Adirondack Mountains
Golden Knights
POTSDAM and ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY
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t. Lawrence County is a place where you find the best that America has to offer – a place where farmers and professors work near each other with admiration and respect, a place where Fortune 500 companies operate alongside artisans and mom and pop shops, a place that is rugged and wild, yet cosmopolitan and “home” to people from 40 different countries. St. Lawrence County is the largest geographical county east of the Mississippi, yet there are only 110,000 residents. The forests and parks teem with wildlife from bear to fish, moose to white-tailed deer. There are thousands of acres of woods and over 200 ponds, lakes and rivers. The mighty St. Lawrence connects the country to Canadian neighbors, just minutes away. St. Lawrence County is an educational community and boasts six colleges and Universities, which turn out future leaders of the country’s businesses and communities. As for recreation, St. Lawrence County has it all: camping, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, canoeing, swimming, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and fairs and festivals of all kinds. Mostly, what you’ll find on your visit to St. Lawrence County is an unhurried atmosphere where people will gladly take a moment to pass the time of day and tell you stories of life in Border Country. You will find a place that’s safe to visit, with wide open spaces and a strong regard for those who live, work and visit here. St. Lawrence County, the North Coast of America, entices both rugged adventurers and those just content to sit back and watch. Stretching from the St. Lawrence River, to deep into the famed Adirondack Park with majestic forests and lakes, St. Lawrence County encompasses 2,840 square miles. It’s New York’s largest county. There’s plenty of room for all. No matter what the season, there is never a limit to the adventures you’ll find in St. Lawrence County.
POTSDAM Known as the “cultural and educational center of St. Lawrence County,” Potsdam is a warm and neighborly community, rich in heritage and tradition while involved in exploration of cutting-edge technology. Victorian-style architecture is blended with modern educational and scientific centers, cultural and shopping facilities, restaurants, medical facilities, airport and accommodations. Several of the town’s earliest homes and public buildings were constructed of Potsdam sandstone, which was so abundant at the time the town was first explored for permanent settlement. Fans of the arts have a wealth of resources available, enriched by the colleges and universities in the area. Potsdam is home of Clarkson University, a 4-year private institution specializing in technology and Potsdam College, a 4-year Liberal Arts College, which is part of the State University of New York. Art galleries, visiting theatre and dance companies, opera and classical musical concerts based at the schools draw performance artists from around the world. Contemporary musical acts find they receive a particularly warm reception in Potsdam. Performances in the area have included Trisha Yearwood, The Irish Rovers, The Indigo Girls and Sugar Ray. These are in addition to a host of local talent that entertains the community in frequent open-air concerts and festivals in the summer months. Visitors can sample a variety of cuisines any time of the year from one of Potsdam’s many eateries. In any season, outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home in Potsdam. The Racquette River provides the perfect setting for canoeing, kayaking, or swimming. The surrounding woods are ideal for an afternoon of hiking and exploration or, even, a fall picnic. In the winter, the gentle slopes provide a great location for cross-country skiers and sledding fans alike. Nothing beats the view from Potsdam, no matter what the season is. Discover Potsdam and see what you have been missing. http://www.potsdam.ny.us/
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