Watertown Audio Tour: Mansions, Mysteries & Monuments Unveiled

Schedule

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Watertown Masonic Temple | Watertown, NY

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Self-guided audio tour of Watertown. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Embark on the Watertown Audio Tour: Mansions, Mysteries & Monuments Unveiled

Beneath the brick arches of Watertown’s oldest arcade, secrets from a century of power, ambition, and innovation still echo. This self-guided audio tour guides you through the city’s historic heart, letting you uncover the stories and scandals hidden behind stone and glass—details even locals overlook.

What desperate act lit up the courthouse steps on a midnight long ago? Who vanished beneath the skylights of Paddock Arcade without a trace? Which forgotten Woolworth executive nearly toppled a retail empire from inside his own store?

Wander from iconic marble columns to tucked-away passages. Each stop peels back another layer of rebellion, invention, and community drama. Move with the pulse of Watertown as secret histories burst into view, revealing a city always on the brink of something new.

Ready to follow the echoing footsteps and discover what lies behind Watertown’s familiar facades? Begin the story now.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Distance: Around 1.7 km (1.0 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 20min
  • Stops: 8 captivating landmarks including Paddock Arcade, Trinity Episcopal Church and Parish House, Jefferson County Courthouse Complex

Experience the charm of Watertown like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Watertown's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Watertown on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 🛕  Watertown Masonic Temple (4min)
  • 🏪  Paddock Arcade (2min)
  • 🗿  Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Watertown, New York) (2min)
  • 🏢  F. W. Woolworth Building (Watertown, New York) (3min)
  • ⚖️  Jefferson County Courthouse Complex (4min)
  • ⛪  Trinity Episcopal Church and Parish House (4min)
  • 🏛️  Emma Flower Taylor Mansion (3min)
  • 🎨  Abingdon and New Abingdon Apartments (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 


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Above photo: Rja141, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Lallint, Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Design Photographics, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Doug Kerr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Stephen Schweitzer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉


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