North Country’s best local businesses

The 198 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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198 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants46 places · newest: 99 Restaurants, Sep 5
• 02Beauty23 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Sep 5
• 03Shopping25 places · newest: American Eagle, Sep 5
• 04Entertainment18 places · newest: Champy's Fun City, Sep 5
• 05Nightlife16 places · newest: Buffalo Wild Wings, Sep 5
• 06Bakeries & Sweets13 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 5
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: DressCode, Sep 5
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Bridge Street Yoga, Sep 5
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Battle of Plattsburgh Associates, Sep 5
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: Ashley, Sep 5
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Christian Supply Center, Sep 5
• 12Pets7 places · newest: Bark & Bubble, Sep 5
• 13Cafes5 places · newest: Adirondack Coffee Roasters, Sep 5

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• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  21809 Towne Center Dr (Watertown) · stores.dickssportinggoods.com ↗

• Good Vibes ADK - Tanner's Outdoor Sports

  Sporting Goods

  Stock up for late-summer paddles and early fall hunts this week, Good Vibes ADK - Tanner's Outdoor Sports has fishing gear and bait,…

  2854 NY-8 (Speculator) · tannersoutdoorsport.com ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 20

• Dry Hill Ski Area

  Services

  Family-friendly ski area that also offers tubing.

  18160 Alpine Ridge Rd (Watertown) · skidryhill.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  77 Consumer Square (Plattsburgh) · stores.staples.com ↗

• Salmon Run Mall

  Other

  Easygoing shopping center features familiar big-box retailers, a brewpub & a movie theater.

  21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop W (Watertown) · shopsalmonrunmall.com ↗

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