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Plattsburgh, New York
The City of Plattsburgh is rich in history and played a pivital role in the Revolutionary War of 1812 because of its stratigic location at the head of Lake Champlain. The Battle of Plattsburgh occured on Sept 11, 1814 and involved over 15,000 British Troops and a large Navy Fleet. Badly outnumbered, only 1500 Americian army troops under the command of Brigadier Alexander MaComb and a small Americian fleet under the command of Lieutanant Thomas Macdonough successfully defended Cumberland Bay and defeated the British forces. Today the Battle of Plattsburgh is celebrated and reinacted between September 7-15th in honor of these Americian heros.
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Plattsburgh Area Attractions

Alice T. Miner Colonial Collection & Museum - Located in Chazy, N.Y. on Route 9 north of Plattsburgh. Opened in 1924, the museum was created by Alice T. Miner, a pioneer in the colonial revivement movement and wife of William H. Miner, railroad industrialist. You will see 15 rooms filled with period furniture, miniature furniture, a vast china collection, porcelain and glass, a superb collection of early samplers and other textiles, War of 1812 muskets, Revolutionary War cannon balls, dolls and other early Americana. Open: Feb. - Dec. 22. Tues. - Sat., 10 - 4. (518) 846-7336. Admission charge.

Battle of Plattsburgh Interpitive Center Museums 41 City Hall Place
Battle of Plattsburgh Association is dedicated to developing and operating the Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Center and War of 1812 Museum. In this effort we will collect, preserve and maintain appropriate artifacts and undertake a national education effort to publicize the significance of the Battle of Plattsburgh in the War of 1812 and our nation’s history.
The Allan S. Everest Interpretive Center is located at 31 Washington Road on the Museum Campus. The exhibits chronologically recount the events of the battles at Plattsburgh within the context of the War of 1812: the political and economical causes of the war; the land and naval engagements at Plattsburgh; and the significant role that the battles here played in the final peace negotiations.

Lake Champlain Bikeways Lake Champlain Bikeways Clearinghouse c/o Lake Champlain Visitors Center 814 Bridge Road, Crown Point, NY 12928 Fax: (518) 597-4648 Lake Champlain Bikeways' mission is to promote bicycling throughout the Lake Champlain regions of New York, Vermont and Quebec for the purposes of increasing opportunities for bicycle recreation and transportation, improving the quality of life, enhancing the economic vitality, advocating for sustainable communities, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and raising public awareness and appreciation of inherent scenic, historic, cultural, natural and recreational resources throughout the area.Cyclists who ride in the Champlain Valley know it has all the right ingredients for a premier bicycle touring destination: peaceful country roads, picturesque villages, breathtaking scenery, charming B&B's and inns, country stores and farmstands, bicycle tour outfitters, impressive historic sites and museums, lovely shoreline parks and campgrounds, convenient connections to passenger rail lines and ferry crossings, and access to numerous lakes and rivers.

Clinton County Historical Museum - 48 Court Street, downtown Plattsburgh, N.Y. The museum interprets the area's history on Lake Champlain. Collections feature Redford glass, Staffordshire china, portraiture, photographs and textiles. Special exhibitions are regularly presented. Open: Year round. Tues. - Fri., 12 - 4. Sat., 1 - 4. (518) 561-0340. Admission charge.

1812 Homested - Located in Willsboro, the Homestead is a fascinating working farm and museum of. the 1800's. The complex includes a farmhouse originally built as a tavern in 1812, where you might sample cornbread from the hearth; a woodshop where you might help the hired man make cedar shakes or split rails; a cabin, where you might hand dip your own candle; and a one room schoolhouse. Not to mention gardens, oxen, sheep and livestock. Student programs, are offered throughout the school year, with "hands on" experiences including dipping candles, woodwork, feeding the animals, attending lessons in the schoolhouse, baking on the hearth, spinning wool, pressing cider, boiling maple syrup, making soap and cheese, blacksmithing, and learning Native American lore and skills. The 1812 Homestead Nature Trail is designed for curriculum-related ecological study. Special events include craft workshops, a spring Maple Sugaring Festival., a fall Apple Fest, a Hearthside Thanksgiving and a Carol Sing in December. Open: Daily from July 1 to Columbus Day, 12-4pm.-Speclal tours & events may be arranged year-round. (518) 963-4071.

