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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 the Adirondack Coast, 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

Stony Lonesome Cycling Loop
Crown Point
703 Creek Road, Crown Point
Get off the asphalt! This spectacular half day of mountain biking is on mostly remote, unpaved roads, with a variety of hills and valleys, open and wooded terrain, marshes, ponds, and streams.
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The Crab Shack at Maple Ridge Park (seasonal)
Crown Point
2922 Route 9N and 22, Crown Point | (518) 597-3455
Serving traditional snack bar food with seafood as well.
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War Cannon Spirits
Crown Point
2849 NYS RTE 9N, Crown Point | (518) 597-4040
Revolutionary history. Rebellious Spirits. War Cannon Spirits is situated amidst the historic allure of two 18th century forts, nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Champlain. These forts, intricately intertwined with both regional and national...
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Breweries, Coffee Shops, Bistros, Catering
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