Saranac Lake is a village, which is named after the Upper, Middle, and Lower Saranac Lakes of New York. It covers the two counties of Franklin and Essex. it was designated as the best small town in New York State and ranks 11th in the US. It falls in the Tri-Lakes region and is situated at a distance of seven miles from Lake Placid. It is known for its unique old architecture and picturesque locations. Major attractions include Charles Dickert Wildlife Museum, Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Cottage, Lake Flower - named after Governor Roswell P. Flower and other interesting activities like canoeing, boating, hiking in the forest, and climbing the forest. The village hosts local events like free concerts in the park, ice skating and skiing. Each year, a new theme brings color and fun to the Winter Carnival and also the popular Can Am Rugby Tournament. The Village Improvement Society - which is non-profit - manages the eight parks in this area. Among the biggest companies in Saranac Lake are Saranac Lake Area Chmbr of Cmmerce, and Lake Saranac Sheet Metal Inc. The biggest schools here are North Country Community College and Saranac Lake Senior High School. Famous persons from Saranac Lake include writer Robert Louis Stevenson and cartoonist Garry Trudeau.