Plattsburgh is located on the shores of Lake Champlain as wellas in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Because of thisaccess to a waterway Plattsburgh has been home to several importantbattles including The Revolutionary War’s Battle of Valcour Islandas well as the War of 1812’s Battle of Plattsburgh.The Adirondack Mountains provide visitors with several outdooractivities including camping, fishing, and hiking. Plattsburgh hasa municipal beach that is open from June through September.Plattsburgh has more than just outdoor activities to offer itsvisitors. They have an Art Center that is free to all as well asseveral museums. Three of their popular museums are the Battle ofPlattsburgh Association War of 1812 Museum, the Champlain ValleyTransportation Museum, and the Rockwell Kent