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  • 30,000 residents

  • Downtown life is an easy 10 minute walk from campus

  • Over 100 restaurants with global cuisine

  • World class skiing and hiking within an hours’ drive

  • 200+ years of U.S. history dating back to the historic Battle of Plattsburgh in 1812

  • Small, friendly and safe community

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The Best of Both Worlds

Plattsburgh is a small and safe city, with an impressive number of local food, music, film, and live entertainment venues. With a local international airport, hospital, shopping centers, and houses of worship for many different religions. You won’t have to go far to find what you need.

Downtown Plattsburgh is a short walk from campus and offers concerts and live entertainment nearly every day. Craving food from home? Plattsburgh restaurants serve a diverse and delicious variety of international foods.

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Surrounded By Natural Beauty

Located on the shores of historic Lake Champlain and surrounded by two gorgeous mountain ranges, SUNY Plattsburgh students enjoy all four seasons of the great outdoors.

  • Skiing and ice-skating in winter months

  • Water sports, bicycling, and beaches in warmer weather

  • Hiking and exploring nature year round!

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Easy Urban Access

Crave city life? Fun and lively urban areas are a short drive away:

  • World Class: Montreal, Canada (102 km)

  • Trendy: Burlington, Vermont (52km)

  • Government Center: Albany, New York
    (259km)

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