Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh is a city of 19,830 people in Clinton County, New York, founded in 1785.
Why visit Plattsburgh
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 63 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cumberland Head Light, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Brinkerhoff Street Historic District and Charles C. Platt Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Plattsburgh
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, New York, United States, situated on the north-western shore of Lake Champlain. The population was 19,841 at the 2020 census. The population of the surrounding (and separately incorporated) Town of Plattsburgh was 11,886 as of the 2020 census, making the combined population of Plattsburgh to be 31,727. Plattsburgh lies just to the northeast of Adirondack Park, immediately outside of the park boundaries.
From the Wikipedia article Plattsburgh, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Cumberland Head Light
Lighthouse · 3.6 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
School · 0.4 mi
Public university in northern New York
Strand Center Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh
Strand Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
23 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh
Museums and landmarks41
Brinkerhoff Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
District of residences in Plattsburgh, New York
Charles C. Platt Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Seat of government in Plattsburgh, New York, United States
Clinton County Courthouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States of America
Court Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Plattsburgh, New York, United States
D'Youville Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic place in New York, United States
Fort Brown Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Archaeological site in New York, United States of America
Hawkins Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Plattsburgh, New York, NRHP-listed
House at 56 Cornelia Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John B. Carpenter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Plattsburgh, New York, NRHP-listed
Kent-Delord House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
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Old Stone Barracks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Plattsburgh, New York, United States
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes63
Chapter One: Coffee & Tea
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Dessert · 0.5 mi
30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:30; Sa-Su 08:30-18:30
Irises Cafe & Wine Bar
Restaurant · American, Burger, Noodle, Mediterranean, Brunch · 0.5 mi
20-22 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh
We,Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-13:00,16:00-21:00
Sip
Restaurant · Noodle, Sandwich, American, Regional, Fries, Brunch · 0.4 mi
14 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh
We-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 10:00-14:00
The Pepper
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
13 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su off
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh
Mo-We 10:00-18:00; Fr-Su 10:00-18:00
Yama Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi, Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Noodle, Fish, Udon, Soba · 0.4 mi
62 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Koffee Kat Espresso Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bubble Tea, Tea · 0.5 mi
104 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh
51 more on the map.
Where to stay10
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
16 Plaza Boulevard, Plattsburgh
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
554 Route 3, Plattsburgh
Churches and places of worship12
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
4919 South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh
First Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh
Salvation Army
Church · Salvation Army · 1.1 mi
4804 South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh
Blessed John XXIII Newman Center (SUNY Plattsburgh)
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Boces
School · 2.9 mi
1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cumberland Head Elementary School
School · 3.8 mi
1187 Cumberland Head Rd, Plattsburgh
Healthcare8
Map of Plattsburgh
220 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 10°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plattsburgh Intl Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clinton County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Plattsburgh West 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Cumberland Head 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Morrisonville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Peru 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- West Chazy 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Cadyville 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Dannemora 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Keeseville 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Burlington 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Milton 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Plattsburgh monument, Cs302b ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunset in Plattsburgh, NY, Annacecchini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SUNY Plattsburgh, view of eastern edge of campus. 2025, Mmrvideo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York (30012076780), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Champlain Valley Hall - SUNY Plattsburgh, Snapshot Sasquatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter's Church, Plattsburgh (30273956226), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Clinton County Courthouse - Plattsburgh, New York, Snapshot Sasquatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Clinton County Courthouse, Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY (53691986935), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY - 53690667487, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY - 53691761588, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Clinton County Courthouse, Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY (53691546311), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rectory, Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY - 53691987765, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Clinton County Courthouse, Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY, Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MacDonough Monument, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY (53691545691), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- U. S. Army Barracks (with troops) , Plattsburgh, N. Y. (3990066853), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Greetings from Plattsburgh, New York, on Lake Champlain - Large Letter Postcard (19972209771), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- City Hall, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY (53691899639), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Skyline of Plattsburgh, New York aerial view in 2024, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Plattsburgh, New York, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Plattsburgh Amtrak, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Train Station (Front) - Plattsburgh, Snapshot Sasquatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Train Station (Back) - Plattsburgh, Snapshot Sasquatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles C. Platt Homestead, Akuchling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton-platts ch complex, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Paul Marshall House, Plattsburgh New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldStoneBarracks, SmedleyButler, Public domain
- Macomb St Plattsburgh, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Turner carriage house 2017, Danielle Garneau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strand Theater, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W. W. Hartwell House & Dependencies in Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- D'Youville Academy, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Oval District Plattsburgh, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- A house in the Brinkerhoff Street Historic District, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Right-side view of Kent-Delord House, Akuchling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilcox House Plattsburgh, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hawkins Hall, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
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