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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

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Chimney Point VT State Historic Site
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...
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Museums / Historic Sites
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Lake Champlain Visitors Center
Crown Point
814 Bridge Road, Crown Point | (518) 597-4649
The Lake Champlain Visitors Center is located in the historic NHR toll collector's house at the foot of the Lake Champlain Bridge. Friendly staff are prepared to help you find your way throughout the region and introduce you to the many sites...
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Non Profit Organizations
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The front entry to Tromblee's Greenhouse
Tromblee's Greenhouse
Crown Point
2961 NYS Route 9N, Crown Point | (518) 597-9696
Located in Crown Point, NY the greenhouse offers annuals, perennials, nursery stock, vegetables, hanging baskets, planters, containers and more. It also offers custom planting for people. A large gift shop offers an array of country, farmhouse, and...
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Florists and Greenhouses, Gift Shops, Farms
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