Ticonderoga Guide 2016

Ticonderoga:

Ticonderoga, located between Lake George and Lake Champlain within the

Adirondack Park, is a destination for visitors who love the lakes, mountains,

historic landmarks, rich history, arts and cultural opportunities as well as

recreational activities.

Some of the major attractions include Fort Ticonderoga, Mount Defiance,

Hancock House, Heritage Museum, Liberty Monument, Bicentennial Park

and waterfalls, LaChute River Trail, Ticonderoga Public Beach, Ticonderoga

Golf Course, art galleries as well as a variety of sports fields, hiking trails,

fishing locations and boat launch sites on Lake George and Lake Champlain.

To the visitor, business, or resident, the area offers something for everyone.

Ticonderoga is derived from a Native American word meaning “Land Be-

tween Two Waters”.

Crown Point:

A small town with country charm, Crown Point is situated along the shores

of Lake Champlain within the Adirondack Park. Crown Point has one of the

most ornate lighthouses in the United States and is rich in history with the

Crown Point State Historic Site. Crown Point is also home to the Lake Cham-

plain Region Visitor Center, the Champlain Bridge and Gunnison’s Orchard

& Bakery.

Hague:

Hague is located in the northern part of Lake George in a beautiful and serene

setting of the Adirondack Mountains. Hague has easy access to area historical

sites, attractions, and abundant recreational opportunities. Attractions include

access to Lake George at the Hague Public Beach and Park with boat launch

as well as the Hague Historical Museum and Art Gallery, hiking trails and

Silver Bay YMCA. Silver Bay is a hamlet within the town of Hague and is

home to Silver Bay YMCA Conference Center.

Moriah:

Located within the Adirondack Mountains, Moriah borders Lake Champlain. It

consists of five hamlets: Moriah Center, Mineville, Witherbee, Moriah Corners

and the Village of Port Henry. Moriah has a very rich and versatile heritage

including the discovery of iron ore. Set on a bluff above the lake, the village

of Port Henry offers access to parks, campsites, beaches, recreational areas, the

Cheney Mountain trail and the Iron Center Museum. Port Henry is home of the

Champlain Bridge Arch and “Champ” the Lake Champlain Monster.

Putnam Station:

Putnam Station is a lake front community located south of Ticonderoga and

borders both Lake George and Lake Champlain. Putnam’s recreational oppor-

tunities for visitors and residents are highlighted by its public beach at Gull

Bay on Lake George and Billy-Bob’s Apple Orchard. Putnam also has hiking

trails as part of the Gull Bay Preserve.

For more information on the above towns within the

Ticonderoga Area visit

contact the Chamber office today!

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