Places to visit in Watertown
Burrville Cider Mill
The Burrville Cider Mill is one of the oldest establishments of Jefferson County. Located between the Thousand Islands and Adirondack Regions of New York, the Mill has been a historic landmark and family tradition for several generations. Formerly known as Burr’s Mills, the structure was built in 1801.It was originally used as a sawmill and a gristmill. The mill is named after Capt. John Burr who purchased it in 1802. Visit this place to watch them press the North Countrys best Sweet Apple Cider. They make the best cider by blending different varieties of apples. All the apples are bought from New York and are at their peak of ripeness.
They make sure that all apples are of highest quality and they inspect each apple visually and physically to ensure that. Cider is pressed every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at The Burrville Cider Mill. Visitors can take self-guided tours at 10am and noon while they press. The sweet scent of apple as well as and freshly fried cider donuts still too hot to touch greet the visitors. You can take your cameras along to capture the view of the falls from the decks with the backdrop of the Autumn leaves.
New York State Zoo at Thompson Park
The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park is home to species that are native to New York State. The 32-acre Zoo is inhabited by threatened or endangered animals, including wolverines, bears, eagles, mountain lions and more. The zoo is aimed at providing natural world experiences that foster an appreciation of the Empire State’s ecosystems through conservation, education, scientific study and responsible recreation.
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Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Monday-Thursday: 9:00-8:00
Friday & Saturday: 9:00-5:00
Sunday: Noon – 5:00
Built in 1903, Roswell P. Flower Memorial Libraryis a two story, brick, rectangular buildingfaced in marble with a centrally placed octagonal dome. The building is located at Watertown in Jefferson County, New York. Also known as ‘The most beautiful small library in the United States’, the library was erected by Mrs. Emma Flower Taylor in memory of her father. This magnificent structure is not only a great sight to behold but it also is a great and source of knowledge and resources. They have a large book collection and several rooms containing history of the surrounding area in museum like surroundings.