Ticonderoga

The Ticonderoga is a preserved side-wheel steamboat that once traveled on Lake Champlain between New York and Vermont. The vessel spans about 220 feet and features four accessible decks showing different working and living areas from its era of passenger service.

Built in 1906 at a local shipyard, this vessel transported passengers and cargo across the lake until 1953 when it was retired from service. The boat later became a museum when it was moved to its current location to preserve this example of early steamboat design.

The restored interior displays original wooden paneling and hand-painted ceiling details that reflect the luxury of early 1900s passenger travel on the lake. Walking through the decorated cabins gives visitors a sense of how travelers once experienced the journey.

The museum offers guided and self-guided tours through the vessel with access to engine rooms, wheelhouse, and passenger areas. Visiting works best from May through October when the boat is fully open and all interior spaces are accessible to walk through.

In 1955, the entire vessel was moved two miles overland using railway tracks and specialized equipment to position it at its current museum location. This remarkable feat of engineering was necessary to save the boat from deterioration on the lake.

Location: Shelburne

Length: 67.06 m

GPS coordinates: 44.37544,-73.23233

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59