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There are many wonderful things to see and do in and around the Massena
area. Below is a brief description of many of our attractions. Whether
you enjoy shopping, sightseeing or indoor or outdoor recreation, you are
sure to find lots of options. Click on the links for even more information
and search our business
directory to find others.
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
Mohawk Bingo Palace Class II Casino
St. Lawrence Centre Mall
Other Shopping Opportunities
Massena Museum
St. Lawrence Seaway Eisenhower Lock
New York Power
Authority St. Lawrence River Power Project
Robert Moses
State Park
Nature Center
Lake
St. Lawrence Boat Tours
Massena
Arena, Town Beach, Parks & Playgrounds
Golfing in Massena
Fishing the Fourth Coast
Massena
Rod & Gun Club
Titus Mountain Ski Center
TimeQuest Adventure Park
Akwesasne Museum & Cutural Center
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North Country’s Favorite
Playground”,™ the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is a state of the
art gaming facility featuring over 800 Las Vegas-style slot machines, plus craps, poker, baccarat, roulette and much more. The Casino
boasts a full-service restaurant with all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner
buffets, and the "Pair-a-Dice" Lounge. Great games, great promotions, amazing prizes and top notch food and drink await you at the AMK!
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“ Where the winning never
stops”. ™ This huge facility features a wide variety of video
gaming machines plus high-stakes bingo at it’s finest. Huge prizes…huge
fun! top
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 Come
see why they say the “St. Lawrence
Centre is the place to be.” ™ Over 55 stores including JC Penney,
Bon Ton, TJ Maxx and Sears. Plus an international food court and year-round
ice arena! top
Massena is known as the center of
heavy industry in the North Country, but the community also is a retail
shopping destination with many chain stores and small, locally owned
businesses ready to provide you with the personal service you deserve.
Major shopping opportunities can be found at WalMart, BJ’s
Wholesale Club, Office Max and Hannaford
Superstore and Home Depot to
name a few. Check out the merchants in the Harte Haven Shopping Center,
in
the Downtown area, East Orvis Street and the Willow Street-Center Street
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  Local
history buffs will delight at the holdings of the Town’s Museum
at 200 East Orvis Street. The facility is chocked full of artifacts that
illustrates our community’s rich heritage. The museum is also home
to the Massena Aluminum Historical Association and its vast holdings spotlighting
the Massena area’s special place in the history of the “miracle
metal” which continues to employ so many today. Call 315-769-8571
for more information. top
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 The
St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation operates two massive shipping
locks in Massena as part
of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. Each year, tens of thousands
of visitors view the locking of ships up to 740 feet long at the Eisenhower
Lock Visitor Center (there is no public viewing of ships at Snell).
The
visitor center is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. In addition to an awesome view of ships from around the world, the visitor center is an excellent place for a snack, a souvenir or for regional tourist information.
A schedule of ships passing through Eisenhower lock can be accessed by
calling 315-769-2422 during the shipping season or on-line anytime at http://www.greatlakes-seaway.com/R2/jsp/R2.jsp?language=E&loc=VT00.jsp. top
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The Massive 1.6 megawatt Robert Moses-Robert Saunders power project
is operated jointly by the New
York Power Authority and the Province of Ontario. The NYPA Visitors Center is all-new. Situated at Hawkins Point across the St. Lawrence River from the massive 1.6 Million kilowatt Moses-Saunders Power Dam, this modern facility includes dozens of interactive exhibits. Visitors can learn all about how electricity is produced, properties of electricity, energy conservation and more, all while gazing at a panoramic view of the huge power dam. A film on the construction and operation of the dam and the Power Authority’s role in New York’s electric future can be seen in the on-site theatre. Admission is free and the facility is open year-round.
