Attractions for all ages

The Lake Champlain Region offers exciting adventures for both the young and the young at heart. Opportunities range from famous military forts and museums to arts and cultural venues to a plethora of outdoor recreational activities that offer excitement all year long.

For history buffs, art enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore a new walk with an amazing view, the Lake Champlain Region has a delightful array of attractions that offer leisurely fun. From bowling alleys to working farms, square dances at the grange hall to waterfront parks, historic monuments to a recreation of the Star Trek Enterprise main bridge, the attractions of the Lake Champlain area will keep the whole family happy and engaged, any time of year.

By land or by sea

Fort ticonderoga ruins in front of a bridge and river.

The historic hamlets of Essex, Keeseville, Westport, Fort Ticonderoga, and Port Henry are lined with interesting historic sites and are a great place for self-guided walking tours. The Crown Point Historic Site and Fort Ticonderoga are key pieces of early American history and provide unique perspectives on the early history of the area. We even have lighthouses, where the story of this large lake and it's own role in shaping the region is celebrated, too.

One for the road

A man and boy play with hula hoops in front of an outdoor stage where a small band performs.

With so much history around, it's no surprise that the area is full of wonderful people who love the area. From innkeepers to chefs to artists operating their own galleries, the area has a lot of creative people, a welcoming atmosphere, and many great stories to tell. Here, there is plenty of fun to be had and great people to encounter.

