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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

Joe's Random Scoot Cycling Loop
Crown Point
814 Bridge Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-4649
This lovely loop offers wonderful woods and water views, and travels through history!
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Cycling
Road Loops / Tours, Scenic Drives
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Putts Creek is part of the Lake Champlain Marshes Bird Conservation Area.
Putts Creek
Crown Point
County Route 2, Crown Point | (866) 843-5253
Birds and fish attract many of the visitors to Putts Creek.
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Fishing
Fishing Holes, Birding
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Stair Falls
Crown Point
Crown Point
Stair Falls, also known as Staircase Falls, is located on Putnam Creek along with a series of other falls. This charming series of falls cascades over stair-like steps, which is how it got it's name. While you're on the lookout for all the Falls...
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Hiking
1 to 2 Hours
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