Food Scene
Irises Cafe & Wine Bar
20-22 City Hall PlGreat food and ambiance
Aleka's
103 Margaret StFantastic Mediterranean/Greek food
Texas Roadhouse
356 Cornelia StFun atmosphere and good food!
YAMA Sushi
62 Margaret StBest Sushi in Plattsburgh!
Anthony's Restaurant & Bistro
538 NY-3Fine Dining
Traditional Italian food made from "Old Country" recipes. Owned and operated by Arnie Pavone, Arnie's has been a landmark in Plattsburgh since the 1950's
Arnie's Restaurant
20 Margaret StTraditional Italian food made from "Old Country" recipes. Owned and operated by Arnie Pavone, Arnie's has been a landmark in Plattsburgh since the 1950's
Excellent New England Clam Chowder!
24 locals recommend
The Great Adirondack Brewing Co. and Great Adirondack Steak and Seafood Co.
2442 Main StExcellent New England Clam Chowder!
Drinks & Nightlife
In addition to being a nightclub, "Rid's" also has a great lunch menu.
10 locals recommend
Olive Ridley's Restaurant & Lounge
37 Court StIn addition to being a nightclub, "Rid's" also has a great lunch menu.
Naked Turtle
1 Dock StLive music on selected nights. Great food!
The Green Room
9 Bridge StGreat place to hang out, dance and meet people.
Sightseeing
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Memorial HighwayDrive the Memorial Hwy to the top of Whiteface mountain and be rewarded with STUNNING views for the Adirondack Mountains.
33 locals recommend
Whiteface Memorial Highway
Whiteface Memorial HighwayDrive the Memorial Hwy to the top of Whiteface mountain and be rewarded with STUNNING views for the Adirondack Mountains.
Lake Placid
Fort Ticonderoga
102 Fort Ti Rdhttp://www.fortticonderoga.org/history-and-collections/timeline
http://visitadirondacks.com for a complete listing of events scheduled throughout the Adirondack Park.
73 locals recommend
Adirondack Mountains
http://visitadirondacks.com for a complete listing of events scheduled throughout the Adirondack Park.
http://www.echovermont.org/
ECHO's mission is to educate and delight people about the Ecology, Culture, History, and Opportunities for Stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin.
168 locals recommend
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College Sthttp://www.echovermont.org/
ECHO's mission is to educate and delight people about the Ecology, Culture, History, and Opportunities for Stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin.
http://ausablechasm.com/
Ausable Chasm - Adventures in the Adirondacks
Explore the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks. Come visit Ausable Chasm for an assortment of adventures you will not find at any other single location in the Adirondacks. Hike, float and/or climb as you go back in time as you experience one of the oldest natural attractions in the United States (Est. 1870). Immerse yourself in a primeval Adirondack forest as you stroll past Rainbow Falls, Elephant's Head, Column Rock, Hyde's Cave and the eerie quiet of Mystic Gorge. Descend hundreds of feet to walk on natural stone walkways and gaze upon eons of geologic history etched in stone.
157 locals recommend
Ausable Chasm
http://ausablechasm.com/
Ausable Chasm - Adventures in the Adirondacks
Explore the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks. Come visit Ausable Chasm for an assortment of adventures you will not find at any other single location in the Adirondacks. Hike, float and/or climb as you go back in time as you experience one of the oldest natural attractions in the United States (Est. 1870). Immerse yourself in a primeval Adirondack forest as you stroll past Rainbow Falls, Elephant's Head, Column Rock, Hyde's Cave and the eerie quiet of Mystic Gorge. Descend hundreds of feet to walk on natural stone walkways and gaze upon eons of geologic history etched in stone.
http://highfallsgorge.com/
High Falls Gorge is a 22 acre, privately owned nature park. We provide safe trail access for all ages to an otherwise inaccessible area, with four splendid Adirondack waterfalls cascading over rocks into a deep crevice carved a billion years ago. In the shadow of Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, you can take a nature walk and hike to view the famous AuSable River as it cascades over ancient granite cliffs.
Sturdy bridges, walkways and groomed walking and hiking trails provide safe access to breathtaking Adirondack views and scenic photographic vantage points.
