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Plattsburgh

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Plattsburgh is a city in New York's North Country.

[edit] Understand

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.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Air

[edit] By Train

  • Amtrak, Bridge and Dock Sts., 1-800-872-7245. Located on the banks of Lake Champlain and within 1/4 mile from the downtown, the Plattsburgh Amtrak station is served by two passenger trains daily operating on the Adirondack route, one northbound from New York City and one southbound from Montreal. Tickets are not available for pickup at the station -- after a reservation is made, the ticket should be picked up on the train. The station is equipped with a heated waiting area, essential during the winter months as trains are subject to delay at the Canadian border. While the station is located approximately 1/2 mile from the downtown, hotels are not within reasonable walking distance.

[edit] By Bus

  • Greyhound, 316 Cornelia St. (Suite 19), Plattsburgh Plaza, 1-518-563-1480. Secluded in the back of Plattsburgh Plaza, a shopping center located on the north side of Cornelia Street, bus service is available through either Greyhound or Trailways to Albany, Montreal, New York City, and Potsdam, New York. Fares are slightly more expensive than those for the train.

[edit] Get around

[edit] Cab

Cabs are not generally available for hail on the streets, with the notable exception of downtown on weekend nights. For all destinations within and around Plattsburgh, cabs must be called.

  • City Taxi, 269 Margaret St., 1-518-561-7777.
  • Macey Taxi, 227 Wallace Hill Rd., 1-518-562-1717.
  • Easy Ride Taxi, 227 Wallace Hill Rd., 1-518-562-1010.

[edit][add listing] See

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.

[edit][add listing] Do

Beaches, museums, shopping, golf courses, and easy access to Lake Champlain, the neighboring Adirondacks, Montreal (1 hour north) and Vermont. There is an extensive online community events calendar [2] for Plattsburgh.

  • Clinton County Historical Museum: 48 Court St
  • Kent-Delord House Museum: 17 Cumberland Ave
  • Champlain Valley Transportation Museum: Old Plattsburgh Air Force Base
  • Battle of Plattsbutgh Interpretive Center: 31 Washington Road
  • Ponderosa Family Entertainment Center: 578/580 State Route 3
  • Plattsburgh Beach:Cumberland Head Rd.Route 9

[edit][add listing] Buy

Plattsburgh is the regional retail and shopping center, offering everything from small specialty stores to major shopping malls.

[edit][add listing] Eat

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.

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Irises, 20-22 City Hall Place, 518-566-7000, is a beautiful cafe and wine bar right downtown Plattsburgh.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • 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), [3].  edit
  • Holiday Inn, 412 Route 3, ☎ +1 518 561-5000, [4].  edit
  • Plattsburgh Microtel Inn & Suites, 554 State Route 3, ☎ +1 518 324-3800 (fax: +1 518 324-3810), [5].  edit

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

Routes through Plattsburgh
Montreal ← Becomes ← Junction ←  N noframe S  → Saratoga Springs → Albany


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