Legendary

Port Henry
Dock Lane, Port Henry
Municipally owned by the Town of Moriah, Powerhouse Park commemorates the Port Henry Powerplant that used to exist on this site, but was demolished in 1971. This charming park surrounds the mouth of Mill Brook. It is adjacent to the Port Henry boat...
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Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga began with the fort and was soon a center of paper production. It has more than three dozen buildings listed on the National Register.
History
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Crown Point
Creek Rd. (County Rte 2), Crown Point | (518) 597-3844
The Essex County Fish Hatchery is a fine place for kids and anglers. They raise and release approximately 30,000 two year-old and 20,00 yearling trout annually, providing fishing opportunities among 65 bodies of water.
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Ticonderoga
Putts Pond Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-7280
These two ponds are connected by a set of narrows; both are great for fishing.
Fishing
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Essex
Church St, Essex
Beggs Park occupies a lovely point of land where there used to be manufacturing of horseshoe nails and window sashes, since burned down in the early 1900s.
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Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga began with the fort and was soon a center of paper production. It has more than three dozen buildings listed on the National Register.
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Ticonderoga
6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-7868
The Georgian-style Hancock House, an exact replica of Thomas Hancock's (John Hancock's uncle) former Beacon Hill home in Boston, was built as a home for the New York Historical Association.
History
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Looking for a new adventure that will let you explore the Adirondacks and learn cool things? Get in on the latest challenge! New in 2021, History s'Peaks is an Adirondack museum challenge in the High Peaks region.
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Looking for a new adventure that will let you explore the Adirondacks and learn cool things? Get in on the latest challenge! New in 2021, History s'Peaks is an Adirondack museum challenge in the High Peaks region.
History
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Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga began with the fort and was soon a center of paper production. It has more than three dozen buildings listed on the National Register.
History
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Looking for a new adventure that will let you explore the Adirondacks and learn cool things? Get in on the latest challenge! New in 2021, History s'Peaks is an Adirondack museum challenge in the High Peaks region.
History
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Ticonderoga
Putts Pond Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-7280
These two ponds are connected by a set of narrows; both are great for fishing.
Paddling
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Westport
6466 Main St, Westport
A beautiful lakeside park located in the town center of Westport that has a natural, grassy amphitheater overlooking an outdoor performance pavilion that hosts concerts throughout the summer.
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Essex
Church St, Essex
Beggs Park occupies a lovely point of land where there used to be manufacturing of horseshoe nails and window sashes, since burned down in the early 1900s.
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Ticonderoga
Putts Pond Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-7280
These two ponds are connected by a set of narrows; both are great for fishing.
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Ticonderoga
Putts Pond Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-7280
These two ponds are connected by a set of narrows; both are great for fishing.
Fishing
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Crown Point
814 Bridge Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-4649
The Lake Champlain Bridge Heritage Area is 500 acres of public land in New York and Vermont connected by a spectacular, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, award winning bridge that spans beautiful Lake Champlain.
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
History
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Au Sable Chasm
1131 Mace Chasm Road, Au Sable Chasm | (518) 834-5180
The Museum and the Center are open 7 days a week, from 11 am to 4 pm from the last Saturday in May until the last Saturday in October. The Museum can be opened for private tours by appointment throughout the year. Admission is free but donations are...
History
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
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 | (518) 963-4710
Multi-purpose interpretive visitor and community center located on the Main Street of Willsboro.
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
Weddings
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Keeseville
Mill Street, Keeseville
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
Arts and Culture
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Westport
6482 Main Street POB 193, Westport | (518) 962-2287
200 miles of trails In 2009, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) trail published its earliest trail map highlighting the first new hiking trails it created along with the few existing other trails. This gave visitors and residents alike a new perspective on...
Hiking
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Port Henry
Port Henry | (518) 524-0073
Offering Crewed Cruises, Learn-to-Sail Champlain, and Sail and Stay adventures out of Port Henry.
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
History
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Au Sable Chasm
1131 Mace Chasm Road, Au Sable Chasm | (518) 834-5180
The Museum and the Center are open 7 days a week, from 11 am to 4 pm from the last Saturday in May until the last Saturday in October. The Museum can be opened for private tours by appointment throughout the year. Admission is free but donations are...
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
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Elizabethtown
8289 River Street, Elizabethtown
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Port Henry
Port Henry | (518) 524-0073
Offering Crewed Cruises, Learn-to-Sail Champlain, and Sail and Stay adventures out of Port Henry.
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Crown Point
Route 17, Crown Point | (802) 759-2412
The Chimney Point State Historic Site is located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain at the foot of the 2011 Lake Champlain Bridge, one of the most dramatic gateways to Vermont. The site explores the history of the area's three earliest cultures...
