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We are thrilled to share that Ogdensburg’s very own award-winning Sherman Inn  was recently featured on the PBS series, "Christine, The History Queen."  If you didn't catch the episode on live TV, you haven't missed out! You can watch the full segment below to explore the rich history and unique charm that make this inn such a local treasure.

Ogdensburg's 5-star Sherman Inn ranks among the world's top 3%   Fourth major hospitality industry honor awarded to Ogdensburg Bed & Breakfast based on actual guest reviews. OGDENSBURG, N.Y. - Kayak has announced that Ogdensburg’s historic, award-winning Sherman Inn has been recognized as a 2025 Travel Award winner as one of the world’s top bed and breakfasts and small inns.    This achievement celebrates lodging places ranked among the top three percent in the world that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers around the globe, having earned consistent 5-star traveler reviews on Kayak over the last 12 months. Kayak’s accolade is the fourth major hospitality industry honor awarded to the Sherman Inn.   “I want to thank the hundreds and hundreds of guests from around the world who have stayed with us over the past year who took the time to write the reviews that made this award possible,” said Donna Reagen, co-owner of the Sherman Inn. “Over the past year, we’ve met a lot of wonderful people who have paid us the highest compliment during their stay - they’ve told us we made them feel like they are part of our family. As Innkeepers, there is no higher compliment.”   “When Donna and I purchased the Sherman Inn, our goal was to save a unique and historic Ogdensburg landmark and offer a great lodging place in the heart of Ogdensburg,” said James Reagen, co-owner of the Sherman Inn.  “I attended kindergarten in this building many years ago. So it’s a terrific honor to be recognized by our peers in the lodging industry for preserving an important part of Ogdensburg’s and our region’s history while providing a world-class place for visitors to stay.”    Kayak’s Travel Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the hospitality industry because it is only awarded to three percent of the world’s top lodging places. It is the fourth major award earned by the Sherman Inn over the past five years. Booking.com  awarded the Sherman Inn its prestigious 2025 Traveler’s Review Award, the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has presented it with the “Best to Guest Award” for being a top destination in the North Country, and Tripadvisor has repeatedly honored the Bed and Breakfast with its Traveler’s Choice Awards.   Businesses earn the award based on reviews written by guests and rankings on Kayak. Only guests who have booked stays on the Kayak booking platform can leave a review and rating, ensuring that travelers can reference them for an authentic account of what a real traveler experience is like. The reviews can not be edited or adjusted in any way to ensure the awards go to travel partners who consistently deliver outstanding hospitality and service.   “Donna and I recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of taking over the ownership of the Sherman Inn. Despite the challenges we faced during COVID, my wife and I believed in Ogdensburg. We believed in what the Sherman Inn could be to our community, and we believed we could save this very special lodging place in the heart of our community.”   The Sherman Inn is a 129-year-old former elementary school that was turned into a small Bed and Breakfast in Ogdensburg in New York State’s North Country on the U.S.-Canadian border, less than an hour from Ottawa, Canada’s capital. The Inn celebrates Ogdensburg’s history with each Presidential Suite and other rooms telling the story of the nine different U.S. Presidents who visited the community over the past 200 years.   Kayak is the world’s leading travel search engine. It automatically sifts through hundreds of sites to provide travelers with the options they need. Kayak decided to help its customers recognize the top-rated partners, as chosen by travelers, to help others plan for their next adventure. The awards help customers find properties that routinely go above and beyond, according to the reviews of travelers themselves. All award winners have met Kayak’s strict standards of excellence.

Our friend, fellow author Patrick Ashley, took this spectacular picture of Sherman Inn at twilight during his recent visit to Ogdensburg to see old friends.

Sherman Inn is a Luxurious Bed & Breakfast in Ogdensburg, NY. Close to the Airport, Canada, and the St. Lawrence River. Huge rooms with private baths. An Award-Winning Stay! As Seen On Christine the History Queen, Season 1, Episode 7 on PBS & YouTube! Our Awards: Kayak Travel Award Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award Booking.com Traveller Review Award "Best to the Guest" Tourism Excellence Award Book Your Stay Now Looking For A Place To Stay In Ogdensburg? We'd love for you to stay with us at Sherman Inn, a luxurious Bed & Breakfast with huge suites, private baths, and a delicious breakfast! Huge Rooms Like Our Teddy Roosevelt Suite Lots of Amenities Including A Shared Kitchen Meet The Owners Donna & Jim Reagen Things To Do Visit The Frederic Remington Art Museum Places To Eat Many Within Walking Distance Local Transportation To The Airport And Around Ogdensburg A Great Location Sherman Inn is located in the heart of Ogdensburg, just 3 minutes to the airport, 4 minutes to the St. Lawrence River, and 9 minutes to Canada! Car Rentals & Taxis Loved By Our Guests "Our stay was excellent. Jim and Donna have done a great job with the Sherman Inn. The history, the accommodations, and the hospitality were second to none. Highly recommend to anyone considering a place to stay in Ogdensburg!" Matthew on Yelp A Relaxing Stay Unwind and enjoy the relaxation parlor, fire pit, library, shared kitchen, private baths, and a delicious breakfast. Amenities Our Latest News Step Back in Time: The Historic Sherman Inn Featured on PBS 5-Star Sherman Inn Wins Kayak's 2025 Travel Award Sherman Inn at Twilight Conact

