



Hugging the shores of Lake Champlain, this walkable college town blends military history with waterfront charm. The Battle of Plattsburgh Center brings the War of 1812 to life through artifacts that tell tales of a pivotal American victory. Escape summer heat at Plattsburgh City Beach, where the sand squeaks underfoot and the Adirondack views justify every photo. The Strand Center for the Arts occupies a lovingly restored 1924 theater where both touring acts and local talents take the stage. Cumberland Bay State Park offers picnic spots where Canada seems close enough to touch. The quirky Champlain Valley Transportation Museum houses vintage vehicles that somehow survived decades of notorious North Country winters.

