U.S. News Travel Names Fort Ticonderoga #2 “Best Things to Do in the Adirondacks”
Aug 30, 2011
U.S. News Travel recently named Fort Ticonderoga #2 in “Best Things to do in the Adirondacks”. Cited for its historical significance as the “key to the continent”, the report states that the interpretive costumed staff helps make “this splendid fort authentic.”
FortTiconderoga is listed just under the Saranac Lake area on the top five “Best Things To Do in the Adirondacks” list and was the only destination in the top five. The others “Best Things to Do” include Tupper Lake, Mount Pisgah, and St. Regis Canoe areas.
The U.S. News Travel report highlights the Adirondacks as mainly for outdoorsy vacationers including opportunities for skiing and snowboarding in winter, and hiking and boating in the warmer months. But the report also highlights that the region holds a range of attractions for other niche travelers including history buffs. For the full report visit http://travel.usnews.com/Adirondacks_NY/Things_To_Do/Fort_Ticonderoga_61978/
Beth Hill, Fort Ticonderoga’s Executive Director, said “I am thrilled that Fort Ticonderoga has been recognized as a leading destination in the Adirondack region. Fort Ticonderoga offers visitors an experience steeped in rich history, authentic interpretation, and exquisite natural beauty making Fort Ticonderoga a must-visit destination!”
FORT TICONDEROGA
America’s Fort
Located on Lake Champlain in the beautiful 6 million acre Adirondack Park, Fort Ticonderoga is a private not-for-profit historic site and museum that ensures that present and future generations learn from the struggles, sacrifices, and victories that shaped the nations North America and changed world history. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Fort Ticonderoga offers programs, historic interpretation and tours, garden tours, demonstrations and exhibits each day from 9:30 am - 5 pm, May 20 - October 20. The 2011 features The Art of War: Ticonderoga as Experienced through the Eyes of America’s Great Artists exhibit highlighting the Fort’s extensive art collection by some of America’s greatest artists. A full schedule and information on events can be found at www.Fort-Ticonderoga.org or phone (518) 585-2821. Fort Ticonderoga is located at 100 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, New York.
