The DEC is also upgrading the Saranac Lake Union Depot, with ongoing work such as the installation of a new roof. Improvements are also planned for depots in Tupper Lake and Lake Placid.

On the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, Hobofest is a free, daylong music festival celebrating American train culture, and takes place on the lawn near the Saranac Lake's restored Union Depot.

It’s set to be built at the corners of Broadway and Depot Streets in downtown. “This will be a great asset to Saranac Lake’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative and will bring more residents ...

SARANAC LAKE ... way in Saranac Lake, some similar to those accomplished in Ogdensburg, such as the waterfront bike path and development around the historic railroad depot.