Art Museum at Plattsburgh State - Plattsburgh State University, Plattsburgh, N.Y. An extensive array of permanent and changing exhibits. Among its features are the Rockwell Kent Gallery, housing the largest collection anywhere of works by Rockwell Kent; the Nina Winkel Sculpture Court, the largest space in the nation devoted to the sculpture of one woman; the Burke Gallery, used for changing historical and contemporary exhibitions; the Myers Lobby Gallery, used to display student art; the Sculpture Park and Sculpture Terrace. Open: Year round except major holidays and Dec. 24 - Jan. 3. Daily, 12 - 4. (518) 564-2813. Free.

Kent-Delord House - 17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, N.Y. An exceptional museum, home of the Delord family for three generations (1810 - 1913). Furnished with family belongings, including a collection of 18th and 19th century furniture, Canton porcelain, Royal Crown Derby, Sandwich glass and monogrammed silver. Family portraits are attributed to well known early American artists. The Federal-style garden was laid out according to an 1812 design. Other gardens include a colorful Victorian garden, antique roses and a garden of herbs. The barn provides space for many programs, including summer concerts. Open: March - December. Tues. - Fri., 9 - 4; Sat., 12 - 4. (518) 561-1035. Admission charge.

Champlain Valley Transportation Museum -6 Museum Way
The Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, CVTM, was founded in 2000 by a group of Plattsburgh area car and history enthusiasts. Originally designed to be a car museum, featuring the Lozier Automobile Company's history, CVTM has grown to cover all forms of transportation in the area. CVTM explores and interprets the rich history of transportation in the Champlain Valley.

Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Center - Located in City Hall, downtown Plattsburgh, N.Y. The Center features a diorama and exhibits telling the story of the Battle of Plattsburgh in 1814. It is an excellent place to begin your exploration of the rich military history of Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley. (518) 562-3534. Free.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Vergennes, VT 05491 802-475-2022 802-475-2953 (fax) info@lcmm.org A non-profit organization for preserving and sharing the heritage of Lake Champlain. Member of the Vermont Museum and Gallery Alliance and Council of American Maritime Museums. Operating with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Spirit Of Plattsburgh
Gwendy Lauritzen
348 Flynn Ave
Burlington,VT05401-5015
Phone: 518-566-7447
Fax: 802-860-2261
Email: spirit@soea.com
Website: http://SOEA.com
Description: Spirit of Plattsburgh - 500 passenger cruise ship. Daily narrated scenic tours, lunch, brunch, dinner, murder mystery, variety show, lobster dinner cruises. Available for private charters- weddings, corporate outings, conventions, three decks - 2 enclosed and heated, top open air deck. On board food & beverage. May - October.

