Lakes to Locks Passage
Lakes to Locks Passage

Past Lake Champlain and beneath the Adirondack Mountains, visitors will find the Lakes to Locks Passage. Driving through the villages and hamlets of the byway sweeps the traveler into a place of old history and new adventures. State parks and preserves offer hiking trails, lakeside beaches, and wildlife spotting opportunities. Paralleling Lake Champlain and the Champlain Canal, the byway promises scenic views mixed with plenty of history.

Immerse yourself in pre-colonial history by visiting the fortifications built by the French and British during the French and Indian War. Visitors to Fort Ticonderoga will find a restored 18th Century stronghold. The fort, first built by the French in 1755-1758, not only played an important role in the French and Indian War, but also is the site of the first American victory of the Revolutionary War. While at Fort Ticonderoga, tour the King's Garden, witness a battle re-enactment, or participate in one of the many festivals celebrated throughout the year. Can't get enough of military history? Expand your warfare IQ by visiting the other nearby outposts of Crown Point and Fort Defiance.

New explorers along the Lakes to Locks Passage might travel the road by car, but those who know a little bit about the area bring a bicycle along too. The Champlain Trail Bikeways are known as some of the best cycling trails in the country. But whether you travel by bicycle, on foot, or in the car, all the routes along the Lakes to Locks Passage offer access to exceptional discoveries.

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