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Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, NY
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Fort Ticonderoga

102 Fort Ti Rd · Ticonderoga, NY

Why you should go…

Fort Ticonderoga was built by the French between 1755 and 1757 as Fort Carillon, near the south end of Lake Champlain. Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold seized it from the British on May 10, 1775, early in the Revolutionary War. Today you can walk the fort, see museum exhibitions, watch guided tours and weapon demonstrations and visit the King's Garden. The site covers 2,000 acres, and daily general admission tickets are valid for two consecutive days.

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  • #revolutionary war
  • #living history
  • #lake champlain
  • #museum

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Fort Ticonderoga, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Killington Resort

    $50+

    Ski the largest terrain in the East in winter, or ride the K-1 Gondola, mountain bike and hike when the snow is gone.

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  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lake George, New York

    Free

    Adirondack lake town with a mountain-ringed lake, historic forts, and a lively lakeside strip.

    35 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Shelburne Museum

    $25–$50

    Wander 39 buildings on a 45-acre campus filled with folk art, quilts, Impressionist paintings and the steamboat Ticonderoga.

    37 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site

    Under $25

    See the farmhouse parlor where Calvin Coolidge took the presidential oath in 1923 and the preserved village around it.

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  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

    Under $25

    Explore a lakefront science center with hands-on exhibits, live animals and aquariums devoted to Lake Champlain.

    45 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    Church Street Marketplace

    Free

    Stroll four car-free blocks of downtown Burlington lined with local shops, restaurants and a busy calendar of street events.

    45 mi awayMore like this