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Why people love visiting historic Watertown
The area's architecture and history are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Watertown. Renowned for its baseball games, shopping and university setting, this city welcomes all visitors. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Watertown
Are you searching for top things to see and do in the city? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Watertown a fun place to get away. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- New York State Zoo at Thompson Park (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Tug Hill Vineyards (19.8 mi / 31.9 km)
- Thousand Islands Winery (22.2 mi / 35.7 km)
- Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts (22.6 mi / 36.3 km)
- Highland Meadows Golf and Country Club (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Coyote Moon Vineyards (19 mi / 30.6 km)
Exploring the natural features in Watertown
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Watertown. These are some of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Thompson Park (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Southwick Beach State Park (20.7 mi / 33.3 km)
- Scenic View Park (25 mi / 40.3 km)
- Heart Island (25.6 mi / 41.1 km)
- Thousand Islands National Park (26.3 mi / 42.4 km)
- Westcott Beach State Park (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
How to get to and around Watertown
The nearest airport is in Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.), located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers), which is 38 mi (61.2 km) away.