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The Town of Crown Point spans more than 80 square miles, but its hamlet is a warm, welcoming small town. Situated directly on Lake Champlain, Crown Point connects the Adirondacks to all of New England via the Lake Champlain Bridge.

Crown Point State Historic Site, adjacent to the bridge, boasts two National Historic Landmarks - Fort St. Frederic and Fort Crown Point. There is also a museum and interpreters to tell the story. It also happens to be a very popular birding spot. This location is the eastern terminus of the North Country National Scenic Trail, which stretches more than 4,000 miles to North Dakota. While at the historic site, make sure to enjoy the Champlain Memorial Lighthouse, New York State Campground, and Lake Champlain Bridge Heritage Area. Don't forget to stop by the Lake Champlain Visitors Center for all the region's information!

Ironville, a separate hamlet of the town, is known as the “birthplace of the Electrical Age.” Learn about this first industrial use of electricity, as well as the town's rich iron mining industry and its involvement in the Civil War, with a visit to the Penfield Homestead Museum.

New York state and Crown Point boat launches provide easy access to Lake Champlain for recreation. 

Champ’s Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crown Point State Historic Site open year round?

While the museum exhibit hall closes in mid-October for the season, visitors are welcome to enjoy the grounds and explore the area's history year-round.

Legendary Places

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Maiden by the Lake
Crown Point
404 Lake Road, Crown Point | (518) 586-2449
Maiden By The Lake is located in Crown Point, New York. The owner is local artist, Pam Lemza Putnam. She creates a variety of up-cycled vintage items along with signs, wall art, jewelry and dimensional soft sculptures. Her mantra is re-purpose, re-imag...
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Gift Shops, Artists
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Tall white columns create a grand entry to the Crown Point School
Crown Point Central School District
Crown Point
2758 Main Street, Crown Point | (518) 597-3285
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Education
Schools, Early Education / Childcare, Education
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Daughters 5 Farmstand (seasonal)
Crown Point
67 Wilson Ross Road, Crown Point | (518) 354-2665
Local grown vegetables and fruits. Family owned and operated. Firewood available. You can visit Daughters 5 Farm at the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market on Saturday's from 9am - 12pm (July - September).
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Shopping
Farmer's Market / Farms, Farms
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