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  Named
for the visionary who served as the Power Authority’s first Chairman,
this great park was created as a public benefit during the power project’s
construction. It features a campground, marina, Nature Center, beach
and picnic grounds, hiking
and cross-country ski trails, all operated by the New York State Office
of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. All park facilities
are being improved as part of the Power Authority’s license renewal
agreement. Also located just west of Massena is Coles Creek State Park,
offering camping, recreation and a marina. For camping reservations at
either Robert Moses or Coles Creek State Parks, call 1-800-456-CAMP. top
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The Nature Center at Robert Moses State Park is open year-round, 7 days a week. There is no admission fee to the center or the park itself. Hours are generally 8am – 4pm, although during July & August hours are extended until 7:30pm. Trails are open dawn to dusk. The center offers the only paved handicap accessible trai l in the North Country! Inside, the Center features rooms full of environmental educational displays, live and mounted animals, aqauria, a live honey bee display and much, much more. This hidden treasure features the most extensive environmental educational displays in the North Country! Programs focus on environmental education, arts and crafts and more. Miles of trails await visitors, along with an outdoor classroom. Educational panels featuring digital photos and written descriptions lead the self-guided hiker through the gently rolling terrain. During winter months, cross-country skis and snowshoes are available for rent. The Friends of the Nature Center, Inc. welcome you to visit their website for more information and a calendar of events. top
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 Hop
on board, sit back and relax as you take a leisurely tour of the historic
St. Lawrence River aboard
a 38-foot pontoon watercraft. Lake St. Lawrence Boat Tours departs from
the beautiful village dock in Waddington, New York, about 16 miles west
of Massena. Learn about the history of the mighty river, go on a fishing
expedition or even a dinner cruise at sunset. And chances are you’ll
share the water with one or more of the huge commercial ships on the
St. Lawrence Seaway. top
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  The
Massena Joint Recreation Commission operates a number of outstanding
facilities
for outdoor and indoor recreation. These include the Massena Arena,
several ball fields, playgrounds, tennis and basketball facilities and
a beautiful
beach and picnic area. top
The Massena area is home to a number of wonderful championship-level golf
courses. The Massena
Country Club features a beautiful location on the St. Lawrence River.
It is a par 71, 6,600 yard course featuring a pro shop, restaurant and
many discount packages. Open to the public. Call (315) 769-2293.
The Fox Hill
Golf Club is a lovely nine-hole course (soon to be 18) featuring beautiful
views and challenging play. A full on-site pro shop is available
for all your golfing needs. Open to the public. (315) 764-8633. top
Massena is a fisherman's paradise! Species
abound in our three rivers, the St. Lawrence, the Raquette and the Grasse.
Some of our world class fishing opportunities include muskie,
walleye, bass, carp,
trout, bullhead Northern pike and crappie. There are several fishing tournaments that dot the calendar including the St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament sponsored by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce top
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  Massena
Rod & Gun Club is a sportsman’s
club providing hunter safety education, shooting ranges, indoor & outdoor
archery, lighted X-C ski trails, canoe rentals, clubhouse and lounge
facilities for its members. It sponsors one of the largest bow fishing
events in the U.S., the annual St. Lawrence “Carp Shoot”. top
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 Featuring
27 ski trails encompassing all skill levels. Also featuring snow tubing
and snowboarding, plus rentals,
chair lifts, snowmaking and night skiing. Food and lodging available
on-site. Just 40 miles from Massena in the foothills of the beautiful
Adirondack Mountains. top
Ready for a challenging game of miniature golf? How about a safari ride?
Want to enjoy a unique petting zoo? Looking for a great place for a birthday
party? You’ll find all this and more at TimeQuest. Located at 9987
St. Highway 56 just outside Massena. Open Memorial Day to Labor day. 36 holes of mini-golf fun. Call (315)
769-6510. top
  Museum is devoted to the evolving cultural heritage of the Akwesasne Mohawk people. Includes clothing, tools, beadwork, display of Mohawk basketry. Gift shop. (Monday-Friday). Call
(518) 358-2461
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