History
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Au Sable Chasm
2144 Route 9, Au Sable Chasm | (518) 834-7454
The oldest natural attraction in the United States (est. 1870), the sites of the chasm are breathtaking. Formed of sandstone that is 500 million years old from a time geologists call the Cambrian period. Hike the 5+ miles of scenic trails, float the...
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Hiking
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Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-2821
Spend the day, discover the beauty, and experience the history! Every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga and every year is a new experience. It is the only site in America that tells a new story each year through dynamic historical interpretation and...
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Au Sable Chasm
1131 Mace Chasm Road, Au Sable Chasm | (518) 834-5180
The Museum and the Center are open 7 days a week, from 11 am to 4 pm from the last Saturday in May until the last Saturday in October. The Museum can be opened for private tours by appointment throughout the year. Admission is free but donations are...
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
Weddings
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Snowshoeing
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Snowshoeing
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Ticonderoga
112 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga
If you ever wanted to experience what it would be like to visit the set of Star Trek: The Original Series, now is your chance. Located in Ticonderoga, the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour brings back to life Stage 9 at Desilu Studios (now Paramount)...
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Weddings
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Ticonderoga
619 State Route 9N, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-2801
Ticonderoga Golf Course is a challenging 18 hole golf course layout where players enjoy the scenic Adirondack mountains that rise above the course. The well-manicured wide fairways lead up to rolling greens, which, in many cases, are protected by sand...
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Au Sable Chasm
2144 Route 9, Au Sable Chasm | (518) 834-7454
The oldest natural attraction in the United States (est. 1870), the sites of the chasm are breathtaking. Formed of sandstone that is 500 million years old from a time geologists call the Cambrian period. Hike the 5+ miles of scenic trails, float the...
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Port Henry
34 Park Place, Port Henry | (518) 546-3587
End of June to Columbus Day, Mon/Tues/Wed, 12-2pm. Thur/Fri/Sat, 12-3pm. Donation. Railroad and mining history exhibits are presented by the Town of Moriah Historical Society in a restored carriage house at the former Witherbee-Sherman and Company...
History
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
History
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Ticonderoga
POB 390, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-2821
Step on board the Carillon and immerse yourself in the wake of history along Lake Champlain! Daily Narrated Boat Tours Enjoy gorgeous, sweeping vistas of Vermont's Green Mountains and New York's Adirondack Mountains during a 75-minute narrated boat...
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Westport
6482 Main Street POB 193, Westport | (518) 962-2287
200 miles of trails In 2009, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) trail published its earliest trail map highlighting the first new hiking trails it created along with the few existing other trails. This gave visitors and residents alike a new perspective on...
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Westport
6459 Main Street, Westport
The Westport Heritage House is home to the Westport Chamber of Commerce and the Westport Visitor Center. The Chamber of Commerce has completed a new guided walking tour! The Visitor Center will be opening for the season in late May, weekends only...
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Port Henry
Port Henry | (518) 524-0073
Offering Crewed Cruises, Learn-to-Sail Champlain, and Sail and Stay adventures out of Port Henry.
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Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-2821
Spend the day, discover the beauty, and experience the history! Every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga and every year is a new experience. It is the only site in America that tells a new story each year through dynamic historical interpretation and...
History
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Weddings
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Westport
3 Sisco Street, Westport | (518) 962-4810
Scenic drives past majestic mountains, shimmering blue lakes, and fertile valleys will lead you to discover Adirondack Harvest agricultural products. Adirondack Harvest is a community organization formed out of concern for the loss and abandonment of...
Shopping
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Cross Country Skiing
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Ticonderoga
PO Box 125, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-6716
The Ticonderoga Festival Guild provides a diverse arts program year-round. In summer, the Guild presents performances by jazz, folk, and big band acts from around the country.
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Crown Point
814 Bridge Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-4649
The exhibit tells the life story of the 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge and interprets the historic toll collector's house, operating as the Lake Champlain Visitors Center by the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau since 1993.
History
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Keeseville
96 Clinton Street, Keeseville | (518) 834-9219
The museum offers visitors an extensive collection of historical photos, artifacts, some local family histories, summer programs focused on area history, and displays about local schools, churches, & local military history.
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Port Henry
Port Henry | (518) 524-0073
Offering Crewed Cruises, Learn-to-Sail Champlain, and Sail and Stay adventures out of Port Henry.
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Ticonderoga
137 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-2696
Ticonderoga history is inexorably linked to paper mills, graphite mining and pencils. The museum is housed in the former main office of International Paper Company, the area's largest industry and employer. Displays and exhibits interpret the...
History
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Westport
3 Sisco Street, Westport | (518) 962-4810
