©
Watertown trip planner
Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary for free
You have 3 trips in progress.
See all
Watertown
Watertown is a city in the state of New York and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is situated approximately 20 miles (35 km) south of the Thousand Islands, and 70 miles north of Syracuse, New York. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 27,023, an increase of 1.2% since 2000. The U.S. Army post Fort Drum is near the city.Named after the many falls located on the Black River, the city developed early in the 19th century as a manufacturing center. From years of generating industrial wealth, in the early 20th century the city was said to have more millionaires per capita than any other city in the nation.Geographically, Watertown is located in the central part of Jefferson County. It lies northeast of Syracuse, New York and south of the Ontario border. The city is served by Watertown International Airport.The city claims to be the birthplace of the five and dime store and the safety pin, and is the home of Little Trees air fresheners. It manufactured the first portable steam engine. It has the longest continually operating county fair in the United States and holds the Red and Black football franchise, the oldest surviving semi-professional team in the United States.Use our United States journey builder app to arrange the details of your trip to Watertown and other destinations.
Source
Create a full itinerary — for free!
Plan your trip to Watertown
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.Know more
Popular things to do in Watertown
Side trips from Watertown
Places to visit with Watertown
New York CityTrip planner
Best for: Observation Deck, Scenic Walking Area, Historic Site
Niagara FallsTrip planner
Best for: Waterfall, Cave, Casino
BronxTrip planner
Best for: Zoo, Garden, Landmark
BuffaloTrip planner
Best for: Architectural Building, Nightlife, Landmark
RochesterTrip planner
Best for: Children’s Museum, History Museum, Park
Recently planned trips to Watertown
7 days in Watertown & Virginia Beach
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Watertown
Virginia Beach
9 days in Watertown & Florida
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Watertown
Key West
Key Largo
7 days in Watertown
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Jefferson County Historical Society
Burrville Cider Mill
New York State Zoo at Thompson Park
1 day in Dallas & Watertown
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Dallas
Watertown
9 days in New York City & Watertown
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
New York City
Watertown
4 days in Watertown
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
Buttermilk Falls
Burrville Cider Mill