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Watertown, NY

Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of the Thousand Islands, along the Black River, about 5 miles (8 km) east of where it flows into Lake Ontario.

Type CityPopulation 24,685

Why go

  • City in New York, United States.
  • Served by Watertown International Airport (ART).

History

Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of the Thousand Islands, along the Black River, about 5 miles (8 km) east of where it flows into Lake Ontario. The city is bordered by the town of Watertown to the south, east, and west, and is served by the Watertown International Airport and the Watertown Daily Times newspaper. In the middle of Watertown lies the Public Square Historic District, which was built in 1805 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1984. Watertown is located 13 miles southwest of the U.S. Army base at Fort Drum; it is the service and shopping destination for personnel there and their families. As of the 2020 United States census, the city has 24,685 residents, making it the largest city in the North Country.

Airports

Watertown International Airport (ART) 5.4 mi to the centre
Watertown, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Philadelphia (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Maxson Airfield (AXB) 23 mi to the centre
Alexandria Bay, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Salubrious Point Airport 12 mi to the centre
Chaumont, NY, US
Outdoor
Countryman's Landing Strip 15 mi to the centre
Carthage, NY, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Watertown International Airport (ART); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ART has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago, Philadelphia).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Watertown, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Utica, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Lowville, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences