Your Insider Info

This is the “insider” info we hope
will entice you to visit the Plattsburgh region!

We have information about the beach, the price of gas, local WiFi hot spots and so much more. Is there information you’re having a hard time finding? Email us at info@goplattsburgh.com and we’ll do our best to find it for you!

dollar savings GoPlattsburgh.com …price comparisons – QC vs. NY

Want to see just how much less expensive it is to shop in the U.S. relative to Canada. Check out our ‘Cost of Shopping’ comparison.

  Price/Prix in QC Price/Prix in NY %  difference
8GB 6th Generation Apple iPod Nano $ 215.00 $134.00 37% less in NY
Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera
with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens		 $772.00 $477.00 38% less in NY
Nike Sweet Classic Leather $82.00 $55.00 33% less in NY

Click here for more price comparisons: price comparisons…

…the least expensive gas in the Plattsburgh area:

gas-icon$1.07/litre or $4.07/gal: Buck’s Car Wash - 6050  NY-22 near Trade Rd., Plattsburgh

$1.08/litre or $4.08/gal: Stewart’s - 292 Cornelia St & Broad St., Plattsburgh

This data was updated March 29, 2012. 
For more information on gas prices in the Plattsburgh area, click here:  gas prices…

…going to the movies:

Movies are more fun away from home. Click below to find out what movies are playing in the Plattsburgh area and when. …movies around plattsburgh

…beach conditions:

The beaches of Plattsburgh are currently closed.  Stop back in the spring for more information.

BORDER WAIT TIME:

  • Commercial Flow: No delay, Travellers Flow: No delay [2012-05-19 at 05:03]
  • Commercial Flow: No delay, Travellers Flow: No delay
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…best views and romantic spots

Looking for a tranquil spot to sit, relax and enjoy the view?  We have a few for you here. (And if you know of more, let us know and we’ll get them up here.  Email us at: info@goplattsburgh.com)

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Eastern terrace at Clinton Community College. The view is stunning and even more expansive in person.

We have more views here:  more views…

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…local weather:

Weather for Plattsburgh, NY
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It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2012
Partly Cloudy
High of 26
Low of 13
 It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM EDT on May 20, 2012
Partly Cloudy
High of 29
Low of 12
 It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM EDT on May 21, 2012
Partly Cloudy
High of 25
Low of 14
 It is forcast to be Chance of a Thunderstorm at 11:00 PM EDT on May 22, 2012
Chance of a Thunderstorm
High of 24
Low of 11
 It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM EDT on May 23, 2012
Partly Cloudy
High of 24
Low of 10
 It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM EDT on May 24, 2012
Partly Cloudy
High of 27
Low of 14
» Detailed Weather for Plattsburgh, New York

… wi-fi hotspots

wifiWe know that staying connected is important. Find out where the hots spots are in the Plattsburgh area.

If you know of a hotspot, email us at info@goplattsburgh.com.

...find our wi-fi hot spots

… recent news

  • The last battleMay 2, 2012, 2:59 pm

    The cannons that fired on September 11, 1814 set off the Battle of Plattsburgh, the last fight of the War of 1812. Two Canadians go south of the border to make things right. By Rick Boychuk with photography by Patrice Halley     On a sunny autumn morning — September 11, 1814, to be exact [...]

  • Beyond Uptown Plattsburgh: Get More for LessApril 30, 2012, 9:16 am

    By Matt McDonald              In the midst of an economic downturn, shoppers inevitably search for the best quality items at the lowest possible prices. As many typical retailers wilt under the pressure, consignment and resale establishments, America’s hidden gems, are growing in popularity. Whether people sell lightly used items outright to a resale shop, or split [...]

  • Import and duty exemption increased for CanadiansApril 15, 2012, 10:27 pm

    “This will finally create relative equity for Americans and Canadians going back and forth, will make cross-border shopping and commerce all the more natural and should also expedite the movement of cross-border traffic entering Canada, as there will be less need to spend time valuing purchases and collecting fees from our Canadian neighbors returning home.” [...]

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