Watertown Attractions
Watertown saw the beginning for F W Woolworth, he began selling merchandise at a county fair in 1878. This saw the birth of the Woolworth chain.
Fort Drum is also located in Watertown.
Fort Drum is also located in Watertown.
Jefferson County Historical Society Museum
The Jefferson County Historical Society Museum is housed in the Paddock Mansion, circa 1878. There are many items on display including Victorian furnishings, decorative art, American Indian artifacts, and Civil War memorabilia. The grounds feature a recreated Victorian garden and a carriage barn that contains antique cars and farm tools.
Jefferson County Historical Society
228 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601-3301
United States
228 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601-3301
United States
Phone 1 (315) 782-3491
Fax 1 (315) 782-2913
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York
The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York is a hands-on science museum featuring light, sound and electricity exhibits.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
| Family | $ 14.00 |
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Child | $ 3.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 2.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Thompson Park
A 35 acre zoo, tennis and swimming facilities as well as a playground are featured within Thompson Park Conservancy.
All values are in United States Dollars
Thompson Park Conservancy
1 Thompson Park
Watertown, NY 13601-3500
United States
1 Thompson Park
Watertown, NY 13601-3500
United States
Phone 1 (315) 782-6180
Fax 1 (315) 782-6192
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
December 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
