Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Watertown International Airport (ART).
History
Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of the Thousand Islands, along the Black River, about 5 miles (8 km) east of where it flows into Lake Ontario. The city is bordered by the town of Watertown to the south, east, and west, and is served by the Watertown International Airport and the Watertown Daily Times newspaper. In the middle of Watertown lies the Public Square Historic District, which was built in 1805 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1984. Watertown is located 13 miles southwest of the U.S. Army base at Fort Drum; it is the service and shopping destination for personnel there and their families. As of the 2020 United States census, the city has 24,685 residents, making it the largest city in the North Country.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERD, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Philadelphia*
- US Airways US (ERD, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago, Philadelphia*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Watertown International Airport (ART); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ART has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago, Philadelphia).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Watertown, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.