What to Do in Westport, New York

Westport, New York, is a small community on Lake Champlain that you might just miss if you don’t go out of your way to stop there. If you do, though, you’ll be well-rewarded.

Check out the charming, if compact, downtown. You have two bookstores to browse: The Inn Bookstore and newly opened Snowfort Books. Ledge Hill Studio offers art, pottery and gifts. Grab a cup of coffee from Jambs on Main.

Wine aficionados should put a winery set to reinvent their idea of New York wine (it’s not just about the Finger Lakes or Niagara!) on their radars. Rolling Hills Estate Winery offers a picturesque setting, Sip & Dine events, and lodging.

DaCy Meadow Farm offers farm stays, hiking trails and farm-to-table meals, with varying accommodations options. Groups can stay in the Croft House, while singles or couples can try tiny house living in The Cottage. Glampers can stay in a converted goat barn, and traditional camping is likewise available.

When you’re hungry, visit The Mill, a gallery and cultural space that’s quickly gathered acclaim, and make your way to the space’s speakeasy, The Knock, serving high-end cocktails and mocktails in an upscale environment, alongside an all-vegetarian menu of small plates, salads and handhelds. For waterside dining, be sure to try Portside, a third generation-owned and -operated eatery serving a seasonal menu blending American eats with a Hawaiian twist.