of unity and creative expression.
Today, the Carousel features 24 handcrafted wildlife animals (18 of which are displayed at one time), and a wheelchair-accessible chariot (a Chris Craft boat) grace the attraction.
Local artists hand-painted decorative panels and medallions at the top of the Carousel with area scenes and local flora; a local blacksmith forged the weather vane that sits atop the central cupola, and a local carpenter built the ticket counter. Countless volunteers painted and stained the building inside and out.
Open since 2012, the Carousel is located in the heart of Saranac Lake, steps from Hotel Saranac, shops, and restaurants.
Visit the Adirondack Carousel’s website for current hours.
Places to eat, shop, stay and things to do in and around Saranac Lake.
