Fort
Ticonderoga (518-585-2821)
Fort Ticonderoga, the "Gibraltar of the North,"
attracts over 100,000 visitors each year to the restored
stone fort and its museum. Built by the French in 1775,
Fort Ticonderoga (Carillon) played a critical role in
the American War for Independence. On these grounds
occurred the first American victory of the American
Revolution, won by Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen and
the Green Mountain Boys. The Fort is open May 10-mid
October, daily from 9:00-5:00. www.fort-ticonderoga.org
picture by Ray Tolar
 Mount
Defiance (518-585-2821)
The road to the summit of Mount Defiance rewards visitors
with an observation deck and panoramic views of Lake
Champlain, Fort Ticonderoga, Mount Independence and
the Green Mountains of Vermont. Road to summit follows
historic road made by British General “Gentleman
Jonny” Burgoyne's army on 1777. Open daily 9am-4pm.
May to mid October.
Mount
Defiance is owned and maintained by Fort Ticonderoga
and it is open daily from 9:00-5:00 from May 10-mid
October.
Ticonderoga
Heritage Museum, (518)-585-2696
International Paper and American Graphite displays.
Ticonderoga pencils and Ticonderoga paper are featured
in the exhibits of the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum.
The paper and pencil industries shaped the nineteenth
and twentieth century history of this town. Located
near the waterfalls of the La Chute River on Montcalm
Street. Open May 31- Labor Day.
Ticonderoga
Historical Society (518) 585-7868.
The
"Hancock House," is a reproduction of the
original stone Hancock House which stood in Boston,
Mass. The Ticonderoga Historical Society is housed here,
and displays books, maps, and memorabilia related to
the town and makes its genealogical library available
to take public.
Located
at Moses Circle, Research library and museum, artists'
gallery. Open - July and August: daily 10am - 4pm.,
September - June: Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Black
Watch Memorial Library, (an Andrew Carnegie
library) (518) 585-7380
Library
hours are: Tuesday..10-7, Wednesday..10-5, Thursday..10-5
and Saturday..10-3,
Closed
Sunday & Monday.
picture by Edna Zeyak
Bi-Centennial
Park, (518)585-6619.
Lovely
walking path, recreation fields, ball fields, tennis
court, bike path, skate boarding park, famous covered
bridge, scenic waterfalls, picnic area & playground.
Located
lower Montcalm Street.
Ticonderoga
Cartoon Museum, (518) 585-7015.
Over
700 Comic/Editorial Cartoons, Special Exhibits: Thomas
Nast, Gibson, Norman Rockwell, Daumier, Disney, etc.
Open: M-W-F, 2-4 plus other times for groups by appointment.
Cartoon Classes--Youth, Adults, Lectures offered (your
location), Noted Cartoonist Signing Events, Good Clean
Fun for All Ages, Host for NE Cartoonist Club.
Small
Donation at the door & Memberships Available.
Lower Level at the Community Center, Montcalm St.,Ticonderoga,
NY
www.ticonderogacartoonmuseum.com
La Chute River Interpretive Trail,
(518) 585-6619.
A
guide to the natural and industrial history of the La
Chute River, with interpretive signage. Begin at the
iron railing, overlooking Bi-Centennial Park. The La
Chute River flows over the falls carrying water from
Lake George, from above and to Lake Champlain, a half
mile down stream. Follow the signage to La Chute Lane
and continue your journey through the history of the
area.
Lord
Howe Valley Farm, (518) 585-3009.
The
Perfect Family Fun Spot! Petting Farm, Playground, Gift
Barn & Frontier Town 9 Hole Mini Golf. Lord Howe
Valley Snack Bar, serving Michigan's, soft ice cream
and more.
Open
daily spring-fall 10-8 weather permitting. Located 3
miles south of monument, 2 miles north of Rogers Rock
Campsite Rte 9N.
Silver
Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks (518)543-8833
Silver
Bay sits serenely upon the northern shores of beautiful
Lake George and within the majestic mountains of the
Adirondack Park . More than a century old, Silver Bay
provides a unique rustic setting for conferences, family
reunions, weddings, retreats, and vacations.
The
Silver Bay campus occupies 700 acres of Adirondack paradise
and is a Registered National Historic place with activities
for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are relaxing in a
rocking chair, hiking on our nature trails, kayaking,
taking a trip on the Silver Spray, or simply oberserving
the breath taking scenery, Silver Bay provides an inspirational
environment for all.
Stroll
the campus and feel the enrichment and hospitality that
Silver Bay has to offer. The mission of Silver Bay YMCA
of the Adirondacks is to offer all people opportunities
to renew, refresh, and nurture their spirit, mind, and
body. www.silverbay.org
Essex
County Fish Hatchery (518) 597-3844
Located
in Crown Point, NY, raises three species of trout -
rainbow, brown, and brook. In addition to our
two-year olds, our facility also raises roughly 20,000
yearling brook trout annually. Our hatchery is
open to the public and over a dozen rearing ponds, full
of trout, are situated on-site for your viewing pleasure.
Our well-manicured grounds offer a pleasant setting
for a family outing or picnic, and educational routs
for special school or community groups can be arranged
. Open year round.
Penfield
Homestead Museum (518) 597- 3804
The village of Ironville is on the National Register
of Historic Places. Visit the museum and learn how Penfield
helped usher in the Electric Age. The walking tour includes
ten numbered stops in the village and Old Iron Works.
www.penfieldmuseum.org
Crown
Point State Historic Site (518) 597-4666
Join
the countless visitors who have been exploring the ruins
of Fort St. Frederic and His Majesty's Fort of Crown
Point since the early 1800s. Learn about the men
who controlled the narrows at the head of Lake Champlain
and the events that shaped this country during the colonial
period. In the visitors center, exhibits interpret the
French, British and American chapters of Crown Point's
history. Open May to October
739
Bridge Road, Crown Point, NY 12928
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