Beaches, museums, shopping, golf courses, and easy access to Lake Champlain, the neighboring Adirondacks, Montreal (1 hour north) and Vermont. There is an extensive online community events calendar [2] for Plattsburgh.

• Clinton County Historical Museum: 48 Court St
• Kent-Delord House Museum: 17 Cumberland Ave
• Champlain Valley Transportation Museum: Old Plattsburgh Air Force Base
• Battle of Plattsbutgh Interpretive Center: 31 Washington Road
• Ponderosa Family Entertainment Center: 578/580 State Route 3
• Plattsburgh Beach:Cumberland Head Rd.Route 9

Plattsburgh is a perfect hub for what is described as a "two state, two nation, do-it-all destination". Sitting on Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh itself offers several historical and art museums, a famous sandy beach, marinas, a downtown dining and entertainment district, shopping and more. The visitor can also easily go to Montreal, just one hour north; Lake Placid and the Adirondack Park, less than an hour away; and by ferry to Vermont across the lake.

By Air

• Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) [1] is a regional airport with flights to and from Boston and various places in Florida. It is about 10 minutes away from the town center.
• Burlington International Airport (BTV) is a much larger airport in nearby Burlington, with flights to and from Baltimore. Newark, Cleveland, New York City, Orlando, Detroit, Washington DC, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Charlotte. It is about 70 minutes away.
• Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a major airport in nearby Montreal, Canada, with flights worldwide. It is about 80 minutes away.

By Train

• Amtrak, Bridge and Dock Sts., 1-800-872-7245. Located on the banks of Lake Champlain and within 1/4 mile from the downtown, the Plattsburgh Amtrak station is served by two passenger trains daily operating on the Adirondack route, one northbound from New York City and one southbound from Montreal. Tickets are not available for pickup at the station -- after a reservation is made, the ticket should be picked up on the train. The station is equipped with a heated waiting area, essential during the winter months as trains are subject to delay at the Canadian border. While the station is located approximately 1/2 mile from the downtown, hotels are not within reasonable walking distance.

By Bus

• Greyhound, 316 Cornelia St. (Suite 19), Plattsburgh Plaza, 1-518-563-1480. Secluded in the back of Plattsburgh Plaza, a shopping center located on the north side of Cornelia Street, bus service is available through either Greyhound or Trailways to Albany, Montreal, New York City, and Potsdam, New York. Fares are slightly more expensive than those for the train.

Cab

Cabs are not generally available for hail on the streets, with the notable exception of downtown on weekend nights. For all destinations within and around Plattsburgh, cabs must be called.

• City Taxi, 269 Margaret St., 1-518-561-7777.
• Macey Taxi, 227 Wallace Hill Rd., 1-518-562-1717.
• Easy Ride Taxi, 227 Wallace Hill Rd., 1-518-562-1010.

Plattsburgh is the regional retail and shopping center, offering everything from small specialty stores to major shopping malls.

Michigan red hots are local favorite similar to a chili dog but seasoned differently. Recipes are prized and closely gaurded. It consists of a steamed hot dog on a steamed bun covered with a ground beef sauce. They may be served with or with out raw chopped onions ("Buried" onions served beneath the meat sauce is traditional.)

• Claire and Carl's, 4727 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY‎, ☎ (518) 561-1163. This local chain has several branches and has been serving up Michigan Red Hots for decades. Inexpensive.  edit
• Gus Red Hots, 3 Cumberland Head Rd, Plattsburgh, NY‎, ☎ (518) 561-3711. Gus Red Hots has stood in the same locations for dozens and dozens of years. It famously serves Michigan Red Hots but also has a complete traditional American diner menu. Inexpenisve.  edit
• McSweeney's Red Hots, 535 N Margaret St, Plattsburgh, ☎ (518) 562-9309, [3]. McSweeney's stands in stark contrast to many of Plattsburgh's storied, decades old hot dog stands. It has been in existence only a few years but has won a large following and local acceptance with its delicious dogs. A limited diner menu of burgers and wings is also available. Be sure to try the hand cut fries with gravy. Inexpensive.  edit
• Quiche et Crepe, 5139 Us Ave Plattsburgh, NY 12901-3888, ☎ (518) 561-4086. Quiches and Crepes are the specialty at this restaurant that is owned and operated by a local french couple. Fresh soups, salads and sandwiches are also available. The food is excellent. Inexpensive.  edit
• Price Chopper, 19 Centre Dr, Plattsburgh, NY, ☎ (518) 562-3560‎. Price Chopper is a local grocery store that has a large salad bar and hot prepared food section. Diners make there own plats and pay by weight. The salad bar is typically fresh and well tended. There is also a seafood counter that will steam or fry selections while you wait.  edit
• Bazzanos Pizza, 5041 S Catherine St Plattsburgh NY, ☎ 518-562-8586, [4]. This local Pizzeria serves a very tasty pie. Service is quick and the place is very clean. Other menu items include pasta, wings and burgers. A large plain pizza is around $12.00 Inexpensive.  edit
• Karma Indian Cuisine, 334 Cornelia St Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2329, ☎ (518) 561-8301. This restaurant is Plattsburgh's only Indian restaurant. It is nicely appointed and relaxing. The service was quite slow and somewhat inattentive at times however the food is very tasty and well done. Northern and southern Indian dishes are available as are several vegetarian selections. A buffet is available for lunch six days a week and all day Sunday. $10-15 per entree.  edit

• Irises, 20-22 City Hall Place, 518-566-7000, is a beautiful cafe and wine bar right downtown Plattsburgh.