Potsdam has been described as the “Cultural and Educational Center of Northern New York”, and a quick study of everything Potsdam has to offer will show that this is true.

Potsdam is home to the SUNY Potsdam and the world-renowned Crane School of Music. It is also a home toClarkson University, known for its engineering and business schools, as well as its N.C.A.A. Division I hockey team, the Golden Knights.

Potsdam is rich in history, and its Victorian and sandstone architecture is laid out along the beautiful Raquette River. Visitors can enjoy dining at over thirty local restaurants. Potsdam also offers a wide variety of retail stores including clothing, antique, gift shops and art galleries and studios.

Potsdam is home to the St. Lawrence County Arts Council and the Creative Spirit Art Center. TheCommunity Performance Series, a local organization housed at the Crane School of Music, brings many quality musicians and performance groups to Potsdam each year. The Orchestra of Northern New York is also based in Potsdam.

If outdoor activities are your hobby, then Potsdam is a great place to be. Located a stone’s throw from the Adirondack Mountains and the St. Lawrence River, and offering some of the best fresh-water fishing in the state, Potsdam offers a wonderful setting for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing, and much more. Higley Flow State Park, and many other local campgrounds, are located within 15 minutes of downtown.

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