North Country’s best local businesses
The 77 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 2
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77 businesses across 8 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 07Home & Garden
- 08Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
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Chrissy Beanz Bakery & Café - Watertown
Bakeries & SweetsCasual, homey bakery-cafe dishing up baked goods, coffee, and brunch options.
Croghan Candy Kitchen
Bakeries & SweetsWhether you're sneaking a midweek morale boost or plotting a gift that actually wows this week, Croghan Candy Kitchen churns out artisanal,…
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Sporting GoodsSporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.
Dry Hill Ski Area
ServicesFamily-friendly ski area that also offers tubing.
Jefferson County Historical Society
Arts & CultureSociety exhibiting artifacts, books & documents that reflect the history of Jefferson County.
Orion Art Gallery & Studio
Arts & CultureOrion Art Gallery & Studio has hands-on art and ceramic classes plus Beverage Nights with Kristy Hoover, so you can actually make that…
Marcy Spa Aesthetics INC.
Health & WellnessMarcy Spa Aesthetics Inc. does the skin TLC you keep promising yourself, from advanced skincare to laser hair removal, permanent makeup,…
Salmon Run Mall
OtherEasygoing shopping center features familiar big-box retailers, a brewpub & a movie theater.
Shaggy Dog Lodge & Day Spa does gentle, attentive grooming that tackles shedding, nails, and matting, plus kennel boarding when life gets…
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