Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thous
1290 Arsenal St
Watertown, New York

Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands
250 Commerce Park Dr
Watertown, New York

Quality Inn & Suites at I-81 - Exit 45
1190 Arsenal St
Watertown, New York

Comfort Inn & Suites
110 Commerce Park Drive
Watertown, New York

Best Western Watertown/Fort Drum
300 Washington St
Watertown, New York

Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands
1290 Arsenal Street
Watertown, New York

Ramada Watertown
6300 Arsenal Street
Watertown, New York

ADIRONDACK EFFICIENCIES
1030 Arsenal Street building A
Watertown, New York

Hampton Inn Watertown
155 Commerce Park Dr
Watertown, New York

Rainbow Motel Watertown
24480 Bradley St
Watertown, New York

Econo Lodge Watertown
1030 Arsenal St
Watertown, New York

Rodeway Inn
652 Arsenal Street
Watertown, New York


Hotel Tips

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.



Things To Do

Watertown makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.

Watertown brings the farming community under one marketplace to offer an assortment of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Traditionally, markets are restricted to anything grown so you can expect to see natural whole foods that are sure to please those working on their plant-based diets!

Watertown brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Heather
Community, responsiblity, friends who feel like family. Every downtown has it's own culture, something not experienced in the mall or at big box stores. Merchants are the cornerstone of our local economies.

Shari
the scenery, the people, love the activities that go on, even on holidays Ashland is the best to be in, the adventures and animals you can see on a daily bases, and most of all, kid friendly

Dorothy Wilson
Unique shopping-love the atmosphere

Kathleen Townsend
It's so quaint and cute!

Janet White
Never been but I love discounts! Going Today!


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