How to Find a Reason to Visit Watertown, New York

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With many places in the world to go why would you go visit Watertown, New York? Well, there are two main reasons. Watertown is the home of the 10th Mountain Division in the Army Base of Fort Drum, and it is also the home of World Cup Freestyle Kayak Championship.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Sense of adventure
To be open to a different type of vacation

Step1

Watertown is located 30 miles south of the Canadian border and about 70 miles north of Syracuse. Its vicinity to the Black River (which runa through Watertown) and to Lake Ontario makes it the perfect place for boating, camping, fishing and hunting.

Step2

Many come to Watertown to enjoy kayaking and whitewater rafting. In fact, at the end of summer is usually when they have the World Cup Freestyle Kayak Championship where kayakers from across United States and Canada meet and compete for the best in their category.

Step3

If you visiting Watertown with children, you must not miss the Zoo at Thompson Park and the Old McDonald Farm in Sackets Harbor (10 minutes from Watertown). The Zoo is open all year long, while Olds McDonald Farm usually closes in the winter months.

Step4

If you like sports, know that Watertown has 3 golf course inside the city limits and another 7 in the surrounding areas. You can visit Dry Hill Sky Resort or enjoy snowmobiling in the surrounding area. You can enjoy fishing all year long, from the bank or boat in warmer months and through the ice in the winter months. And let's not forget the hunting variety you can find, from ducks and geese to pheasants and grouses to turkeys to deer.

Step5

Now you know why to visit Watertown and if you will take the time you will be surprised by much more. So book your ticket today and enjoy the North Country at its finest.

Tips & Warnings

Jefferson Country, where Watertown is, was the fastest growing county in 2007 in the State of New York.
Warning! It is easy to fall in love with a place where life is still somehow relaxing and housing is still affordable.