Fort Ticonderoga

Route 74 East / 100 Fort Ti Road
Ticonderoga NY, 12883
(518) 585-2821
FortTiconderoga.org

World-renowned 18th-Century stone fort built by the French in 1755 located in the scenic Adirondack Park in upstate New York. Immerse yourself in the nearly 2,000 acres of exquisite landscape and panoramic views as you are surrounded by the Green Mountains of Vermont and Lake Champlain. The fort was the site of major battles in the French and Indian War and is the site of the first victory of the American Revolution. Families will enjoy the fort, a world-class museum, historic interpreters and weapons demonstrations. Included with admission is the King’s garden and Garrison gardens; spectacular 1920′s colonial revival gardens. This year enjoy the Heroic Corn Maze Adventure, opening August 15th through October 14th and explore a 6-acre corn maze. Conclude your trip with a meal at the on-site restaurant, America’s Fort Café and be sure to stop in the museum store and take home some famous American Heritage Mars Chocolate! Children under 4 free. Daily programs, special events and re-enactments throughout the year.

Open daily 9:30 AM – 5 PM (May 18 – October 18, 2012)

Garden Tours:

Take a self-guided tour or a 30 minutes guided walking tour of the beautiful king’s garden. The stately king’s garden recreates the estate’s colonial revival garden of 1921, incorporating brick pathways, teahouse and the reflecting pool with 32 colorful flower beds.

Re-enactments:

Relive the defining moments in America’s history when nations fought to control a continent. Watch as historic interpreters re-live epic history through French and Indian War and Revolutionary War re-enactments. Visit www.fortticonderoga.org for a schedule of battle re-enactments.

Corn Maze:

Enjoy a 6-acre corn maze puzzle at Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Corn Maze Adventure.

Museum Exhibits for 2012:

• New Exhibit! Bullets & Blades: The Weapons of America’s Colonial Wars and Revolution
• The Art of War: Ticonderoga as Experienced through the Eyes of America’s Great Artists

America’s Fort Café & Museum Store:

Enjoy magnificent views and unique gifts while visitors have a meal at this on-site restaurant and shop the museum store.

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