Directions to Potsdam

Potsdam, NY (population 10,000) is located in scenic northern New York on the banks of the Raquette River. Temperatures in May average 65 for the daily high and 43 for the low. FROM POINTS WEST: Take the NYS Thruway (I-90) East to Syracuse, Exit 36 (I-81). Take I-81 North to Exit 48 (Fort Drum/Black River). Bear right off the exit ramp onto Rt. 342. Follow Rt. 342 to Rt. 11 (second traffic light). Take a left onto Rt. 11 (McDonald's will be on your right as you turn onto Rt. 11) Follow Rt. 11 to Potsdam. (In Canton take a right at the first light - corner of Rt. 68 and 11 and follow into Potsdam.) Once in Potsdam, bear to the right and proceed straight through traffic light. Cross bridge and continue straight through traffic light. At next traffic light, turn right onto Pierrepont Avenue. FROM POINTS SOUTH: Take I-81 North to Exit 48 (Fort Drum/Black River). Bear right off the exit ramp onto Rt. 342. Follow Rt. 342 to Rt. 11 (second traffic light). Take a left onto Rt. 11 (McDonald's will be on your right as you turn onto Rt. 11) Follow Rt. 11 to Potsdam. (In Canton take a right at the first light - corner of Rt. 68 and 11 and follow into Potsdam.) Once in Potsdam, bear to the right and proceed straight through traffic light. Cross bridge and continue straight through traffic light. At next traffic light, turn right onto Pierrepont Avenue. FROM POINTS EAST (Albany/Schenectady): Take I-87 North to the NY-3 Exit, Exit 37 towards Plattsburgh/Saranac Lake Turn left onto NY-3 to NY-190 Turn right onto NY-190 to Rt. 11. Turn left onto Rt. 11. Follow Rt. 11 to Potsdam. (In Canton take a right at the first light - corner of Rt. 68 and 11 and follow into Potsdam.) Once in Potsdam, bear to the right and proceed straight through traffic light. Cross bridge and continue straight through traffic light. At next traffic light, turn right onto Pierrepont Avenue.

Recommended Hotels:

The Clarkson Inn                                          Rate: $ 89.00 Single Occupancy One Main Street                                                       $104.00 Double Occupancy Potsdam, NY 13676 Phone: 315.265.3050 Fax: 315.265.5848 Make reservations before Monday, April 15, 2003. Reference CIT 2003 when making reservations.

Smalling Motel South                                   Rate: $44.00 Single Occupancy 7518 NY Rt. 11 South                                             $53.00 Double Occupancy Potsdam, NY 13676 Phone: 315.265.0709

Smalling Motel                                             Rate: $ 42.00 Single Occupancy 6775 State Highway 56                                            $51.00 Double Occupancy Potsdam, NY 13676 Phone: 315.265.4640

The following hotels are located in Canton - approximately 10 miles from SUNY Potsdam.

The Best Western University Inn 90 East Main St. (Rt. 11) Canton, NY 13617-1452 Phone: 1.888.386.8522 Rate: $55.00 Single Occupancy          $85.00 Double Occupancy Reservations must be made before Saturday, April 26, 2003.

Comfort Suites                                             Rate: $56.00 Single Occupancy 6000 US 11 Canton, NY 13617 Phone: 315.386.1161

Reservations must be made before Thursday, May 1, 2003.

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