Adirondack Waterways

Locks Passage Touring

 

 

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!     The New York State canal system was built in 1817-1822 and was a vial commercial waterway in the 19th century to supply commerce between New York City to the St. Lawrence River.  Today, it is a pleasure way for boaters.

 

Please check out our accommodations directory and dining during your visit.  View our Guide Services if you want to really want to get out on the big puddle, Lake Champlain! 

 

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Locks #  Sites (Granville to Whitehall)

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)

Hancock House

Replica of John Hancock's Boston mansion, open Weds - Sat.

518-585-7868

Ticonderoga Heritage Museum
Special programs on history of Ticonderoga.

518-585-2696

LaChute River Interpretive Trail

A connection between Lake George and Lake Champlain, interpretative trail.

518-585-669

 

Fort Ticonderoga

18th century fort & 2000 acres, museum and restaurant (a full day adventure) Open May - Oct.518-585-2821

 

 

Lock #   Sites (visit Crown Point)

 

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!

 

Lock #   Sites (visit Port Henry)

 

The Iron Center

Railroad & Mining Heritage Park, restored Romanesque Revival train station.  Open June-October.

518-546-3587

 

 

 

Lock #   Sites (Visit Westport & Elizabethtown)

 

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

 
 

Lock #   Sites (Visit Willsboro)

Adsit Log Cabin

Built by Samuel Adsit in 1778, cabin & artifacts of the pioneer era.

518-963-4897

 

 

Lock #   Sites (Visit Keeseville)

Poke-O-Moonshine State Campground

Camping and some of the best rock climbing

518-834-9045

Keeseville Historic District Walking Tour
A center of iron mfg. with bridges and listed as Nat'l Historical Civil Engineering Landmark,

518-834-9606 for guide book

Ausable Chasms

 Sandstone cliffs form 500 million years ago, geological wonder w/gift & snack bar

Open May - Oct

800-537-1211

 

Lock #   Sites (Visit Plattsburgh & Chazy)

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

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

 

Point Au Roche State Park Pne of Lake Champlain's finest beaches.

518-563-6444

Alice T. Miner Museum Features Americana from the 19th century, a 15 room colonial home, Rt 9, Chazy.  Open Feb-Dec

518-846-7336

 

 

 

Lock #   Sites (visit Rouses Point)

Rouses Point Overlook

Village park & overlook with views of lake & VT.  Open YR

518-297-5502

  
 

 

Public Beaches along the way

Willsboro Bay

518-963-8668

Lake George

Ticonderoga 518-585-6619

Champ Beach Park

518-546-7123

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
 

Marinas

Visit our directory of Waterways

 

 

 

Guide Books & Maps Adirondack North Country

Paddling.net Resources

Rules and Regulations

Canoe Map & Topo Trail Maps

Adirondack North Country Trip Planning

Adirondack North Country Booklist
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

Club Nautico Boat Rentals @ Westport Marina,

800-626-0342

 State-wide Emergency Search & Rescue/Fire Hot Line 518-891-0235 Amtrak 

Adirondack Trailways

800-585-8555

Greyhound Bus Lines

518-793-5052

New York State Canal Corp

Lake Champlain Basin Program

Relishing Our Resources

guide book 518-873-6466

Lake Champlain Visitors Center

866-842-5253

 

Other Trail Information to Request (FREE)

Lake Champlain Bikeways

Lake Champlain Walkways

518-597-9660

Lake Champlain Birding Trail

New York Independence Trail

866-687-8724

Lake Champlain's Underwater Historic Preserve

518-897-1200

Lake Champlain Paddler's Trail

802-658-1414

Canalway Trail

Champlain Valley Heritage Network

3 Valleys to Freedom

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