Sackets Harbor

By car, take NY 3 (Arsenal Street) west from Watertown (New York) to Adams Road or East Main Street. Sackets Harbor is about southwest of Watertown's airport (ART) in Dexter, NY.
By boat, Sackets Harbor should be a clear shot across Lake Ontario from Kingston.

As this is a small village, less than a mile from the core to the edge of town, it is possible to tour on foot or bicycle.

Sackets has a variety of historic sights and museums relating to the war of 1812. Madison Barracks was an active military base until just after World War II, and many of the buildings have recently been restored. As a stop along the Seaway Trail there is a local visitors center, and interactive museum.

• Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site

  phone: +1 315 646-3634
  address: 504 W. Main St.
  Battlefield with restored 1850s Navy Yard and Commandant's House, exhibits, guided and self-guided tours. In season, soldiers in period uniform re-enact military camp life.

• Augustus Sacket Mansion

  address: 301 W. Main St.
  1801 mansion built by the village's founder. Visitor information, souvenir shop, building tours available.

• Pickering Cottage and Pickering-Beach House

  phone: +1 315 646-2321
  Historical museum depicting life in Sackets Harbor in the mid-19th century.

• Seaway Trail Discovery Center

  phone: +1 315 646-1000
  address: 401 W Main St
  Interactive exhibits in former Union Hotel (c. 1817) cover maritime and military history, lighthouses, natural history and agriculture.

There are several beaches, museums, shops, and a golf course. Seasonal festivals and events include a brew fest and the Can-Am festival. Fishing is popular both on the lake and Mill Creek with several tournaments annually.

• Old McDonald's Farm

  phone: +1 315 583-5737
  address: 14471 North Harbor Rd. (County Rt 145)
  Working 1200-acre dairy farm and petting zoo, hayrides and pony rides for young kids, playgrounds, mini-golf.

• Shady Lady Charters

  phone: +1 315 646-1733
  address: 20371 Burton Rd
  Fishing charters on 26-foot powerboat from Henderson Harbor.

• Main Street in Sackets Harbor is a protected historic district with several independent boutiques, art galleries and museums as well as restaurants and bars.

• The Boathouse

  phone: +1 315 646-2092
  address: 214 Main St
  Seasonal restaurant and bar in former boathouse. Wings, seafood, waterfront patio, live entertainment.

• Chrissy Beanz Bakery

  phone: +1 315 646-2330
  address: 105 W Main St

• Goodfellos

  phone: +1 315 646-3463
  address: 202 W Main St
  Italian restaurant, pizza, wine bar.

• Sackets Harbor Anchor

  phone: +1 315 646-2040
  address: 210 W Main Street
  Sandwiches, pizza, pasta, calzones, salads, subs and wings.

• Tin Pan Galley

  phone: +1 315 646-3812
  address: 110 W. Main St.
  Outdoor garden patio, breakfast, late night live music.

• The Hops Spot

  phone: +1 315 646-2337
  address: 214 1/2 W. Main St.
  Local craft beers and comfort foods, small wine selection.

• Sackets Harbor Brewing Company

  phone: +1 315 646-2739
  address: 212 W. Main St.
  Brew pub and restaurant with full cocktail bar, live music on weekends, www.1812ale.com

Sackets has several charming Bed and Breakfasts and The Ontario Place Hotel downtown. Another smaller hotel is located outside of town on Route 3 next to the Nu Peir diner.

Hotels and inns

• Madison Barracks / Marina Inn

  phone: +1 315 646-3375
  address: 121 Pike Rd.
  1815 military barracks, 30 stone buildings on 115 acres of waterfront. Most are local housing, but the site does offer a marina and the 18-room Marina Inn & Suites.

• Ontario Place Hotel

  phone: +1 315 646-8000
  address: 103 General Smith Dr.
  38-room non-smoking hotel, morning coffee bar, coin laundry, souvenir shop, fireplace whirlpool suites available.

Bed and breakfast

• Candlelight Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 315 646-1518
  address: 501 W. Washington St.
  Georgian-style historic B&B near Lake Ontario, three rooms, wi-fi, open year round, no smoking, no pets, no kids under 12.

• Sackets Harbor House

  phone: +1 315 646-2055
  address: 402 General Smith Dr.
  Historic 1818 bed-and breakfast inn.

Camping

• Bedford Creek Marina and Campground

  phone: +1 315 646-2486
  address: 16750 Allen Dr.
  Camping, kayak rental.

• Hay Memorial Library

  phone: +1 315 646-2228
  address: 105 S. Broad St.
  Local library with three public-access computers, wi-fi hotspot, photocopy and fax, preschool storytime.
• The US Post Office is at 107 W Main St NY 13685-9998 (M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-noon, closed Su), phone +1 315 646-2100.

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