Accessibility & Sensory Visitor Guide
Everyone is Welcome at Fort Ticonderoga.
We seek to ensure that our experiences, facilities, exhibits, and services are accessible to all individuals. This Accessibility & Sensory Visitor Guide provides information on environmental, tactile, visual, and auditory conditions and opportunities to plan and enhance your experience here.
We are continually striving to improve the experience for all of our visitors. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the accessibility of Fort Ticonderoga or this site, we invite you to contact us at (518) 585-2821.
TRANSPORT & MOBILITY
- No shuttle services available.
- Driving is recommended to travel between different areas.
- Not every area is wheelchair accessible.
- Roads are a combination of paved and gravel. Most footpaths are dirt or gravel.
- Two parking lots are available.
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
- Open for visitation Tuesday – Sunday from May – October.
- July to September is the peak season and crowds may be expected during this time.
- Outdoor spaces can experience a wide range of climatic conditions based on the season, please consult local weather forecasts when planning your visit.
- Those with severe pollen reactions or bee allergies are advised to carry relevant medications.
- Dogs on-leashes are allowed at areas across the site except for building interiors and the King’s Garden. (Exceptions are made for service dogs)
AMENITIES & FACILITIES
- Campus-wide WiFi is available. Signal Strength may vary depending on location.
- Visitors may encounter limited cell reception, but it has been observed that AT&T and Verizon networks work better.
- Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the Log House Welcome Center with limited availability
- American Sign Language (ASL) guides are not currently available.
Quick Select an Area
The King's Garden & Pavilion
Parking Lot (King's Garden)
One of two main parking lots, providing access to the Garden, Pavilion, and Corn Maze areas. Large and open outdoor space with dirt and gravel surface and four designated accessible parking spaces.
Low Crowd Levels
Natural Bright Light
Low Smell
Loud
Bugs May Be Present
Accessible Parking
Gravel
Dirt - Flat
Limited WiFi
Cell Service
The King's Garden & Pavilion
Boathouse
An open barn-like structure with dirt floors where boat making and maritime trades occur.
Low Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Bright Light
Bugs May Be Present
Wheelchair Accessible
Dirt - Flat
Limited WiFi
Cell Service
The King's Garden & Pavilion
Carillon Boat
Sixty Foot long cruise boat, with accommodations for up to 49 passengers, offering daily cruises, with restroom and limited food and full beverage service. Tickets required.
High Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Bright Light
Loud
Wheelchair Not Accessible
Non Accessible Restroom
Dogs Not Allowed
Limited WiFi
Cell Service
Life Jacket
Dining / Food
Alcohol
The King's Garden & Pavilion
Pavilion
Restored Pell family country home, housing administrative offices, and available for rental. Ticketed specialty tours available seasonally.
Low Crowd Levels
Artificial Bright Light
Quiet
Wheelchair Accessible
WiFi
Cell Service
The King's Garden & Pavilion
The King's Garden
An open 6-acre area encompassing a range of gardens, including the historic walled garden with irregular brick paths and grassy areas, as well as many additional garden plots for flowers, produce, and a children’s garden with dirt and grass paths. Also includes a greenhouse and outbuildings and a paddock which sometimes contains farm animals as well as the Pell family cemetery. Picnic area and portable toilet available as well as a vending machine for bottled water.
Low Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Bright Light
Strong Smell
Loud
Bugs May Be Present
Accessible Restroom
Paved
Dirt - Bumpy
Grass
Brick - Bumpy
WiFi
Cell Service
Picnic Table
Vending Machine
Carillon Battlefield
Carillon Battlefield Hiking Trail
A 1.7 mile (loop) primitive hiking/walking trail through the Carillon Battlefield and French lines. This includes open and wooded areas and crosses uneven and irregular terrain. Trail partially follows the paved exit road.
