Tupper Lake, New York
Tupper Lake is a village of 2,929 people in Franklin County, New York.
Why visit Tupper Lake
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Adirondack State Theater, Beth Joseph Synagogue and Wild Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 4°F.
Weather in Tupper Lake
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About Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake is a village in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 3,282 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the boundaries of the Adirondack Park, west of Lake Placid. Along with nearby Saranac Lake, these three villages make up what is known as the Tri-Lakes region.
From the Wikipedia article Tupper Lake, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Adirondack State Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
100 Park Street, Tupper Lake
Museums and landmarks4
Beth Joseph Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former synagogue, now museum, in Tupper Lake, New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
Woodsmens Tavern & Grill / Grand Union Hotel
Bar and pub · American · 1.1 mi
36 Depot Street, Tupper Lake
Little Italy
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
146 Park Street, Tupper Lake
The Woodshed on Park
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
218 Park Street, Tupper Lake
Tyler's New York Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
9 Main Street, Tupper Lake
The Washboard Donut Shoppe
Fast food · Donut · 0.6 mi
48 Park Street, Tupper Lake
History
Settlement began circa 1844. The village was settled during the town's lumber production period and grew after it gained railroad service (see below). The early village was composed of two parts, Tupper Lake proper and Faust. The town, for a time, held the distinction as the top lumber producer in the state.
The great fire of 1899 burned more than 169 structures in the village, two-thirds of them homes. The modern village grew out of this destruction and added all the amenities of a modern community earlier than many other villages in the state. Tupper had its own department store and synagogue, and its sprawling railway yards, driven by the lumber trade, made it a hub for the surrounding Adirondack communities.
Railroad service from Herkimer, NY through Tupper Lake (to Malone, Montreal and Lake Placid) began in 1892 with the opening of the Mohawk and Malone Railway. (For the complete subsequent railroad history to 2021, see Wikipedia articles on this early railroad and on the Adirondack Railroad). After a total lapse of service from 1981 through 2021, the Adirondack Railroad resumed tourist passenger service between Utica and Tupper Lake (108 miles (174 km)), its new northern terminus, by special train in fall 2022. Regularly scheduled passenger service over the entire route began in late spring 2023.
From the History section of Tupper Lake, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Tupper Lake
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 4°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 5°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 14°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 28°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 65°F | 41°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 50°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 35°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 25°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 13°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tupper Lake Sunmount Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Saranac Lake 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Lake Placid 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Potsdam 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Canton 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Malone 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norwood 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norfolk 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gouverneur 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dannemora 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Massena 53 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Racquette Pond, The original uploader was Duke53 at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Beth Joseph Synagogue, Tupper Lake, NY, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wild center main building, 888fortune, Public domain
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