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Washington County NY
  • EVENTS
        • EVENTS

        • If you’re looking for a good time, look no further than our county. From music to family-friendly events, we have it all. Spend the morning at a festival and then an evening listening to a live concert. It’s all here in Washington County.


        • ANNUAL EVENTS

        • Antique Fair
        • Art + Ag Tour
        • Fiber Tour
        • Flannel Fall Crawl
        • Maple Weekends
        • Washington County Fair
        • SPECIAL EVENTS

        • 250th Anniversary
        • Belmont Stakes
        • 250th Anniversary
  • EXPERIENCES
        • EXPERIENCES

        • Washington County is more than just a picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle. We have a scene all our own, with farm-to-table restaurants, museums, theaters, trails, and waterways to explore.


        • OUR EXPERIENCES
        • Antiques Trail
        • Apple & Berry Trail
        • Craft Beverage Trail
        • Cheese Trail
        • Fiber Trail
        • History Trail
        • Ice Cream Trail
        • Maple Trail
        • Kids Trail
        • Hands-On Trail
        • Sculpture Trail
        • Arts Trail
        • Theatre Trail
        • Haunted Trail
  • VISIT
        • VISIT

        • From natural scenic beauty and rich history to our locally-grown craft beverage scene, there are endless reasons to see, taste, and explore everything our area has to offer.


        • VISIT YOUR WAY
        • See
        • Taste
        • Explore
        • Shop
        • Stay
        • TRIP BUILDER
        • VIEW OUR BLOG
  • 250TH CELEBRATIONS
  • ABOUT US
        • ABOUT US

        • From natural scenic beauty and rich history to our locally-grown craft beverage scene, there are endless reasons to see, taste, and explore everything our area has to offer.


        • OUR TOWNS
        • ARTICLES
        • TELEVISION & FILMS
        • Argyle
        • Cambridge
        • Dresden
        • Easton
        • Fort Ann
        • Fort Edward
        • Granville
        • Greenwich
        • Hampton
        • Hartford
        • Hebron
        • Jackson
        • Kingsbury
        • Putnam
        • Salem
        • White Creek
        • Whitehall

        • ARTICLES

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SEE: Rogers Island Visitors Center & Museum in Fort Edward, NY

September 24, 2024 in Experiences, Family Fun, History
Explore the history of the Fort Edward, NY region at one of the town's most... Read More »

SEE: The Skenesborough Museum in Whitehall, NY

July 31, 2024 in Experiences, Family Fun, History
Dive deep into the history of Washington County, NY at the Skenesborough Museum! Founded during... Read More »

In History’s Footsteps: The Saratoga Campaign & Turning Point Trail

June 6, 2024 in Adventure, Experiences, History
Did you know Washington County, NY played a crucial role in the American Revolution? Many... Read More »

Explore Rural Transportation Through the Ages: From Footpaths to Flying

May 16, 2024 in Adventure, Experiences, History
Washington County, New York, has a rich and diverse history. Naturally, transportation has played a... Read More »

Haunted Trail: Spookiest Places for Ghostly Thrills

April 2, 2024 in Adventure, Experiences, History, Spiritual
Looking for a ghostly getaway destination? Love haunted houses, spooky sites & thrilling stories? Then... Read More »

Explore Local Architecture Through the Ages

March 28, 2024 in Experiences, Family Fun, History
See Historic Buildings from Different Eras Side-by-Side Visiting Washington County, New York is like traveling... Read More »

Haunted Trail

February 28, 2024 in Adventure, Experiences, History, Spiritual

Become acquainted with the many ghosts and spirits that dwell in our county and enrich its haunted history.

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SEE: The Old Fort House Museum in Fort Edward, NY

February 14, 2024 in Experiences, Family Fun, History
See History Come to Life in the Heart of Fort Edward Visit a historic house... Read More »

Explore 250 Years of Local History

February 12, 2024 in Adventure, Experiences, Family Fun, History
As 2026 approaches, we’ll be exploring how Washington County, NY left its mark on a... Read More »

Travel Back In Time Along the Canals of Washington County

October 6, 2023 in Adventure, History, Wildlife

The canals of Washington County, New York were marvels of engineering for their time! From…

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