*Limited cellular service and connectivity
*Hiking trail not for motor vehicles
*In the event of an emergency on the trail, please call 518-585-2821 (Office, Mon-Fri) or 518-585-2650 (Guest Services, Sat-Sun). If a 911 call is placed by someone in your party, please call one of the above numbers so a Fort Ticonderoga staff member can assist emergency vehicles.
Low Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Bright Light
Strong Smell
Quiet
Bugs May Be Present
Wheelchair Not Accessible
Paved
Dirt - Bumpy
Grass
Limited WiFi
Limited Cell Service
Fort Ticonderoga
Demonstration Area
Open space just outside of Fort Ticonderoga walls with grass and gravel surfaces where Musket and Cannon firing demonstrations take place. Open air kitchen area where soldiers cook dinner and family programming tent seasonally located here.
*Musket and Cannon firing demonstrations are loud and will produce strong smells and smoke.
High Crowd Levels
Restricted
Natural Bright Light
Strong Smell
Loud
Bugs May Be Present
Wheelchair Accessible
Gravel
Grass
WiFi
Cell Service
Fort Ticonderoga
Mars Education Center
Multi-story, air-conditioned building housing orientation film, exhibits, restrooms, and elevator to access all stories and fort walls.
High Crowd Levels
Restricted
Artificial Bright Light
Low Smell
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible Restroom
Dogs Not Allowed
WiFi
Cell Service
Information
Exhibits
Seating
Water Fountain
Fort Ticonderoga
Soldiers' Barracks
Three-story building housing exhibits and recreated historical spaces.
*The second floor is accessible from the fort walls via the elevator in the Mars Education Center
High Crowd Levels
Restricted
Artificial Dim Light
Low Smell
Loud
Wheelchair Accessible
Dogs Not Allowed
Limited WiFi
Cell Service
Exhibits
Seating
Fort Ticonderoga
Officers' Barracks
Houses recreated historical spaces on the ground floor and tailoring space on the second floor.
*The tailoring space is located on the second floor, and can be viewed through the window on the walls.
High Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Dim Light
Strong Smell
Loud
Wheelchair Accessible
Dogs Not Allowed
Limited WiFi
Cell Service
Fort Ticonderoga
Parking Lot (Fort Ticonderoga)
The site’s primary parking lot with six designated accessible parking spaces. Large and open outdoor space with varying surfaces, including dirt, grass, and stone.
High Crowd Levels
Natural Bright Light
Strong Smell
Loud
Bugs May Be Present
Accessible Parking
Gravel
Dirt - Flat
Grass
WiFi
Cell Service
Heroic Corn Maze
Heroic Cornmaze
A 6 acre corn maze with 5’5″-5’10” tall corn stalks. The maze itself is redesigned each year.
High Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Bright Light
Strong Smell
Loud
Bugs May Be Present
Wheelchair Not Accessible
Accessible Restroom
Dirt - Bumpy
Limited WiFi
Cell Service
Fort Ticonderoga
Parade Ground
Large open area in the center of Fort Ticonderoga, faced by Barracks on three sides, gravel and dirt surface with some grass. Starting point for some daily programs.
High Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Bright Light
Strong Smell
Loud
Bugs May Be Present
Wheelchair Accessible
Dirt - Bumpy
WiFi
Cell Service
Seating
Fort Ticonderoga
Log House Welcome Center
Historic early-20th century log structure housing the museum store, America’s Fort Cafe, guest services desk, and restrooms. Wheelchairs available here.
High Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Artificial Bright Light
Low Smell
Loud
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible Restroom
Dogs Not Allowed
WiFi
Cell Service
Information
Wheelchair Available
Gift
Bug Repellent
Seating
Picnic Table
Water Fountain
Dining / Food
Vending Machine
Fort Ticonderoga
America's Fort Cafe
Restaurant with seated dining area and counter service serving hot food, sandwiches, soft drinks, and beer and wine. Located inside the Log House Welcome Center.
High Crowd Levels
No Restrictions
Natural Bright Light
Strong Smell
Loud
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible Restroom
Dogs Not Allowed
WiFi
Cell Service
Dining / Food
Alcohol