5 Things You Must Do in Watertown, NY

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Nestled in upstate New York and just thirty minutes away from Canada, Watertown New York offers visitors outdoor adventures and indoor fun year round.  Here are five things you must do in Watertown.

1. Kayak down the Black River.

Enjoy the pristine waters and flowing currents of the Black River. Stop for a shore side picnic and enjoy the lovely views Upstate New York has to offer.

2. Go whitewater rafting on the Black River.

The Black River fights back as you rush down its raging rapids on a guided tour of some of the best waters the river has to offer.  Rafting is offered from spring until fall.

3. Get up close and personal with a black bear at the New York State Zoo.

Visit this interactive zoo that has the distinction of being the world’s only zoo specializing in animals that are native to New York State.  Visit the bears, wolverines and other animals, housed in their natural habitats at the zoo.

4.  Go snowboarding or downhill skiing on Dry Hill.

Winter in Watertown means nearly 300 inches of snowfall per year.  Grab a pair of skis or a snowboard and test out the moguls in this lovely skiing facility that has runs for every skill level.

5. Take in an auto race at Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speedway.

Located just outside Watertown, this speedway boasts a 3/8 mile dirt-surface oval track for stock car racing and other types of motor vehicle racing.  Go camping overnight at its attached campground.