Noblewood Trail
The Noblewood nature and birding trail is open year round. Off-season admission (by foot) is free.
Chilson Brook
Just west of the town of Ticonderoga, Chilson Brook is one of those small Adirondack brook trout streams that can easily be overlooked. The state stocks the stream, a tributary of Trout Brook, with between 300 and 400 yearling brook trout each year...
Essex Ferry Terminal
The open water as well as the concentration of Common Mergansers, Mallards, American Black Ducks, Common Goldeneye, and other species can also attract bald eagles to the area, so keep your eyes open for them. Birding Begg's Point Park, just south of...
Miners' Memorial Park
A small public park honoring the community's rich iron ore mining history and those that were dedicated to that industry. Located at the intersection of Witherbee, Tracy (Rt 6), and Powerhouse Roads at the former location of Central Powerhouse in the...
Beggs Park
Beggs Park occupies a lovely point of land where there used to be manufacturing of horseshoe nails and window sashes, since burned down in the early 1900s.
Footbridge Park
This trail is perfect for children, with its wildlife information and short, simple walks.
La Chute River Boat Launch
Access for canoes and kayaks. Only small boats can access Lake Champlain from this launch.
Ticonderoga Boat Launch Area
This shoreline location is well-situated to observe sweeping shorelines on both sides of Lake Champlain. In spring and fall, the lake becomes a migratory highway which funnels traffic between the Adirondack Mountains to the west, and the Green...
Putts Creek Wildlife Management Area
This 113 acres wildlife area features a stream and a marsh, and is more readily accessible via boat than on foot.
Historic Walking Tour of Essex
The entire hamlet of Essex is on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour of one of the most intact collection of pre-Civil War architecture in America.
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Portside Restaurant: Lake Hour
Portside at Westport Marina (seasonal)
Portside at Westport Marina (seasonal)
"Lake Hour" is better than Happy Hour! Enjoy drink discounts while sitting on Lake Champlain at Portside Restaurant.
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