Plattsburgh, NY

1. Point Au Roches State Park

Point Au Roches State Park sits on Lake Champlain's northwestern shore. It is a combination of forested and open areas, with a large area that featuringpicnic facilities and a protected, sandy beach, plus a concession stand. Guests play softball, volleyball, and other games, and fishing and boating are widely enjoyed.

In Deep Bay, Point Au Roche has 60 designated mooring sites, and its Nature Center has a range of programs available throughout the year. The park offers hiking, biking and nature trails which take visitors through areas such as forest, marsh and the shoreline. Cross-country skiing and ice fishingare also available.

Point Au Roches State Park , 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, Phone: 518-563-0369

2. Plattsburgh City Beach

Plattsburgh City Beach, among the largestfreshwater beaches in the U.S.,is only minutes from downtown Plattsburgh, and offers a view of the Green Mountains. This unique venue includesa great stretch of beach, outdoor grills andpicnic tables, plus a Taco Shack and Cabana Beach Bar.

Visitors will also find an information booth, kayak rentals, restrooms with showers and a nature trail.

Plattsburgh City Beach, 4 Beach Road, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

3. Country Dreams Farm

Country Dreams Farm offers activities throughout the year. For a memorable fall farm experience, guests are invited to acorn maze, wagon rides, and pumpkin patch. During winter, families can treat themselves to a sleigh ride, pulled by Belgian draft horses. Warm blankets are provided, so visitors can comfortably enjoy the brisk air andthrilling scenes of the Adirondack mountains.

The spectacular ride begins by easily winding through the woods and ends with a dash through the snow. There's time for photos with the horses and hot cocoa in the cabin. A petting zoo is available during spring and summer seasons.

Country Dreams Farm, 260 Pellerin Rd., Plattsburgh, New York 12901, Phone: 518-565-6051

4. Clinton County Historical Association and Museum

The Clinton County Historical Association and Museum is located in Plattsburgh's Museum Campus. This historic landmark is one of the original buildings constructed as part of the Plattsburgh Post, built on land that had beenin use by the United States Army since the War of 1812. One of its featured collections is of Native American relics. Its collection of more than 1,000 artifacts testifies to the fact that a Native American population dwelt in pre-Colonial Clinton County. Captain Edwin Murphy's WWI scrapbook is also on view, plus there is a collection of Redford Glass that includes pitchers and lamps.

Clinton County Historical Association and Museum , 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh, New York 12903, Phone: 518-561-0340

5. Rockwell Kent Gallery

The Art Museum at Plattsburgh State and the State University of New York contains a complete collection of Rockwell Kent. Here is provided an excellent overview of the art, plus other aspects of Kent’s life, and gives students and scholars an unusual resource for understanding 20th century American art and of Kent's growth as advocate for social justice – and artist.

The Rockwell Kent Gallery hosts a permanent exhibition of Kent's prints, paintings, drawings, books, dinnerware, design art and more from his travels and Asgaard Farm life. The gallery also features changing exhibitions of the artist’s work.

Rockwell Kent Gallery, 101 Broad St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, Phone: 518-564-2474

6. The War of 1812 Museum

The Battle of Plattsburgh Association has devoted itself to sustaining The War of 1812 Museum. Toward this, the Association preserves, collects, and maintains artifacts and has launcheda nationwide educational drive to describe the importance of the Battle of Plattsburgh in the War of 1812 and in U.S. history. The KeyBank Gallery is part of the museum as is the Press-Republican Theatre.

The Association seeks to preserve local history; to create an outstanding museum about the Battle of Plattsburgh and the War of 1812; and to educate children throughout the country.

The War of 1812 Museum, 31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, New York 12903, Phone: 518-566-1814