Outdoors
Relax and play on and around Lake Ontario’s blue water…
Charter a fishing boat, sail on the open water, kayak on our beautiful bays, birdwatch, or explore our leafy footpaths, trails, and sand beaches — Sackets Harbor’s shoreline offers so much to do for those taking a break and those seeking adventure.
The sprawling Robert G. Wehle State Park is one of the newest in the New York State Parks system, and it's just a 20-minute drive from Sackets Harbor. Visitors can access the more than 10 miles of nature trails for hiking and mountain biking during the spring, summer, and fall; and those same trails can be used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.…
SacHenCruises offers an array of boat rides, cruises, and fishing trips around Sackets Harbor, Horse Island, Henderson Harbor, and Association Island.…
Enjoy an amazing experience on the clear waters of Lake Ontario! Sail Ontario offers three types of experiences to help you create treasured memories out on the water:…
Trails and Hikes
Get out into the great outdoors with one of the many hiking trails around the area. Talk a walk through history at the Battlefield Site’s Battlefield Trail, our War of 1812 Bicentennial Trail or the Harborwalk: a guided tour of Historical Architecture. If you’re looking to get back in touch with nature or discover the local flora and fauna of the area, try neighboring trails at Westcott Beach, Robert Wehle State Park, or the El Dorado Beach Preserve.
Trees and Flowers
Awarded America in Bloom’s “Four Bloom” title and designated a “Tree City USA,” this small village’s natural environment is a treat for the eyes. Spring blossoms, bursts of summer color, and brilliant autumn foliage greet visitors. Evergreens draped with a fresh snowfall complete the year-round landscape scene
Lake Ontario Vistas
Witness the beauty of the Great Lakes at one of the many stopping places in our neighborhood. You’ll find the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site, Westcott Beach State Park Bluff Overlook, along the outer trails at Robert Wehle State Park, and the El Dorado Beach Preserve provide stunning views of our blue water!