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The 10 Best Things to do in Ticonderoga, New York (NY)
Ticonderoga is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 5,042 at the 2010 census. The name comes from the Mohawk tekontaró:ken, meaning "it is at the junction of two waterways".
Restaurants in Ticonderoga
1. Lonergan's Antiques
2. Sugar & Spice Country Shoppe
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Star Trek Original Series Set Tour
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5.0 based on 256 reviews
Here, at last, is the chance to come on board the Starship Enterprise! Recreated Exactly as they were laid out on the "Desilu" (Now Paramount Pictures) Stage 9 in Hollywood for the original 1966-1968 run of STAR TREK,the sets of the Fabulous Starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 awaiting guests to step aboard and be transported to the world of STAR TREK: The Original Series!
Reviewed By WandaLuz - New City, United States
My Trekkie husband discovered the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour online years ago and we totally wanted to check it out, but it was over 4 hours away so we filed it away for another time. More recently, we booked a trip to Lake George for a desperately needed get-away and, lo and behold, we discovered that Ticonderoga was only 30-40 minutes away! SO WE DID IT, and WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED. It was FANTASTIC! Our tour guide, Drew, was EXCELLENT - he was funny, knowledgeable, full of engaging anecdotes and trivia, and was able to answer every question my husband threw at him. The sets, the lighting, the props ... it was all meticulously done. It felt like we were transported (pun intended) straight onto the 60's set ... or into our favorite TOS episode! I joked around that we were SO excited that we cried ... and peed ... a little. That said, we loved it so much that we went back with our twin, 20-year-old sons two weeks later and they were completely blown away!!! Note: There's no bathroom for guests so be prepared! If you're a TOS fan, RUN, don't walk to this place. You won't regret it.
4. Fort Ticonderoga
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4.5 based on 883 reviews
Every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga and every year is a new experience. The historic site, museum, and family destination encourages visitors to build their perfect adventure in America’s most historic landscape is open for the season! June 30-October 31, 2020 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm | Tuesday-Sunday. Explore the beautiful gardens, discover epic history, find adventure in signature events, march with the Fifes and Drums, and learn about a historic trade. Visit the reconstructed fort, enjoy the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail, and take in the unforgettable view from the top of Mount Defiance with a sweeping vista of Lake Champlain and Vermont’s Green Mountains. There’s something for everyone!
Reviewed By sallyd226 - London, United States
We were in the area and decided to visit the fort. It was a great decision. The whole family enjoyed the visit. The structure was beautiful. Don’t miss the musket demonstration at the fort, it was fantastic! My kids learned a lot and enjoyed it at the same time. King’s garden, located near the fort and includes in your admission price, was a beautiful walk and also included lots to informative details. The corn maze available this time of year provided an hour of sleuthing for my teenagers. All of this was topped off by the token to admit you to the Mount Defiance Park locates a short drive away. It was a beautiful view! Definitely plan three or four hours to do everything!
5. The Hancock House
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
The Ticonderoga Historical Society, organized in 1897 and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1909, preserves and interprets history through collections, exhibits, programs and community outreach. With a primary focus on the historical, educational, scientific and social aspects of the Adirondack Mountains and Lakes Champlain and George regions, we showcase the important contributions of our region to the history of New York and the United States while preserving and promoting our unique cultural history. The Ticonderoga Historical Society is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of Internal Revenue Service regulations.
6. Black Point Beach
7. Mt. Defiance
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4.5 based on 109 reviews
Visit Mount Defiance to witness a birds-eye view of Fort Ticonderoga’s epic military landscape! Tickets for this experience are included with general admission to Fort Ticonderoga. Open to the public daily: May 5 - October 31, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last admittance at 4:30 pm). Discover how this summit shaped America’s history! The “Mount Defiance: Witness to History” Tour is offered each day at 4:00 p.m. You may use your credit card to gain access to Mount Defiance. The parking area is accessible by car and is within a short walk to the summit. Large RVs and buses are not permitted. The picnic pavilion located at the mountain-top is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy one of America’s most historic landscapes. Whether you hike up the mountain in the historic footsteps of General Burgoyne’s troops or make the easy drive to the top in your car, you’ll savor the spectacular beauty of this remarkable and historic view. A visit to this breathtaking summit is a great way to
Reviewed By 4Flies
A friend suggested it. $10 per car seemed on the high side but we went. View on the valley was breathtaking especially with the fall colors and Lake Champlain. We would return, not on the busy Columbus Day weekend. Small parking lot full. Probably 40 people at lookout and many with dogs. Steep climb from parking lot not for those who have trouble walking.
