Ogdensburg is a well-connected city with a passionate spirit. It’s also a haven for nature lovers. Once you’ve snapped a shot of the iconic suspension bridge, car hire opens up a world of possibilities.
Aquatic wonder
Saint Lawrence River is a magnificent place to catch your breath, with beautiful views of Canada. It is home to plenty of native species – including beavers, bald eagles, turtles and osprey.
Go boating on the waters near Ogdensburg – there is a handy boat park near the Dobisky Center – to soak up the scenery. If you prefer to be immersed, there is a public swimming pool set in Morissette Park.
Several local businesses offer kayaking tours of the local waterways. Many are suitable for beginners and families and leave from the Oswegatchie Boat Launch.
Or, try your hand at fishing. Some of the best fishing locations are located upstream in leafy corners of Wellesley Island State Park and Swan Bay Resort, so load up the hire car with rods and bait.
Old West art
The Frederic Remington Art Museum is Ogden’s premier attraction – even if you’re venturing out of town, it’s well worth swinging by in the hire car.
The centre celebrates the depictions of the Old West by Frederic Remington, a New York man whose paintings and bronzes feature cowboys, soldiers and Native Americans.
The exhibitions at this museum include many photographs he took for research and the items collected from travels out west.
The Albert Priest Newel Gallery is home to some of the best-known sculptures from Remington’s later years, while the Addie Priest Newell Gallery shows a combination of rare North Country watercolours and personal memorabilia.
Lisbon Beach
Yearning for relaxation? Drive your hire car to nearby Lisbon, close to Galop Island, and discover a small but beautiful golden beach set on the river.
There is an adjacent campground in the town and parking located near the beach.
Forested wilderness
The New York border region is home to incredible wilderness, where evergreen trees stretch for more than a hundred miles.
Discover some of the best scenic drives and hiking trails in New York State here. Five Ponds Wilderness is a beautiful wetland area.
Tupper Lake is one of the largest villages, featuring a boat club. It’s a great place to stop on the way to the magnificent High Peaks Wilderness, where you can try mountain hiking or simply soak up the views.
Mount Marcy is the highlight for advanced hikers, but other peaks such as Mount Colden, Algonquin Peak and Cascade Mountain also boast impressive surrounds.
An intercity road trip
New York’s many cities offer great road trip potential. Head to from Ogdensburg to Syracuse to see many museums – including the Erie Canal Museum and Everson Museum of Art.
Continue to Albany for the grand New York State Capitol and the New York State Museum, where you’ll get a sense of the state’s history, from culture to geology.
Hire a car in Ogdensburg to discover the unexpected in the New York border region and beyond.