102 locals recommend
High Falls Gorge
4761 NY-86http://highfallsgorge.com/
High Falls Gorge is a 22 acre, privately owned nature park. We provide safe trail access for all ages to an otherwise inaccessible area, with four splendid Adirondack waterfalls cascading over rocks into a deep crevice carved a billion years ago. In the shadow of Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, you can take a nature walk and hike to view the famous AuSable River as it cascades over ancient granite cliffs.
Sturdy bridges, walkways and groomed walking and hiking trails provide safe access to breathtaking Adirondack views and scenic photographic vantage points.
http://www.soea.com/
Lake Champlain is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. after the five Great Lakes, and is one of Vermont´s most sought after destinations especially for a Vermont Weddings or Corporate events. The best way to enjoy the lake is with our Vermont lake cruises aboard the 363 passenger Spirit of Ethan Allen III. Discover the region´s rich history, as the Captain´s narration unfolds tales of Indian lore, the Revolutionary War, and Ethan Allen himself. Explore the depths of the shoreline as the ship cruises alongside the lake´s unique geographic formations. Savor the majestic beauty of the Adirondack and Green Mountain ranges that surround the lake. Bring your cameras–the largest recorded mass sighting of Champ, our elusive lake monster, was aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen I.
28 locals recommend
Spirit of Ethan Allen
1 College Sthttp://www.soea.com/
Lake Champlain is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. after the five Great Lakes, and is one of Vermont´s most sought after destinations especially for a Vermont Weddings or Corporate events. The best way to enjoy the lake is with our Vermont lake cruises aboard the 363 passenger Spirit of Ethan Allen III. Discover the region´s rich history, as the Captain´s narration unfolds tales of Indian lore, the Revolutionary War, and Ethan Allen himself. Explore the depths of the shoreline as the ship cruises alongside the lake´s unique geographic formations. Savor the majestic beauty of the Adirondack and Green Mountain ranges that surround the lake. Bring your cameras–the largest recorded mass sighting of Champ, our elusive lake monster, was aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen I.
Parks & Nature
The Wild Center, and its new Wild Walk—an elevated trail across the treetops—is an all-day attraction, including 81-acres of outdoors, a 54,000-square-foot museum with movies and live animals, guided canoe paddles, and hands-on everything. https://www.wildcenter.org/
169 locals recommend
The Wild Center
45 Museum Dr The Wild Center, and its new Wild Walk—an elevated trail across the treetops—is an all-day attraction, including 81-acres of outdoors, a 54,000-square-foot museum with movies and live animals, guided canoe paddles, and hands-on everything. https://www.wildcenter.org/
http://www.lakechamplainregion.com/recreation/outdoors/birding/wilcox-docks
The City of Plattsburgh offers a few good places to check out Lake Champlain. Wilcox Docks and boat launch area gives birders good views of Cumberland Bay and the surrounding lake where they can find wintering and migrating waterfowl such as bufflehead, common goldeneye, common merganser, and greater and lesser scaup. There are also often gulls mixed in with the ducks, and the concentration of birds can attract raptors such as bald eagles and peregrine falcons.
Wilcox Dock
Wilcox Dockhttp://www.lakechamplainregion.com/recreation/outdoors/birding/wilcox-docks
The City of Plattsburgh offers a few good places to check out Lake Champlain. Wilcox Docks and boat launch area gives birders good views of Cumberland Bay and the surrounding lake where they can find wintering and migrating waterfowl such as bufflehead, common goldeneye, common merganser, and greater and lesser scaup. There are also often gulls mixed in with the ducks, and the concentration of birds can attract raptors such as bald eagles and peregrine falcons.
http://parks.ny.gov/parks/30/details.aspx
Point Au Roche State Park, on the northwestern shore of Lake Champlain, is a mixture of open and forested areas, most of them natural and undeveloped. The park's large day-use area has a protected, sandy beach, picnic facilities and concession stand. Boating and fishing are popular activities, as are volleyball, softball and other games. The park offers 60 designated mooring sites in Deep Bay. The staffed Nature Center offers a variety of programs open to the public all year. The park's trails, including nature, hiking and biking trails, wind through interesting habitats, from forest to marsh to shoreline. The trails are in use all year for school programs, nature hikes and cross-country skiing. The park also provides access for ice fishing.
