The Complete Guide to Northern New York: Cities, Towns, Villages, and Communities
Northern New York is one of the most unique regions in the United States. Stretching from the eastern shore of Lake Ontario to the shores of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, the North Country is known for its small towns, historic villages, military presence, outdoor recreation, and close relationship with neighboring Canada.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident, new to the area, or planning a visit, here’s a guide to many of the communities that make Northern New York special.
Cities
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Plattsburgh
- Massena
- Malone
Jefferson County
Adams • Alexandria Bay • Antwerp • Black River • Brownville • Cape Vincent • Carthage • Chaumont • Clayton • Dexter • Ellisburg • Henderson • LaFargeville • Philadelphia • Sackets Harbor • Theresa • West Carthage
Lewis County
Beaver Falls • Castorland • Copenhagen • Croghan • Glenfield • Harrisville • Lowville • Lyons Falls • Martinsburg • Port Leyden • Turin
St. Lawrence County
Brasher Falls • Canton • Colton • Gouverneur • Hammond • Heuvelton • Hermon • Lisbon • Madrid • Massena • Morristown • Norfolk • Norwood • Parishville • Potsdam • Richville • Waddington
Franklin County
Bombay • Brushton • Burke • Chateaugay • Constable • Fort Covington • Malone • Moira • Paul Smiths • Saranac Lake • Tupper Lake
Clinton County
Au Sable Forks • Champlain • Chazy • Dannemora • Keeseville • Mooers • Peru • Rouses Point • Saranac
Essex County
Crown Point • Elizabethtown • Essex • Jay • Keene • Lake Placid • Moriah • Newcomb • Port Henry • Schroon Lake • Ticonderoga • Westport • Wilmington
Hamilton County
Blue Mountain Lake • Indian Lake • Inlet • Lake Pleasant • Long Lake • Piseco • Raquette Lake • Speculator
More Than Just a Map
Northern New York is home to world-class outdoor recreation, the Thousand Islands, the Adirondack Park, Fort Drum, historic waterfront communities, thriving farms, family-owned businesses, and a growing tourism economy. Residents enjoy easy access to lakes, rivers, forests, skiing, hiking, boating, fishing, and some of the most scenic drives in the Northeast.
The region also serves as an important gateway to Canada, with multiple international border crossings connecting New York to Ontario and Québec.
Did We Miss Your Community?
The Watertown Post is committed to covering all of Northern New York. If your town, village, or hamlet isn’t listed here, let us know. We’ll continue expanding this guide as we grow our coverage across the North Country.
From the shores of Lake Ontario to the Adirondack High Peaks and the Canadian border, Northern New York is made up of hundreds of unique communities—each with its own story to tell.
