Free & Cheap Things to Do in Plattsburgh, NY

  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Plattsburgh, New York, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Specialty Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Point Au Roches State Park to Plattsburgh City Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Plattsburgh and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, South Burlington, Shelburne and Grand Isle.
  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Plattsburgh, New York, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Specialty Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Point Au Roches State Park to Plattsburgh City Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Plattsburgh and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, South Burlington, Shelburne and Grand Isle.
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32.1 Miles
83% 362 votes
Natural Landmarks 4761 NYS Route 86, Wilmington, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
Traverse the bridges, walkways, and groomed pathways of High Falls Gorge and find yourself amidst the breathtaking views of Whiteface Mountain. Year-round activities allow you to see nature at its best and most spectacular any time of the year.
33.1 Miles
99% 414 votes
Ziplines 1239 Edwards Rd, Jeffersonville, VT 05464 MoreLess Info
Eco-adventures are the focus of ArborTrek Canopy Adventures. The activities can range from serene to extreme with the most popular being the notable zip line canopy tour which covers more than 4,500 feet of zip lines.
33.4 Miles
92% 181 votes
Scenic Railroads Stowe, VT MoreLess Info
Zig-zagging its way to the top of Mount Mainsfield, the Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road offers incredible scenic views. After a 4.5 mile drive, travelers reach the top and enjoy looking out over Lake Champlain.
35.6 Miles
95% 246 votes
National & State Parks 6443 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 5672 MoreLess Info
Accessed via the Green Mountain Byway, Smugglers Notch State Park features a narrow pass flanked by 1000 ft cliffs, originally used as a smuggling route to Canada. Features campgrounds, biking, rock climbing and picnic areas, with access to Bingham Falls.
36.0 Miles
84% 38 votes
National & State Parks 5 Button Bay State Park Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491 MoreLess Info
Located along a bluff in Ferrisburgh, the Button Bay State Park is composed of 253 acres. Camping is one of the most popular activities, but boating, fishing, and sailing are also conducted in the warmer months.
36.3 Miles
96% 26 votes
Visitor Centers 5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672 MoreLess Info
Stowe Mountain Resort Cross-Country Touring Center offers almost 28 miles of groomed cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and 19 miles of backcountry terrain. They also offer a concession stand and shop to buy equipment and supplies.
37.6 Miles
94% 553 votes
Mountains Mountain Rd., Stowe, VT MoreLess Info
A mountain peak in the shape of a face in profile, Mount Mansfield features hiking trails, driving access, or a gondola ride in summer and autumn to reach the summit. Includes a restaurant and shop at the top.
38.0 Miles
95% 110 votes
Marinas George and Bliss Lane, just off Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946 MoreLess Info
With the services of Lake Placid Marina & Boat Tours visitors are able to have an hour-long narrated tour along 16 miles of the lake. It is conducted in rain or shine weather during the warmer months once the lake has thawed.
38.0 Miles
77% 22 votes
Parks Vergennes, VT MoreLess Info
Located at the waterside, the Vergennes Falls Park covers six and a half acres of land. The site has a system of walking paths, picnic areas, a boat launch, and areas for bank fishing that is relatively easy to reach from the main highway.
38.1 Miles
79% 92 votes
Sleigh Ride 4000 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT MoreLess Info
Gentle Giants Sleigh & Carriage Rides offers guided, horse-drawn history tours . Peregron and Belgian Draft horses lead a variety of wagons with up to 12 passengers on a winding, wooded trail.
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