If you’re familiar with Frontier Town in North Hudson, NY (about an hour outside of Plattsburgh, NY), you’ll be excited to hear it’s getting a makeover. The abandoned theme park which closed in 1999, will now be the site for the “Gateway to the Adirondacks,” a new world-class tourism destination. New York State will invest $2.8 million in the tourism hub and expects to create new jobs for the area.
Gateway to the Adirondacks will include:
- Equestrian camping and trail riding area
- Adirondack Park Visitor Information Center
- A campground and day use area along the Schroon River
- Interactive exhibits in historic structures highlighting the past, present, and future of the Adirondack forest products and local food industries
- Event center with tourist accommodations
- Adirondack craft beer experience at Paradox Brewery
“The Gateway to the Adirondacks will be a world-class tourism hub at a strategic location to attract new visitors to the Adirondack Park and drive economic growth in the North Country,” Governor Cuomo said. “The Master Plan, developed with key community partners, builds on our comprehensive efforts to protect the Adirondack Park while attracting tourists to experience the wide array of outstanding recreation options this region has to offer.”
It looks like construction of this project isn’t due to begin until 2019, but check back for updates on the DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh blog!
“Governor Cuomo Announces Master Plan for $32 Million “Gateway to the Adirondacks” at Northway Exit 29.” Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. N.p., 26 Jan. 2017. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. <https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-master-plan-32-million-gateway-adirondacks-northway-exit-29>.
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