Downtown Watertown

Small City Experience

Large cities are impersonal. Small towns have little to offer. Downtown Watertown offers the perks of living in a city with the connectedness of a small town where people know your name. Experience a city life with a slower pace. We think it is the best of both worlds.

Four Seasons to Experience

Experience vivid greens, fragrant flowers and rafting in the spring. Get out for some walking or biking in the summer. Take in the fall foliage with its canvas of colors and the crunch of the leaves under your feet. Glistening white snow and skiing beckon you in the winter. 4 seasons, 1 beautiful downtown.

Easy to Navigate

Downtown Watertown is easy to explore and designed with pedestrians in mind. Traveling farther? Convenient transportation options include CitiBus, taxis, charter services, and Watertown International Airport (ART), located just 15 minutes away.

Historical Charm

The Public Square Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and includes 66 properties in the heart of downtown Watertown. Surround yourself with historic landmarks that reflect the city’s architecture, culture, and history while you shop and explore.

History, Culture, Shopping & Charm

- Downtown Watertown. Small businesses, historic streets, and something new around every corner.
- Each of the shops offers unique products, and the summer farmer's market provides fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and artisans.
- Jefferson County enjoys a lower cost of living index than most of the United States and features housing that is well below national averages: affordable for just about any income.
- Downtown is the actual center of Watertown and provides easy access to everything from fitness to education.
- In 2012, Watertown was named by USA Today as a runner-up to being the most patriotic small town in America.

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