Westport Walking Tour
44.184197, -73.435206
1 Main Street, Westport
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Explore the Westort/Wadhams Area

Westport's permanent settlement began after the French and Indian War, with William Gilliland acquiring land in 1764. Originally called "Northwest Bay," the village became a key port and industrial hub with the opening of the Champlain Canal in 1823. The Delaware & Hudson Railroad's arrival in 1876 spurred Westport’s growth as a resort town, and Camp Dudley, the nation's oldest boys' camp, relocated here in 1891. Although traditional industries declined in the 1960s, Westport has seen a revival with the transformation of the Westport Inn site into Ballard Park and the restoration of its historic Fairgrounds, now a hub for local agriculture and culture.

Take the self guided walking tour today! Did you know Westport is the home of the famous ADK Chair. You can also take a self guided Westport Chair trail and see local artists Westport chair designs. 

Westport was the birthplace of the Adirondack chair.
Westport attracted captains of industry.
A lovely town on the shores of Lake Champlain.
Phone Numbers
  1. (518) 597-4649
Websites
  1. westportny.com
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A lovely town on the shores of Lake Champlain. Westport attracted captains of industry. Westport was the birthplace of the Adirondack chair.

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