Clinton district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh is a town in Clinton district, New York, United States, home to about 19,806 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 churches. The must-see places are Fort Brown Site (2 km), Cumberland Bay State Park (6 km) and Cumberland Head Light (7 km).

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Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh, Clinton district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Plattsburgh at a glance

Location
Clinton district, New York, United States
Population
about 19,806
Coordinates
44.6995° N, 73.4529° W
Places within 50 km
48 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Plattsburgh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Plattsburgh: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Plattsburgh, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Plattsburgh

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plattsburgh. The closest is Arrowhead Mountain (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plattsburgh

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plattsburgh. The closest is Indian Brook Reservoir (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plattsburgh

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plattsburgh. The closest is Cumberland Bay State Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Plattsburgh

26 churches within 100 km of Plattsburgh. The closest is United Methodist Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Plattsburgh

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plattsburgh. The closest is Fort Brown Site (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Plattsburgh

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Plattsburgh. The closest is Cumberland Head Light (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Plattsburgh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plattsburgh
  2. 2 km Fort Brown Site · fort, Grand Isle
  3. 6 km Cumberland Head Light · beach, Clinton
  4. 9 km Grand Isle State Park · nature spot, Grand Isle
  5. 15 km Point Au Roche State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  6. 7 km Cumberland Bay State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  7. 6 km Back to Plattsburgh

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From travellers near Plattsburgh

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How to reach Plattsburgh

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plattsburgh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints362Arrowhead Mountain (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs429Indian Brook Reservoir (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1128Cumberland Bay State Park (6 km)
    Churches1326United Methodist Church (16 km)
    Other attractions220World's Tallest Filing Cabinet (41 km)
    Forts & heritage511Fort Brown Site (2 km)
    Beaches & coast56Cumberland Head Light (7 km)
    Museums25Fleming Museum of Art (40 km)
    Waterfalls13Shelving Rock Falls, Lake George (19 km)
    Parks23Macomb Reservation State Park (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Île Sainte-Marie (97 km)

    Plattsburgh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plattsburgh?

    Fort Brown Site (fort, about 2 km), Cumberland Bay State Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Cumberland Head Light (beach, about 7 km), Point Au Roche State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Grand Isle State Park (nature spot, about 16 km), United Methodist Church (church, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Plattsburgh?

    48 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Plattsburgh?

    Arrowhead Mountain, about 33 km by road; Little Park (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Plattsburgh?

    Indian Brook Reservoir, about 42 km by road; Silver Lake Mountain (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Plattsburgh?

    Cumberland Bay State Park, about 6 km by road; Point Au Roche State Park (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plattsburgh?

    Start in Plattsburgh, visit Fort Brown Site, then Cumberland Head Light, then Grand Isle State Park, then Point Au Roche State Park, then Cumberland Bay State Park, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plattsburgh?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Plattsburgh

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Plattsburgh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Plattsburgh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.