The best things to do in North Country

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Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake spreads more than 20 buildings across 121 acres of interactive exhibits and…

9097 NY-30 (Blue Mountain Lake)

Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake spreads more than 20 buildings across 121 acres of interactive exhibits and Adirondack stories. Swing by this week, borrow a boat, hit the trails, and let the kids build stuff while you secretly learn a thing or two.

From the North Country newsletter, August 4, 2026

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River Golf Adventures brings a water-themed 18-hole course where the golf balls float, plus bumper boats, the River Rat Arcade, a River…

40168 NY-12 (Clayton)

River Golf Adventures brings a water-themed 18-hole course where the golf balls float, plus bumper boats, the River Rat Arcade, a River Mining Co. gem sluice and a Pirate Ship Treasure Dig, plus a Toptracer Range and a driving range. Play by day or under the lights, then treat yourself at the ice cream/snack bar.

From the North Country newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Golf course featuring a mix of pars, plus a small clubhouse offering a cocktail lounge.

24201 NY-342 (Watertown)

Golf course featuring a mix of pars, plus a small clubhouse offering a cocktail lounge.

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Pirate-, zombie- and CSI-themed rooms from which players attempt to escape.

140 Stone St (Watertown)

Pirate-, zombie- and CSI-themed rooms from which players attempt to escape.

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Golf range features 27 holes, a driving range and a cafeteria, plus a pro shop.

25075 NY-37 (Watertown)

Golf range features 27 holes, a driving range and a cafeteria, plus a pro shop.

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Country club offering a golf course and a driving range, plus a restaurant and a bar.

465 W Flower Ave (Watertown)

Country club offering a golf course and a driving range, plus a restaurant and a bar.

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SwingTime Mini Golf

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Clean, clever, 18-hole miniature golf course featuring waterfalls, foliage and live music.

7065 US-11 (Potsdam)

Clean, clever, 18-hole miniature golf course featuring waterfalls, foliage and live music.

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Mini-golf course offering a kids' menu, plus ice cream with a good selection of flavors.

2626 County Rte 6 (Hammond)

Mini-golf course offering a kids' menu, plus ice cream with a good selection of flavors.

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Indoor playground with a jungle theme featuring tunnels, slides and an arcade.

Salmon Run Mall, 21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop W Ste a101 (Watertown)

Indoor playground with a jungle theme featuring tunnels, slides and an arcade.

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Retro drive-in theater featuring modern digital technology, a snack bar & a drawing for free pizza.

28035 State Rte 3 (Watertown)

Retro drive-in theater featuring modern digital technology, a snack bar & a drawing for free pizza.

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Fun on the Run

Entertainment

Video arcade at Salmon Run Mall offering a variety of games, including claw machines, and drum machines.

21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop W (Watertown)

Video arcade at Salmon Run Mall offering a variety of games, including claw machines, and drum machines.

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