The 8 Best Outdoor Activities in Watertown, New York (NY)

July 23, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Watertown is a city in the state of New York and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is situated approximately 20 miles (35 km) south of the Thousand Islands. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 27,023, an increase of 1.2% since 2000. The U.S. Army post Fort Drum is near the city.
Restaurants in Watertown

1. Adirondack River Outfitters

Excellent
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4%
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Adirondack River Outfitters

Whitewater raft trips ranging from family fun to high adventure. ARO has been providing whitewater adventures for 34 years. We have trips on the Black River in Watertown and the Hudson River in the Adirondacks.

2. Dry Hill Ski Area

23682 County Route 67, Watertown, NY 13601-9360 +1 800-379-8584 [email protected] http://www.skidryhill.com/
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Dry Hill Ski Area

With a focus on family fun, this winter recreation area offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

Reviewed By ikeee5 - Westfield, United States

My son and I brought his two children tubing who are 6 and 4. We thought that they would be scared but they absolutely loved it! The amusing thing was that my son and I each went down once and decided not to do it again. I am almost 60. He was getting ready to leave for a training and was worried he might get hurt. You go fast!!! The staff were very friendly and helpful. One helpful hint if you as the parent doesn't want to go tubing is to have one adult at the top and one adult on the bottom to help the kids get on and off. They are towed up the hill on their tubes which they thought was the coolest thing.

3. Poors Island Trails

St Regis St, Watertown, NY 13612
Excellent
83%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Poors Island Trails

Reviewed By localtraveler13601 - Watertown, United States

Easy, clean trail. A lot to see, really beatiful scenery. Easy to get to. We will return. We loved it- just what my family needed!

4. New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY 13601-3500 +1 315-782-6180 [email protected] http://www.nyszoo.org/
Excellent
29%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 154 reviews

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

The Thompson Park Zoo prides itself as being the only zoo in the world to exhibit species native to New York State. Abundant, threatened or endangered animals, including wolverines, black bears, eagles, mountain lions, Canada lynx, grey wolves, and more make their home at our 32-acre Zoo.

5. Watertown Golf Club

1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY 13601-3500 +1 315-782-4040 http://www.watertowngolfclubinc.com
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
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20%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Watertown Golf Club is located at Thompson Park, and the excellence of the play here has garnered some national media attention. Golf Digest magazine has called it one of the finest golf courses in Northern New York. Watertown Golf Club takes pride in creating a fantastic, memorable day of golf for all who visit.

6. Willowbrook Golf Club

25075 NYS Rte 37, Watertown, NY 13601-5108 +1 315-782-8192 [email protected] http://www.willowbrookgolfclubwatertown.com/

Willowbrook Golf Club is a public course located on Route 37 5 miles north of Watertown, New York. It is the only 27 hole course in the North Country, allowing us to always have at least 9 holes during tournaments/league play. Open from Apr 1 to Oct 31 daily from 7:00 AM to Sunset. Pro shop, restaurant and bar. Driving range and 3 practice greens. Lessons available from PGA professional on site.

7. 1000 Islands Bicycle Rentals

129 Mill St, Watertown, NY 13601-1927 +1 315-786-8800 [email protected] http://www.1000islandsbicyclerentals.com
1000 Islands Bicycle Rentals

Enjoy the magnificent beauty of the 1000 Islands and the St. Lawrence River Region by bicycle! We deliver! Our Rentals are WEEKLY (Friday - Friday). We supply a coded lock (code emailed to you ahead of time) so if you are not there, they are waiting for you, and when you leave, just lock them back up! Everything is done ahead of time so you can enjoy the great outdoors. How simple is that?

8. Black River Outfitters

Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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