Fort Ticonderoga is a restored 18th-century fort on the New York side of Lake Champlain, built by the French and fought over repeatedly by the French, British, and Americans through the colonial and Revolutionary wars. The appeal of doing it from Vermont is the short ferry crossing itself - the Lake Champlain Transportation ferry from Larrabee's Point is a genuine car ferry, not a bridge substitute, so the trip includes a few minutes on the water with views back toward the Green Mountains. The fort grounds include restored buildings, a museum collection, and gardens, making it a fuller day than a quick photo stop.
| Distance | 45 miles from Burlington to Shoreham ferry landing |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 1 hour to ferry + 7-minute crossing + 10 minutes to fort |
| Getting there | Car: US-7 S to VT-17 W to Shoreham ferry landing. Ferry operated by Lake Champlain Transportation: $10.50/car one-way (USD); ferries run year-round except mid-January to mid-March; lcferries.com. |
| Address | Lake Champlain Transportation Ferry: Larrabee's Point, Shoreham, VT 05770 |
How to get there
- Car to Shoreham ferry + Lake Champlain Transportation ferry crossing ($10.50/car USD)
Location
Lake Champlain Transportation Ferry: Larrabee's Point, Shoreham, VT 05770
43.8728, -73.3218 View on map
Highlights
- The restored fort walls and barracks - the reconstructed 18th-century structure that forms the core of the site
- Fort Ticonderoga Museum - the collection housed within the fort, covering its French and Indian War and Revolutionary War history
- The King's Garden - a formal garden on the fort grounds, a deliberate contrast to the military architecture
- The Lake Champlain Transportation ferry crossing at Larrabee's Point - the short car-ferry ride across the lake that's part of the day, not just transportation