Point Au Roche State Park
Point Au Roche State Parkhttp://parks.ny.gov/parks/30/details.aspx
Point Au Roche State Park, on the northwestern shore of Lake Champlain, is a mixture of open and forested areas, most of them natural and undeveloped. The park's large day-use area has a protected, sandy beach, picnic facilities and concession stand. Boating and fishing are popular activities, as are volleyball, softball and other games. The park offers 60 designated mooring sites in Deep Bay. The staffed Nature Center offers a variety of programs open to the public all year. The park's trails, including nature, hiking and biking trails, wind through interesting habitats, from forest to marsh to shoreline. The trails are in use all year for school programs, nature hikes and cross-country skiing. The park also provides access for ice fishing.
http://www.summitpost.org/poke-o-moonshine/150972
Although a smaller summit, this mountain offers a several great opportunities for outdoors-minded folks. A STEEP short hike to a great summit with fine views of the distant High Peaks, Lake Champlain, and Mount Mansfield, VT (45 miles east). Also, the cliff bands (some in excess of 500' offer great opportunities for rock climbing in both summer and winter.
The hiking trail is only about 1.2 miles to the top, but the first .08 miles is steep offering an average grade approaching 35%. An added benifit is that this peak offers a open FiRETOWER at the summit that can be climbed for additional views.
For the rock climbers, there are several opportunities for near vertical assents of the east face of the mountain. This area has, and is, one of the more popular rock climbing venues in the Adirondacks. No matter when you plan to rock face this mountain (summer of winter), you will likely find others attacking the cliffs as well.
For the hike, a total of 1280" of ascent is achieved in the 1.1 mile hike, which offer a great conditioning hike for latter High Peaks.
The trailhead is located next to the Poke-o-moonshine State campground off Route NY 9. From the south, take the northway (Rt. I-87) exit 32 and drive north for approx. 9 miles to the campground. From the North, take exit 33 (off I-87) and follow NY 9 three miles south to the campground.
21 locals recommend
Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain
http://www.summitpost.org/poke-o-moonshine/150972
Although a smaller summit, this mountain offers a several great opportunities for outdoors-minded folks. A STEEP short hike to a great summit with fine views of the distant High Peaks, Lake Champlain, and Mount Mansfield, VT (45 miles east). Also, the cliff bands (some in excess of 500' offer great opportunities for rock climbing in both summer and winter.
The hiking trail is only about 1.2 miles to the top, but the first .08 miles is steep offering an average grade approaching 35%. An added benifit is that this peak offers a open FiRETOWER at the summit that can be climbed for additional views.
For the rock climbers, there are several opportunities for near vertical assents of the east face of the mountain. This area has, and is, one of the more popular rock climbing venues in the Adirondacks. No matter when you plan to rock face this mountain (summer of winter), you will likely find others attacking the cliffs as well.
For the hike, a total of 1280" of ascent is achieved in the 1.1 mile hike, which offer a great conditioning hike for latter High Peaks.
The trailhead is located next to the Poke-o-moonshine State campground off Route NY 9. From the south, take the northway (Rt. I-87) exit 32 and drive north for approx. 9 miles to the campground. From the North, take exit 33 (off I-87) and follow NY 9 three miles south to the campground.
Entertainment & Activities
The Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor
U.S. 9Old Forge
Water Park, The Adirondack Museum
Arts & Culture
How Plattsburgh’s Only Historic House Museum Came To Be.
When Fannie Hall died on October 4, 1913, it was the end of the Delord family. In her will, she left her “historic relics” to a museum. Fannie also left the house to the Physicians Hospital. For the next ten years, her faithful servant Catherine Dowling served as caretaker of the house, protecting and preserving not only the house but also Fannie’s historic relics.
Today the Museum is filled with portraits, furniture, dinnerware, books, letters and personal items owned by three generations of the Delord family. Stop by the Museum and see what we are all about!