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Adirondack Culinary Arts
The Adirondacks & the Lake Champlain Valley of Upstate New York & Vermont have long been known for their truly unique & varied cuisine ranging from fresh caught native brook trout cooked over an open campfire to world class dining at five star resorts. In the internationally acclaimed Olympic Village of Lake Placid, diners can choose from exciting restaurants with menus featuring everything from sushi and health foods to hearty Adirondack homecooked meals. The Culinary Arts program at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks was founded on the principle of learning by doing. Many of todays local chefs learned their trade at Paul Smith's.
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The City of Burlington is the largest and most populated city in Vermont and and is often refered to as the "Queen of Lake Champlain" because of its unique location on the eastern shores of beautiful Lake Champlain bordering the edge of the Adirondack Park. Each year, Burlington welcomes thousands of visitors traveling to the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack mountains of upstate New York. The city of Burlington is famous for its quintessential charm and architectural beauty and is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States.
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Middlebury, Vermont
Middlebury was originally chartered in 1761 and is a Shire Town (county seat) of Addison County located in the heart of Vermont dairy country. Middlebury is also home to the highly accredited Middlebury College and represents the quintessential New England college town complete with village green and historic architecture. The famous poet Robert Frost spent the last 23 summers of his life in the countryside outside Middlebury which is why, today, Middlebury is affectionately known as "Frost" country.
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Westport, New York
Westport is truly one of the most scenic towns on Lake Champlain providing picturesque views of both the Adirondack high peaks of New York and the Green Mountains in Vermont. Westport is a quaint 19th Century Village offering visitors everything from a full service marina and 18-hole championship golf course to numerous public parks and a lovely village green boasting a classic 1885 library.
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Adirondack Golf
The Adirondacks have been a summer destination for golfers for over one hundred years. It is a golfers paradise with several world class courses for you to choose from. From scenic Highland Park , to 45 hole Lake Placid Club , to smaller Saranac Lake Golf Club and Westport Country Club, you won't be disapointed .

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Area Golf Courses

Bluff Point Golf & Country Club
“America’s Second Oldest Resort Golf Course” Designed by A.W. Tillinghast 75 Bluff Point Dr Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (518) 563-3172

Schroon Lake Municipal Golf Course
36 Club House Dr, Schroon Lake - (518) 532-9359

Queensbury Country Club
Pro Shop 793-3711 for Tee-times
Conveniently located near beautiful Lake George, overlooking the Adirondack Mountains.Eighteen superbly maintained holes Surrounded by Adirondack Mountains Driving Range and Putting Green Priced low for family budget Early Bird Special - June thru August

Highland Park Country Club
195 Haviland road, Queensbury, NY
Pro Shop (518)761-4653
Tee Times available 7 days in advance (518) 761-4653
Hiland Park Country Club pro shop is a fully stocked pro-line golf center and club fitting facility.

Westport Country Club
18 holes over 6,544 yards with a par of 72 (Public) Liberty Street Westport, NY 12993 (800) 600-6655

Cobble Hill Golf Course
Cobble Hill Course 9 holes over 3,033 yards with a par of 35 (Municipal) RR 9 Elizabethtown, NY 12932 (518) 873-6555

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Craig Wood Golf Course - Lake Placid
518-523-9811 877-999-9473 (In Season)
Craig Wood Golf Course offers a challenging round of golf in a spectacular setting. Designed by Seymour Dunn in 1925, this carefully maintained municipal course is strategically carved into the Adirondack countryside. It’s the perfect opportunity for a great round of golf.

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Tee Times: 518-523-4460 800-874-1980 Lake Placid
Set amidst towering white pines in the heart of Adirondack splendor the historic Lake Placid Club offers unique real estate that is stunning in its natural beauty and rich with recreational opportunities. The Club comprises over 900 acres of land providing a variety of exclusive Adirondack homes, Condominiums and lots with an unmatched range of amenities - including 45 holes of championship golf - and conveniently located close to the center of the village of Lake Placid.

Whiteface Club & Resort Golf Course -
518-523-2551 1-800-422-6757 Lake Placid
Whiteface Club Golf Course is one of the most notable and majestic golf courses in the eastern United States. Built in 1898 on the shores of Lake Placid, it soon became the course of royalty, move stars and famous sports figures.

Saranac Inn Golf & Country Club -
518-891-1402 Saranac Lake
The Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club was founded at the turn of the century and designed by renowned Scottish Pro and Architect Seymour Dunn. The course was designed using the natural terrain to provide a wonderful golfing experience, with spectacular mountain views, pure mountain air and a memorable fragrance emanating form the balsams that line the course.

Saranac Lake Golf Club -
518-891-2675 Ray Brook
A friendly 9-hole course on route 86, between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid fun for both novice and experienced golfers. Offers a complete practice facility. 518-891-2675.

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