Scenic drives past majestic mountains, shimmering blue lakes, and fertile valleys will lead you to discover Adirondack Harvest agricultural products. Adirondack Harvest is a community organization formed out of concern for the loss and abandonment of...
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Elizabethtown
Corner of Route 9 and 9N, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-9974
Holes: 9 Par: 35 Yards: 3,033 Greens Fees: Call for greens fees Cart: Available Golf Club Rentals: Available Golf Lessons: N/A Mens Slope: 116 Mens Rating: 69.1 Womens Slope: 110 Womens Rating: 68.8 Course/Additional Amenities: Course established in 1896.
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Essex
1610 NYS Rte 22, Essex | (518) 963-7777
The historic home of Whallonsburgh Patrons of Husbandry #954, the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, built in 1915, has been restored and reclaimed as a vibrant year-round community center for music, movies, theater, lectures, classes and family events. The...
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Cross Country Skiing
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
History
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
History
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Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-2821
Spend the day, discover the beauty, and experience the history! Every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga and every year is a new experience. It is the only site in America that tells a new story each year through dynamic historical interpretation and...
History
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
History
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Crown Point
21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point | (518) 597-4666
The historic Crown Point is definitely a "don't miss" stop in the Lake Champlain Region! The grounds are free to explore, but there is an admission fee at museum.
Hiking
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Crown Point
814 Bridge Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-4649
The exhibit tells the life story of the 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge and interprets the historic toll collector's house, operating as the Lake Champlain Visitors Center by the Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau since 1993.
History
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Au Sable Chasm
1131 Mace Chasm Road, Au Sable Chasm | (518) 834-5180
The Museum and the Center are open 7 days a week, from 11 am to 4 pm from the last Saturday in May until the last Saturday in October. The Museum can be opened for private tours by appointment throughout the year. Admission is free but donations are...
History
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
Arts and Culture
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Keeseville
1745 Main Street, Keeseville | (518) 834-9328
Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for the Adirondacks. AARCH was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the Adirondacks' unique...
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Elizabethtown
7590 Court Street, Elizabethtown | (518) 873-6466
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The 2019 seasonal exhibits include "Bootleggers & the Law in the ADKs," "One Earth - Two...
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Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-2821
Spend the day, discover the beauty, and experience the history! Every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga and every year is a new experience. It is the only site in America that tells a new story each year through dynamic historical interpretation and...
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Westport
3 Sisco Street, Westport | (518) 962-4810
Scenic drives past majestic mountains, shimmering blue lakes, and fertile valleys will lead you to discover Adirondack Harvest agricultural products. Adirondack Harvest is a community organization formed out of concern for the loss and abandonment of...
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Westport
Westport | (518) 897-1200
(photo courtesy Lake Champlain Maritime Museum) Contact the NYS DEC or the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Basin Harbor, VT for information. Call 518-897-1200 for a detailed brochure. The Champlain II, launched in 1868, was first used to ferry...
History
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Westport
6705 Main Street, Westport | (518) 962-4449
The Depot Theatre in Westport on Lake Champlain is a non-profit, professional theatre located in a historic, functioning 1876 train station. Celebrating its milestone 40th anniversary season in 2018, the main stage line-up of shows includes fan...
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Located at the hub in the hamlet of Crown Point, this community park is dedicated to all veterans.
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Ticonderoga
1080 Wicker Street, Ticonderoga | (518) 480-7043
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Ticonderoga
PO Box 125, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-6716
The Ticonderoga Festival Guild provides a diverse arts program year-round. In summer, the Guild presents performances by jazz, folk, and big band acts from around the country.
Arts and Culture
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Ticonderoga
92 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga
Hand crafted ales and lagers mindfully brewed for folks who celebrate our community's rich heritage and share an optimistic vision of the future.
Dining
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Westport
Westport Marina 20 Washington Street, Westport | (518) 962-4356
Untitled Document The Captain & You, a custom boat tour for up to 6 persons with a Captain. People who have made these trips have come back with enthusiasm, in part because they can decide where they want to go and they don't have to worry about...
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Willsboro
106 Station Street, Willsboro | (518) 963-8266
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Westport
20 Washington Street, Westport | (518) 962-4356
Westport Marina welcomes seasonal and transient boaters! Available are boat slips, moorings, powerboat and kayak rentals, full service and repairs. A unique ShipStore featuring gifts and marine supplies and The Galley Restaurant are part of the marina.
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Crown Point
2849 NYS Route 9N, Crown Point
Dining
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Port Henry
54 Harbour Lane, Port Henry | (518) 546-7400
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Ticonderoga
6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga | (518) 585-7868
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Willsboro
4629 NYS Route 22, Willsboro | (518) 963-7351
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Au Sable Chasm
130 Schuyler Road, Au Sable Chasm | (518) 578-9273
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