Visitors' Center - From I-81 take exit 46 (Coffeen Street). If northbound, turn right; if southbound, turn left. The Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce is located just before the Gaffney Drive traffic light at 1241 Coffeen Street.
  For more information, phone 1-315-788-4400.

First Army veterans know Watertown and Fort Drum. This area is especially beautiful in the Autumn. And, yes, we have a favorite place to stay here, too. It is the Econo Lodge on Arsenal Street - about half way between I-81 exit 45 and downtown. Rooms are in the $40 to $50 range and include dataports (if you bring along your notebook computer as we always do), refrigerators (but no microwaves). They also have an indoor pool!

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• Jefferson County Historical Society
• Sci-Tech Center
• Thompson Park Conservancy and Zoo

Jefferson County Historical Society - Housed in the Paddock Mansion, a ca 1876 Victorian structure obviously influenced by Swiss chalet style of architecture. Period furnishings are on display in the parlors and a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits - including Tyler coverlets, Tuthill portraits, water turbines, 19th century textiles and farm tools - occupy the remaining rooms. A beautifully maintained Victorian style garden is on the site as well as some vintage carriages, a Babcock car and ambulance.
  Open May through November, Tuesday through Friday, from 10a to 5p; Saturdays from noon to 5p. From December through April, Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5p. Closed major holidays. Admission: FREE! Donations greatly appreciated.
  For more information, phone 1-315-782-3491 or visit their web site: Paddock.
  From I-81 take exit 45 (Arsenal Street). If northbound, turn right; if southbound, turn left. Follow Arsenal to Washington Street and turn right. The Society and Museum is in the Paddock Mansion at 228 Washington Street.

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Sci-Tech Center - Two floors of hands-on exhibits including the 'Shadow Room' (where the kids walk away from their shadows), the 'Garden of Smells' where they learn about the power of our sense of smell, 'Bulbs and Batteries' where the mysteries of battery magic and light bulbs are unraveled. Other specialty exhibits include the 'Electric Doll House' and a newly installed dinosaur exhibit.
  Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10a to 4p.
  For more information, phone 1-315-788-1340.
  From I-81 take exit 45. If northbound, turn right; if southbound, turn left. Follow Arsenal Street (NY-3) to Sherman Street (1 block beyond Massey Street - US-11) and turn right. Go 1 block to Stone Street and turn left. The Sci-Tech Center is in the Dulles State Office Building at 154 Stone Street.

Thompson Park Conservancy and Zoo - Thompson Park facilities include a swimming pool (seasonal, of course), a well-equipped playground, some walking trails and picnic tables. Thompson Park also has a small zoo - featuring North American animals displayed in their natural settings - plus a children's zoo. They also have many special events. On of special interest to the kids is the 'Keeper Talk' conducted every Friday and Saturday at 2p during the months of June and July.
  Open daily from 10a to 5p. Thursdays and Fridays they stay open until 7p. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days. Admission to the park is FREE. Admission to the zoos is $6; kids 4 through 12, $3.
  For more information, phone 1-315-782-6180 or visit their web site: Zoo.
  From I-81 take exit 45. If northbound, turn right; if southbound, turn left. Follow Arsenal Street (NY-3), through the public square in downtown Watertown. Arsenal becomes State Street (still NY-3). Go another 11 blocks (counting the streets on your right) to Park Drive and the zoo entrance. (Official address: 1 Thompson Park).

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