Ticonderoga Travel Guide

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Ticonderoga featuring a house and heritage elements
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga featuring a house and heritage elements

Explore stunning Adirondacks scenery and pick up insights into early American history in this charming town nestled between two lakes.

Ticonderoga’s name is derived from the old Mohawk term meaning “at the junction of two waterways.” The town sits in the heart of the Adirondacks between Lake George and Lake Champlain. This strategic location made Ticonderoga a hotbed of military activity during America’s early days.

Ticonderoga’s history comes to life at Fort Ticonderoga. The star-shaped stronghold was built by the French and later occupied by British and then American troops. It was caught up in the action of two wars and five battles. Tours and exhibits demonstrate the fort’s instrumental role in the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Watch a live military tattoo, wander the gardens and attend a historical seminar.

Ticonderoga is perfectly situated for a day on the water. Lake George and Lake Champlain offer numerous fishing and boating opportunities. At the northern end of Lake George is Black Point Public Beach, known in particular for its spectacular views of Rogers Rock. Play a game of beach volleyball, roll out a picnic spread and take a dip in the waters. Connecting the two lakes is La Chute River. Hike along the LaChute River Walk and enjoy its beautiful scenery.

You might recognise the name Ticonderoga from yellow lead pencils. The town is home to masses of graphite ore, which was mined by the American Graphite Company and used to make the classic Dixon-Ticonderoga pencil. Learn all about this history at the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum. The cultural attraction also focuses on the town’s once-thriving paper mill as well as its other industries.

The best way to get to Ticonderoga is by car. Public transportation isn’t available in most Adirondack towns, so a vehicle is essential to visit the historic and natural attractions of this New York town. Be sure to fill up on gas, because service stations are few and far between. There is also a daily train that runs south to New York City and north to Montreal.

Super 8 by Wyndham Ticonderoga

Super 8 by Wyndham Ticonderoga

2.5 out of 5
1144 Wicker St, Ticonderoga, NY
The price is ₹7,262 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹7,262
₹8,206 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ticonderoga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Good stay
"Good place for quick overnight stay. Not much to choose from for breakfast. We had to ask for towels in our room. Other than that, we were satisfied with a comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Ticonderoga
Circle Court Motel

Circle Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
6 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga, NY
The price is ₹8,544 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,544
₹9,654 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ticonderoga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)
"Rooms were big..beds were old"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Circle Court Motel
Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
260 Burgoyne Road, Ticonderoga, NY
The price is ₹17,188 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹17,188
₹19,422 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ticonderoga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (711 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, smells good and the restaurant is a nice option for dinner. The front desk isn’t attended without ringing a bell, which would be fine except when the front desk person did show up they continued their personal conversation with another staff member while we stood there waiting ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Trout House Village Resort

Trout House Village Resort

3 out of 5
9117 Lake Shore Dr, Hague, NY
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Hague. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attraction Black Point Public Beach is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"The location is beautiful - a long frontage on Lake George. The condition of the property is, literally, pristine. I am not sure how it manages to be so perfectly maintained and still look like a traditional lake resort. We could not have been more pleased."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Trout House Village Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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