8. King's Garden
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
At the King’s Garden, we celebrate Ticonderoga’s long legacy, including an epic 18th-century narrative, landmark preservation in the 19th-century, and monumental restoration in the 20th-century. Come to the King’s Garden to explore one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in America. Explore the brick pathways in the colorful colonial revival garden designed by Marian Coffin for the Pell family in 1921. Take in all the aroma and color of this 20th-century garden and be sure to get rooted in the history of this land by seeing our other five gardens that demonstrate the layers of horticulture at Ticonderoga. Join a tour of this epic land, or get your hands dirty in one of our hands-on horticulture programs. Interact with today’s gardeners to discover tips to bring home in your own gardens, or talk with our historical gardeners to realize just how vast the history of horticulture is at Ticonderoga. All this, while enjoying the breath-taking beauty of the King’s Garden.
Reviewed By JudyK288 - Boston, United States
Great surprise when visiting Fort Ticonderoga was to visit the King's Garden. The soldiers were in change of feeding themselves and this extensive, well manicured garden allows us to imagine what it might have looked like 250 years ago. Beautiful flowers and a bountiful vegetable garden with more formal gardens within the adjacent walled-in area.
9. Ticonderoga Heritage Museum and History Center
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By ScenicTrek - New Jersey, United States
Housed in a building from 1888 (the last remaining structure of the Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company), this quaint museum is unpretentious yet charming and informative about local history, which focuses on paper making, graphite mining, and, of course, pencil making. The museum has several rooms with displays that include an old governor (machine speed regulator), models of 19th century buildings, tools, various agricultural items, an old sewing machine, some office materials from the Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company, a graphite display case, an area for children’s workshops, and—best of all, in my opinion—an old safe/vault that was used by the paymaster for the company. It held the company’s cash, business ledgers, invoices, and other important paperwork. You can go into the safe, which is well lit. The staff members are polite, accommodating, and well-versed in the local history. The museum is immaculate. It is obvious that the people who work there take great care and pride in what they do. NOTE: The museum is open seasonally, from late June to Columbus Day weekend. Other helpful things to know: 1) Outside near the front entrance is a wooden barrel with over-sized Ticonderoga pencils for a cute photo opp. 2) There is a sanitizing station just inside the front entrance. 3) There is a gift shop for buying pencils, key chains, coffee mugs, and a bunch of other items. 4) Plenty of brochures and maps are also available, free of charge. 5) Around the back of the building on the ground floor there is a public restroom. It is a clean facility. 6) There is plenty of parking in the immediate vicinity in several areas. The museum itself has a few parking spots directly in front, two of which are handicap spaces. 7) Behind the building is Bicentennial Park, which has a walking path, a covered bridge, the Falls of Carillon, a playground, and a few benches. 8) The museum is at the east end of the “downtown” area of Montcalm Street, so there are restaurants and businesses and the Star Trek Original Set Tour easily within walking distance. For what the museum is—a local history center—is succeeds entirely, and the surrounding park and waterfalls just make the place even more attractive. If you are in Ticonderoga during the museum’s open season, I heartily recommend stopping in for a visit. If my review and/or photos were helpful to you, please consider clicking the thumbs-up button. Thank you!
10. The Falls of Carillon
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By krocking123 - New York City, United States
This area has a very nice path along the la chute river bring your bike and ride around. Or just take a stroll. Plenty of parking all over. Stay long or make it an in and out kinda stop.
