Fort Ticonderoga - Ticonderoga Landmark
- Address: PO Box 390, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
- Phone: 518 / 585-2821
- Email: fort@fort-ticonderoga.org
- Website:www.fort-ticonderoga.org
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3.5
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2+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Frommers | 2.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yelp | 4.0 |
1+ reviews |
Fort Ticonderoga
PO Box 390Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Fort Ticonderoga Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Fort Ticonderoga was built by the French from 1755-1758 as Fort Carillon located above the narrow choke-point between Lake Champlain and Lake George, which controlled the major north-south inland water "highway" during the 18th century. Due to this strategic location the Fort was the "key to the ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- A popular attraction, built by the French in 1755, that has been restored to its original condition. more on TripAdvisor
- Military-history buffs will be in heaven at this fort set right on Lake Champlain. Built by the French beginning in 1755, the fort protected this narrow strip of water from its high perch, and since 1909 it's been open to the public, detailing the military history of the Lake Champlain and Lake G... more on Frommers
- The fort, built alongside Lake Champlain by the French (in 1755-58), was originally named Fort Carillon. It was captured by the British in 1759 and renamed Fort Ticonderoga. The colonists took over in 1775, but only until 1777, when the British managed to place cannons atop Mount Defiance, which ... more on Fodor's
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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5.0 -
Above average historical site and fun for kids
My Dad and I love history and have visited many historical sights . Fort Ticonderoga is the best fort or site I have ever visited. I have been here 5 times and still enjoy going. First, the scenery is downright stunning, and the Fort is made of stone, not wood, and very large. Displays are numero... caron, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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4.0
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dan r. 's review
Pretty awesome old fort, there was an admission fee which really bummed me out, but great for taking pictures. You can stroll around the property and just ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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5.0
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Awesome fort!
During our holiday at the Adirondacks, we took a day trip to Fort Ticonderoga. What a visit it turned out to be! We were able to participate in a marching band, see musket shootings and canon firings and go on a tour with an guide, all performed by costumed personnel. The Fort authorities have su... cooltraveller, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
Directions
On Lake Champlain
Hours
Mid-May to mid-Oct only, daily 9am-5pm. King's Garden early June to mid-Oct only, daily 10am-4pm
Miscellaneous
- Admission: $12
Other Web Resources
- www.fort-ticonderoga.org
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