North Country Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
geographic region of New York
About North Country
Northern New York was populated in the 1800s, with much of the region serving as agricultural land along the St. Lawrence Valley. During the War of 1812, a naval base atSackets Harborwas targeted by twoBritish-Canadianattacks. In the late 1800s, passenger rail and steamships broughtNew York City's wealthy elites to theThousand Islandsregion in search of sites for magnificent summer homes; Boldt Castle (built by George Boldt of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel for his wife Louise) and Singer Castle (built by the sewing machine magnate) date from this era. In 1959, theSt. Lawrence Seawayand its ability to handle huge ocean-going vessels diverted much marine traffic fromBuffaloand theErie Canalfurther south. This border region still retains its military vocation, with Fort Drum (nearWatertown) and i
North Country Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: