Adirondack Waterways - Locks Passage Touring
Adirondack Waterways - Locks Passage Touring
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Whitehall to Rouses Point! Experience the great Northeast Journey. (as summarized and suggested tour by America's Byways)
The Locks Passage - 133 mile of waterways that carried travelers for centuries for commerce and travel. Rich in history of the days of great iron and lumber where the commerce of the day. If you are a seaman, this tour is a must; but the tour is also a wonderful trip for the entire family. Below are enjoyable sites to start enjoying! Check out our accommodations directory and dining for revitalization, as well as our Guide Services if you want to really want to get out on the big puddle!
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Locks # Sites (Granville to Whitehall)
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Pember Museum Granville - Natural History & Nature Preserve: tours, hikes, day camps and special programs. Open YR 518-642-1515 |
Slate Valley Museum Granville - heritage of slate, museum exhibits, programs. Open YR 518-642-1417 |
Whitehall Canal Harbor Park - Whitehall Includes boat utility, park, launch & recreation area. Walking distance from Amtrak & town center |
Lock # Sites (visit Ticonderoga)
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Hancock House Replica of John Hancock's Boston mansion, open Weds - Sat. 518-585-7868 |
Ticonderoga Heritage Museum 518-585-2696 |
LaChute River Interpretive Trail A connection between Lake George and Lake Champlain, interpretative trail. 518-585-669 |
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18th century fort & 2000 acres, museum and restaurant (a full day adventure) Open May - Oct.518-585-2821 |
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Penfield Homestead Museum A walk in history and birthplace of the electrical age. Open May - Oct. 518-597-3804 |
Crown Point State Historical Site Historical ruins w/site museum and exhibits. Open May - Oct. 518-598-3666 |
Champlain Monument & Lighthouse Classical & French Renaissance, commemorating the Samuel D. Champlain discovery of the lake! |
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The Iron Center Railroad & Mining Heritage Park, restored Romanesque Revival train station. Open June-October. 518-546-3587 |
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Westport Depot Restored train station, home to Depot Theater with plays and programs. Amtrak Station. Open June - Oct. 518-962-4449 |
Adirondack History Center & Colonial Gardens Museum displaying 2 centuries of life. Open May - Oct. 518-873-6466 |
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Lock # Sites (Visit Willsboro)
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Adsit Log Cabin Built by Samuel Adsit in 1778, cabin & artifacts of the pioneer era. 518-963-4897 |
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Lock # Sites (Visit Keeseville)
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Poke-O-Moonshine State Campground Camping and some of the best rock climbing 518-834-9045 |
Keeseville Historic District Walking Tour 518-834-9606 for guide book |
Sandstone cliffs form 500 million years ago, geological wonder w/gift & snack bar Open May - Oct 800-537-1211 |
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Lock # Sites (Plattsburgh & Chazy)
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Clinton Community College on Bluff Point Best panoramic views of Plattsburgh & Valcour Bays & Islands, 136 Clinton Point Dr, Valcour |
Clinton County Historical Museum Exhibits of area's history. Open Tue-Friday 518-561-0430 |
Kent-Delord Museum Interprets daily live in the 18th century Cumberland Ave 518-461-1035 |
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Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Center City Hall Place, 2nd floor - models, artifacts and memorabilia 518-562-3535 |
Valcour Island State Park Accessible by boat, primitive camping, hiking & birding 518-561-0340
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Point Au Roche State Park Pne of Lake Champlain's finest beaches. 518-563-6444 |
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Alice T. Miner Museum Features Americana from the 19th century, a 15 room colonial home, Rt 9, Chazy. Open Feb-Dec 518-846-7336 |
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Lock # Sites (Rouses Point)
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Rouses Point Overlook Village park & overlook with views of lake & VT. Open YR 518-297-5502 |
Public Beaches along the way
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Willsboro Bay 518-963-8668 |
Lake George, Ticonderoga 518-585-6619 |
Champ Beach Park 518-546-7123 |
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Ausable Point State Campground 518-561-7080 |
Normandie Beach Club Westport |
Mirror Lake, 518-523-2445 |
| Bulwagga Bay, Port Henry 518-546-7500 |
Port Douglas 518-834-7292 |
Noblewood Park, Willsboro |
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Visit our directory of Waterways |
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Other towns along the way - directors coming soon
| Putnam | Wadhams | Lewis |
| Witherbee | Chesterfield | Ausable Forks |
| Port Kent | Port Douglas | Chesterfield |
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| Guide Books & Maps |
Adirondack North Country |
Paddling.net Resources |
| Adirondack Paddlers Map 518-775-2925 | Delorme Mapping Co. | Maptech Waterproof Charts |
| Lake Champlain Nautical Charts, 800-638-8975 | Fishing Hot Spots Maps (Lk. George & Lk. Champlain) | Empire State Marine Trades |
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Club Nautico Boat Rentals @ Westport Marina, 800-626-0342 |
State-wide Emergency Search & Rescue/Fire Hot Line 518-891-0235 | Amtrak |
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Adirondack Trailways 800-585-8555 |
Greyhound Bus Lines 518-793-5052 |
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Relishing Our Resources guide book 518-873-6466 |
Lake Champlain Visitors Center 866-842-5253 |
Other Trail Information to Request (FREE)
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Lake Champlain Walkways 518-597-9660 |
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New York Independence Trail 866-687-8724 |
Lake Champlain's Underwater Historic Preserve 518-897-1200 |
Lake Champlain Paddler's Trail 802-658-1414 |
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