Plattsburgh
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Plattsburgh is a city in New York in the Champlain Valley.
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Plattsburgh, New York is one of the more concentrated population centers in Upstate New York. It is sited on the western coast of Lake Champlain. It is well connected to Montreal to the north, Albany to the south and Burlington, Vermont to the east.
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The former airport, Clinton County Airport (PLB), closed on June 18, 2007, and has been replaced by the much larger Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)[1], a massive new regional airport created from the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Other airports in the area are, in order of vicinity: Burlington, VT (BTV) is an hour drive away; Montreal's Trudeau International (YUL) is about 1.5 hr drive; Boston's Logan International (BOS) is about 5 hours.
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Plattsburgh is a perfect hub for what is described as a "two state, two nation, do-it-all destination". Sitting on Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh itself offers several historical and art museums, a famous sandy beach, marinas, a downtown dining and entertainment district, shopping and more. The visitor can also easily go to Montreal, just one hour north; Lake Placid and the Adirondack Park, less than an hour away; and by ferry to Vermont across the lake.
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Beaches, museums, shopping, golf courses, and easy access to Lake Champlain, the neighboring Adirondacks, Montreal (1 hour north) and Vermont.
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Plattsburgh is the regional retail and shopping center, offering everything from small specialty stores to major shopping malls.
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Michigans! A local favorite similar to a chili dog but a breed apart, the Michigan is sold in lots of places but Clare and Carl's on Rt. 9 near the Air Force Base is tops. It looks as if it will collapse if you look at it hard but you don't need to enter, it has car hops! The Michigan sauce varies from one establishment to another but it is always wise to order yours "with" (onions) and "buried" (the onions are under the chili and won't fall out). Chocolate milk is the favored accompaniment, or a Hires Root Beer is also a good choice.
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- Plattsburgh area hotels, campgrounds and B&B's. http://www.GoAdirondack.com
- Best Western The Inn at Smithfield, 446 Route 3, ☎ +1 518 561-7750 (toll free: +1 800 243-4656, fax: +1 518 561-9431), [2]. edit
- Plattsburgh Microtel Inn & Suites, 554 State Route 3, ☎ +1 518 324-3800 (fax: +1 518 324-3810), [4]. edit
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