9 locals recommend
Kent-Delord House Museum
17 Cumberland Ave How Plattsburgh’s Only Historic House Museum Came To Be.
When Fannie Hall died on October 4, 1913, it was the end of the Delord family. In her will, she left her “historic relics” to a museum. Fannie also left the house to the Physicians Hospital. For the next ten years, her faithful servant Catherine Dowling served as caretaker of the house, protecting and preserving not only the house but also Fannie’s historic relics.
Today the Museum is filled with portraits, furniture, dinnerware, books, letters and personal items owned by three generations of the Delord family. Stop by the Museum and see what we are all about!
http://www.clintoncountyhistorical.org/#!bluff-point-lighthouse/cy24
Placed in service in 1874, the Bluff Point Light was one of the last lighthouses to be manned on the lake. It guided ships through the narrow passageway between the island and the New York shore for almost 60 years.
Its fifth-order Fresnel lens was seen each evening from 1874 until 1930 when a steel tower was erected just south of the structure.
In 2002, the lighthouse was reactivated when the light was removed from the steel tower and re-installed in the lighthouse.
Bluff Point Lighthouse is open seasonally in July and August, Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tours are free and open to the public. The views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains are spectacular from the Lighthouse tower.
Lighthouse tours feature displays on a variety of topics unique to the lighthouse: the fresnel lens, the iron tower, the architecture, the family life of a lighthouse keeper, geology and ecology of the island, and the history of Valcour Island.
Group tours of the Lighthouse can be arranged by contacting the Clinton County Historical Museum at 518-561-0340.
Valcour Island
http://www.clintoncountyhistorical.org/#!bluff-point-lighthouse/cy24
Placed in service in 1874, the Bluff Point Light was one of the last lighthouses to be manned on the lake. It guided ships through the narrow passageway between the island and the New York shore for almost 60 years.
Its fifth-order Fresnel lens was seen each evening from 1874 until 1930 when a steel tower was erected just south of the structure.
In 2002, the lighthouse was reactivated when the light was removed from the steel tower and re-installed in the lighthouse.
Bluff Point Lighthouse is open seasonally in July and August, Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tours are free and open to the public. The views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains are spectacular from the Lighthouse tower.
Lighthouse tours feature displays on a variety of topics unique to the lighthouse: the fresnel lens, the iron tower, the architecture, the family life of a lighthouse keeper, geology and ecology of the island, and the history of Valcour Island.
Group tours of the Lighthouse can be arranged by contacting the Clinton County Historical Museum at 518-561-0340.
http://www.clintoncountyhistorical.org/#!about/c1enr
The Clinton County Historical Museum is located in Plattsburgh's Museum Campus, at 98 Ohio Avenue, in Plattsburgh, NY. The building is an historic landmark on it's own, as it is one of the original buildings constructed as part of the Plattsburgh Post, built on land that was in use by the United States Army since the War of 1812.
Nearby attractions include the Terry Gordon Bike Path, a recreational trail for walking, running, and bicycling, which runs directly behind the Museum with Lake Champlain only a short walk away. Directly adjacent to the CCHA is the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, War of 1812 Museum and the Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum.
Clinton County Historical Association and Museum
98 Ohio Avehttp://www.clintoncountyhistorical.org/#!about/c1enr
The Clinton County Historical Museum is located in Plattsburgh's Museum Campus, at 98 Ohio Avenue, in Plattsburgh, NY. The building is an historic landmark on it's own, as it is one of the original buildings constructed as part of the Plattsburgh Post, built on land that was in use by the United States Army since the War of 1812.
Nearby attractions include the Terry Gordon Bike Path, a recreational trail for walking, running, and bicycling, which runs directly behind the Museum with Lake Champlain only a short walk away. Directly adjacent to the CCHA is the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, War of 1812 Museum and the Plattsburgh Air Force Base Museum.
Shopping
Champlain Center Mall
60 Smithfield BlvdChurch St. is a great place to visit. The entire road has been closed to vehicle traffic, offering a safe, and entertaining shopping experience. There are several restaurants, specialty shops and street performers most every weekend.
142 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StChurch St. is a great place to visit. The entire road has been closed to vehicle traffic, offering a safe, and entertaining shopping experience. There are several restaurants, specialty shops and street performers most every weekend.
University Mall station