Fort Ticonderoga Driving Tour - Wednesday, 6/17/26 (Tour A1)
Tour A1 - Extra Early Morning Option:
Max attendees: 75
# of Run Groups: 3
Stage time: 6:30 AM – 7:00AM
Staging location: Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex – 5486 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Mandatory meeting for all: 7:00 AM
Departure time: 1st run group to leave at 7:30 AM
Expected arrival time: 1st run group at 9:50 AM
Driving Tour Distance/Time: 85.4 miles & 2 hrs 9 min
Estimated time at destination: 5 hrs – includes lunch time (closes @ 5:00 PM)
Direct way back: Estimated time 1 hr and 23 min
Estimated arrival back in Lake Placid: ~ 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM depending on how long you stay.
Special Notes: Walking shoes recommended
Lunch: Included
Price: $85 adults, $70 Children 5-17 (children 4 and under free)
Fort Ticonderoga
Do you love American history? Maybe you like military history or just looking to have fun while learning about the Revolutionary War. Fort Ticonderoga is the site of the first American victory of the Revolutionary War. This pivotal location is very much the same as it was so many years ago. You will see daily reenactments and demonstrations. This unique opportunity to step back in time and learn about the birth of the U.S.
Fort Ticonderoga is full of rich history and played an important part in the conflict between the French and British. A more important role in the American Revolution when cannons captured by the Americans were transported to Boston to help defeat the British.
Explore the collection of artifacts from personal items the soldiers kept, maps, uniforms, and weaponry such as the cannons. While on site, you will enjoy the views as the fort is located at the narrows of Lake Champlain and Lake George. Don’t forget the views of the Adirondack and Green Mountains.
The fort has a nice blend of history and natural beauty on 2,000 acres.The fort was originally constructed by the French between 1755 and 1757. The fort changed “ownership” over the early years before being of no value to the U.S. military in 1781. Then in 1820 a family bought the fort and made it a tourist stop. In the 20th century the fort was restored and now there is The Fort Ticonderoga Association. The fort is a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
The itinerary for your visit will include demonstrations, a private tour, and a private lunch room for our group.
The details are:
Arrive and check-in – divide into 2 groups
Explore exhibits, historic trade shops, gardens, and the Museum Store.
Gather at 11 AM for a Musket Firing Demo
Group A will go to lunch first, and Group B will have a 30-minute private tour
At 12:45 PM Group B will have lunch, and Group A will have their 30-minute private tour
Gather at 2:00 PM for a Cannon Firing Demonstration
At 2:25 PM you are free to walk the grounds on your own to visit the Museum, Museum Store, the King’s Garden, the exhibits, and historic trade shops. Don’t forget to meet the animals of the fort, see tailoring, shoemaking, garden harvesting, dinner prep, and other activities fun and interesting for everyone of all ages. If you still have energy, take a walk on the Carillon Battlefield Hiking Trail.