| Halfway
between the St. Lawrence River and the New York State Thruway, Lewis
County
is bordered on the west by the Tug Hill Plateau and on the east by the
Adirondack Forest Preserve. It is a land of prosperous farms, quiet
woodlands,
clear streams and lakes, and clean air. A land where honest, friendly
people
go about their business with a cheerful word for the passerby. With a
small,
diverse and stable population, Lewis County has a quality of life
unequaled
in today's high-pressured world. Here, in the great North Country, the
land of the pioneers combines with modern technology to provide those
looking
to relocate the best of both worlds.
Our
location in a vast all-season playground offers:
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world class skiing,
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challenging hiking,
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climbing in the nearby
high peaks,
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golfing,
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boating,
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water sports,
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and much more.
Cultural
events such as:
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concerts,
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ice skating competitions,
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and other live events
are
easily
accessible in Lake Placid's Olympic Center and Potsdam's Crane School
of
Music, as well as in Utica, Syracuse, and Albany. Watertown is
the
closest city with a:
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shopping mall,
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a zoo,
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minor league baseball,
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concert series
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and community theater
shows.
And,
the
North Country is across the St. Lawrence River from Canadian
metropolitan
areas offering:
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unique dining,
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shopping
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and cultural experiences.
Lewis
County has the lowest crime rate in New York
State
according to FBI crime statistics for 1999, making the area a safe
place
to live and raise a family. The New York State Police, the Lewis County
Sheriff's office and the Lowville Village Police Department help to
keep
the area secure. Each community has its own fire department and several
have emergency services also, with Lewis County Search and Rescue
covering
the rest of the county.
If
you like peace and quiet, wide open spaces, beautiful scenery and lots
of outdoor recreation, Lewis County is the place for you.
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