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Business District. In addition there is a pier that offers a beautiful view
of the lake and the Champlain Bridge as well as fishing access.
Champ Beach Park:
Located along Lake Champlain the park has a
sandy beach, children’s playground, horseshoes, basketball court and
beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Bridge.
“Champ” The Lake Champlain Monster:
Does Lake Champlain
harbor a monster? Port Henry sure thinks so. Our resident monster, af-
fectionately known as “Champ” has been sighted for as long as people
have been in this part of the Adirondacks. Old stories of the Native
American tribes that lived near Lake Champlain confirm that they
believed a “horned serpent” lived in the lake. Modern sightings started
in Bulwagga Bay, Port Henry in 1819. This remains an excellent place
to launch a Champ search. A listing of Champ sightings can be seen in
Port Henry.
Cheney Mountain Trail:
A trail that leads to a summit overlooking
and giving gorgeous views of Lake Champlain. Access is off Pelfershire
Road in Port Henry. The trail is maintained by Champlain Area Trails.
LC&M Caboose:
Built in 1946 at Fisher Hill Shop in Mineville, NY.
The train is displayed next to the Amtrak stop in Port Henry. It is con-
structed from an Iron Ore Car and weighs 16 tons. The Lake Champlain
and Moriah Railroad used the caboose on the main line from Mineville
to Port Henry to haul Iron Ore.
Moriah Country Club & Golf Course:
Located on Broad Street in
Port Henry the Moriah golf course is a 9-hole course located up the hill
from Port Henry’s Business District.
Port Henry Walking Tour:
Explore Port Henry’s historic downtown
and learn about Moriah’s industrial legacy on AWalk Through History,
a self-guided walking tour. The architectural walking tour brochure
includes descriptions of 12 buildings in downtown Port Henry.
Roe Pond:
A dedicated children’s fishing pond. No anglers age 16
years and older are allowed to fish Roe Pond, pursuant to local law.
Minimum fine $100.
Sherman Free Library:
Located on Church Street in Port Henry. The
library offers access to books, magazines, public computer services,
WiFi and more.
The Iron Center:
Railroad and mining history exhibits are presented
by the Town of Moriah Historical Society in a restored carriage house
at the former Witherbee-Sherman and Company mining headquarters.
The museum documents the operations of the local iron ore mining
industry, which flourished from 1820 to 1971, its impact on worker’s
lives, and the preparation, processing, and transport of iron ore from
Lake Champlain to the world.
Town Park:
Located between the town office and the Amtrak
station. This grassy park is the site of a gazebo where summer concerts
are held as well as the LC&M Caboose.
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