“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Jefferson County Fairgrounds |
| Deer River Gorge |
| Sewalls Island Cartop Launch and Shoreline Fishing |
| Carthage Farmers Market |
| Scenic Farmland near Watertown |
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The path of least resistance or the liquid highway, for some it's the only way to travel along the Adirondack Scenic Byways
Town of Watertown
Olympic Byway, in Jefferson County
The Town and the City of Watertown coexist on the Black River near Lake Ontario.
The many friendly communities in Towns like this one along the Olympic Scenic Byway provide the opportunity for an enjoyable walk, refreshment, and to learn more about the area. The Olympic Byway reveals nature’s renaissance with a patchwork blend of picturesque communities, small-scale industry and natural beauty. The 170-mile route starts near the shore of Lake Champlain at Keeseville on the east end, and near the shore of Lake Ontario by Sackets Harbor and Watertown on the west. From those two great water bodies, the route travels up into the Adirondack Mountain region and through its oasis at its center, the Adirondack Park. Along the way the Ausable, Oswegatchie, and Black Rivers guide the way with their scenic views waterfalls, drops, and riffles.
Communities:
| Black River | Deferiet | Watertown | |
| Carthage | Herrings |