Plattsburgh Travel Information
Plattsburgh stands on the shores of Lake Champlain with the
Adirondack Mountains as a backdrop. This was the site of the Battle of
Plattsburgh on September 11, 1814, which marked an American victory
over the British in the War of 1812. You can see artifacts of the
battle in the Clinton County Historical Museum and the Kent-Delord
House Museum. And if you walk through River Walk park, you’ll be able
to see the McDonough Monument, named for the commodore who
orchestrated that British defeat. But although it’s the site of
a famous battle, and the man who designed the Washington Monument
designed its city hall, Plattsburgh isn’t only about the past. Water
sports are very popular here, as you might expect by the presence of
Lake Champlain. Boating and fishing are particular favorites, and you
can cruise the lake in the town’s ferries. If you’re an ice-fisherman,
Lake Champlain is even more attractive in the winter. Winter or
summer, you can find Plattsburgh about 160 miles from Albany, just off
of the Northway (I-87 N). For more information on Plattsburgh, refer
to the left sidebar.
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