Fort Ticonderoga — Attraction in Town of Ticonderoga

To understand the history of this area is fundamental to being an American citizen since the birth of our democracy is rooted within the revolutionary accounts taken place here. On arrival each person will be charged an entry fee. The fee was a surprise since it did not exist on my previous visit decades ago when the fort was a shadow of its bygone glory days and the only thing worth coming here was for the book store. But that was then and things have drastically changed due to grant money. The fort is being restored and is now exciting to explore the vast historical grounds with a new breath of life through soldier re-enactments. The performers in battle attire during cannon fire illustrate one of the favorite scenes for visitors to watch. There are several other re-enactments to enjoy enhancing this period. Take a personal tour through the living quarters of enlisted and officers. Visit the museum quality pieces on display that were unearthed at the site. While walking through this fort one can feel the impact of a life so rugged by our standards. Be prepared to spend some money at the bookstore. They have an excellent array of unique books that educate us about these revolutionary topics. Stop in at the cafe for reasonably priced food choices that are nourishingly delicious. Stopping at the King’s Garden to learn about the foods grown to support the troops is a delightful outdoor experience enhancing the necessity and importance these staples had for the revolutionary period. Stop in at the period boat building shop and discover how hand tools are used to create the vessels used. Watch builders construct these boats from the keel up in real time. Walk the tree covered grounds where battle lines were formed. Drive up to Mount Defiance to see and understand the strategic advantage that this location offered in battles. Come early in the day and expect to stay the entire day here. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the enormous grounds. At the end of your experience here you will know why the entry fee is so important for giving this place a new birth of life. That we the people shall never forget how we now enjoy...

What a wonderful place! I took my nephew here during the day and also for a special nighttime event where they fired canons and muskets. All of the docent or . Costumed guides who work there are spectacular. They have such a depth of knowledge and passion for their job. The place is so well maintained. The people at the gift shop and customer service are helpful and kind. There’s plenty of parking and it’s even a beautiful drive just to get to the location. It’s very close, just a few miles, to the Ti ferry privately-owned by a military veteran and the oldest continuously operated business in the state of Vermont. I saw the drum in five band, and also made the short drive to Mount defiance where we could view and hear about the attack on the fort from across the river. We had a picnic on the grass, viewed the largest collection of original cannons from around the world, walked to the King’s garden, we could’ve taken a boat, but it was just too much. My eight-year-old nephew thought it was amazing. We spent at least half an hour with him navigating a corn maze. It was so large that I was worried that I lost him for about 10 minutes. I even noticed that almost every area of the revolutionary war era fort was handicapped accessible. I went here 20 years ago and forgot how wonderful it was and how much I learned. I believe that your ticket gets you two days of entry and there is such an incredible amount of things to do in the rest of the Adirondacks. During our week, we also went to Adirondack Experience, spectacular swimming holes with wild mink fishing in crystal clear waters, The Wild Center, Stone Bridge Caves, Ausable Chasm, the beach at Lake George, and Lumberjack mini golf (look this place up before you dismiss it!). We stayed in a great B&B in Johnsbury which made our day trips between a half hour or an hour drive to wherever we went spread out over the mountains. What a beautiful, peaceful, unique...

Fort Ticonderoga is a spectacular historic site to visit. The fort features historical reenactors, thoughtful historical exhibits, nice scenery, themed historical tours, and boat rides to see the fort and its surroundings from the LaChute River. The fort itself has undergone much restoration in recent years and presents itself as one of the best military historic sites in the US. You can walk around the fort and feel what it was like when it was occupied by British soldiers in 1774. The historical reenactors do a good job demonstrating what different colonial occupations would be like. They not only had soldiers who fired one of the fort’s cannons, but tailors, shoemakers, and gardeners. Historical artifacts from the fort are on display for all to see in well organized exhibits. Some of the items range from weapons soldiers used, to pottery, to clothing worn by soldiers. You can also get a feel for what it would be like to be a soldier by visiting the restored soldiers’ barracks. The boat ride on the Carillon was very good. You can see Fort Ticonderoga from the LaChute river and catch glimpses of the Green Mountains. If you do take the boat ride be sure to see the King’s Garden exhibit as well. This exhibit does a good job showing what crops were produced at the fort for the soldiers. Most tickets to the fort also allow for visits to nearby Mount Defiance. The Mountain offers good views of the fort and its surroundings. The gift shop at the fort offered many different items ranging from toys, clothes, books and ceramics. The America’s Fort Cafe looked really good and offered a good menu. The staff were very nice at the fort and could answer any questions. It is best to purchase tickets online ahead of time. Fort Ticonderoga is a must see for all...