Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga (admission fee)
Built by the French in1755, Fort Ticonderoga(Carillon) played a critical strategic
role in both the Seven Years' War and the American War for Independence. 18th
Century comes to life. Experience the sights and sounds. The Fife and Drum Corp performs music and artillery demonstrations daily during July and August. World-renowned collections of muskets, powder and artifacts are on display. Living history demonstrations, interpreters in period clothing, and a military museum help tell the story or this National Historic Landmark.
Trails wind through 600 acres of former battlefield. 518-585-2821
www.fort-ticonderoga.org
Built by the French in1755, Fort Ticonderoga(Carillon) played a critical strategic
role in both the Seven Years' War and the American War for Independence. 18th
Century comes to life. Experience the sights and sounds. The Fife and Drum Corp performs music and artillery demonstrations daily during July and August. World-renowned collections of muskets, powder and artifacts are on display. Living history demonstrations, interpreters in period clothing, and a military museum help tell the story or this National Historic Landmark.
Trails wind through 600 acres of former battlefield. 518-585-2821
www.fort-ticonderoga.org
Kings Garden
King's Garden
The fertile plain below Fort Ticonderoga tells stories not of war and conquest, but
of nature's bounty and beauty. The King's Garden has recently been restored to its circa 1920's appearance. Two other historic gardens have been recreated, the Garrison Garden and the Native American garden. 518-585-2821
The fertile plain below Fort Ticonderoga tells stories not of war and conquest, but
of nature's bounty and beauty. The King's Garden has recently been restored to its circa 1920's appearance. Two other historic gardens have been recreated, the Garrison Garden and the Native American garden. 518-585-2821
La Chute Trail
La Chute Trail (.5 miles RT, easy)
The La Chute River which drops 230 feet as it flows from Lake George to Lake Champlain, has driven mills since 1755. Here, lumber, iron, graphite and grain became the grist for American growth and expansion throughout the 19th century. By 1900, pulp and paper production dominated the scene. The former industrial land has been reclaimed as "Bicentennial Park". An illustrated trail guide and map traces the natural and industrial history of this historic river. Trail guides may be obtained at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, Heritage Museum, Black Watch Memorial Library. 518-585 6619.
The La Chute River which drops 230 feet as it flows from Lake George to Lake Champlain, has driven mills since 1755. Here, lumber, iron, graphite and grain became the grist for American growth and expansion throughout the 19th century. By 1900, pulp and paper production dominated the scene. The former industrial land has been reclaimed as "Bicentennial Park". An illustrated trail guide and map traces the natural and industrial history of this historic river. Trail guides may be obtained at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, Heritage Museum, Black Watch Memorial Library. 518-585 6619.
Adirondack Museum
Begin your Adirondack experience with a visit to the Adirondack Museum. A regional museum of history and art, the Adirondack Museum's 22 indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces are situated on 32 landscaped acres, offering spectacular mountain and lake views. The museum’s extensive collections give visitors the opportunity to experience how people have lived, worked, traveled and played in the Adirondacks since the 1800s. Exhibit themes include: boats and boating, land transportation, outdoor recreation, the environment, logging, rustic traditions, fine arts, and tourism. Interactive discovery centers and hands-on activities abound throughout the museum, making the museum a fun place for families with children to play and learn. Watch the Boat Builder in Residence construct a traditional Adirondack guideboat, take part in a workshop, feed the fish, or participate in a field trip.Services at the Adirondack Museum include the Lake View Café, open 11am to 4pm daily, overlooking pristine Blue Mountain Lake. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the grounds. Be sure to visit the Museum Store in the Visitor Center for a variety of Adirondack related gifts. Allow 2 – 3 hours for a relaxing visit. 9097 New York 30 Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 (518) 352-7311
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