Sherman Inn guest policies. Check-in times, check-out times, cancellations, terms and conditions, fees, privacy, and more. Guest Policies At Sherman Inn Check-In / Check-Out Policies This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies. Check-In: 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM Property & Cancellation Policies Full Charge - Full Stay - If canceled within 1 day of arrival. Breakfast Breakfast will be served daily between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Terms & Conditions Room Terms No pets No smoking / No vaping No essential oils $200 cleaning fee for pets, smoking, vaping, or essential oils in rooms General Terms We are a smoke-free, vape-free, and open flame-free environment. Smoking / vaping is permitted in the yard or parking lot. Strong essential oils are not to be used (including the use of diffusers) for those other guests sensitive to smells. Guests are responsible for missing items from the room and will be charged for full replacement value. Guests are responsible for damage done in the room and will be charged full restoration cost plus any lost revenue from being unable to rent the room. Strong or foul smells are considered damage. Any guest under the age of 18 cannot occupy a room without a parent or guardian. Sorry, no pets of any kind are allowed at Sherman Inn unless required by law. Check-In / Check-Out Terms Check-in time is between 3:00 PM and 9:30 PM Early or late check-ins are available if prearranged and approved Check-out time is by 11:00 AM Late check-out may be available if prearranged and approved Reservation Terms Two-night minimum stays may be required on certain days (college/university major events and the U.S. and Canadian national holidays). If you are able to book online for one night, then it is acceptable. If you have questions, please call us. Your payment, cancellation, and modification policies are determined by the rate plan you choose. If you reserved through a 3rd party booking agent, they own your reservation and their terms and conditions apply. Reservation Payment Terms The following payment policy is observed: A valid credit card is required to hold the room(s). Cards that require a PIN are NOT accepted. Reservation Cancellation Terms The following cancellation policy is strictly observed: Requests 14 days prior to the arrival date are accepted without penalty. Cancellations within 14 days prior to the arrival date are charged 100% of the total price to the payment method on file and the room night(s) are immediately released for rebooking. No shows are charged the total price to the payment method on file. and the room night(s) are held open for you should you show. Cancellations and modifications made by you are not considered confirmed until you receive a confirmation from us either via telephone, email, or text. Reservation Modification Terms The following reservation modification policy is strictly observed: Adding room nights are allowed without a fee. Removing room nights is considered a cancellation for the removed room nights and follows the Cancellation Policy for the total price of the removed room nights. Email Terms Our system is set up to communicate by email regarding your reservation. Please make sure reservations@shermaninnbandb.com is added to your address book/safe list/approved sender for your email application to ensure proper delivery. We send occasional newsletters to keep you up to date about the Sherman inn, area events, and things to do in the North Country and southern Ontario. If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter, you can opt out at the bottom of the email newsletter. You can also opt out by calling or emailing us and we'll happily remove you. For each reservation, you should expect to receive the following: Confirmation Email - Immediately after the reservation is made. If you do not receive this, the reservation has not been completed or it has been caught up in your SPAM/JUNK folder. Reminder Email - 14 days prior to your arrival. This will remind you of your upcoming stay. Welcome Email - 3 days prior to your arrival. This will provide you with helpful information. Thank You Email - 1 day after your checkout date. This will ask you to share your experience. Text Messaging Terms We try to communicate by email, but if we fail to hear back from you, we may attempt to send you a text message to the number on file Privacy Policy This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for the Sherman Inn Bed and Breakfast and its website. This privacy policy applies to personally identifiable information (PII) collected while staying as a guest and when using this website. It will inform you of the following: What PII is collected. How PII is used. How we market. With whom PII may be shared. How PII is secured. How long is PII stored. How you can request changes or removal of PII. What PII is Collected We collect PII that you voluntarily give us through this website, email, or other direct contact. This typically includes: Guest Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, Dietary Restrictions, Payment Data, and any other Reservation Notes you provide us. While on the property, we record video (no sound) of non-intrusive guest common areas. When you book through a third party, the information you provide the third party is shared with us so that the reservation can be made in our system. We make use of website analytic tools that collect data related to your activity while on our website. This data is anonymized to protect your privacy. How PII is Used PII is strictly used for reservation purposes. Video collected on the property is used for security purposes. Data collected by the website analytics tools are strictly used to help us make business decisions regarding our website and generalized marketing strategy. How We Market We make use of generalized marketing techniques. We recommend that you follow us on social media if you want to know what is going on at Sherman Inn. With Whom PII may be Shared We do not sell or rent PII to anyone. Our reservation system, Cloudbeds, has access to our data and backups. Upon valid request by law enforcement or governmental agencies, we will share as minimal PII required to fulfill their request. How PII is Secured Our website uses SSL technology (HTTPS) to encrypt transferred data. Access to credit card information is given only to those employees requiring it to collect payment. All other PII is stored in a secure fashion and accessible to only those employees requiring the information to do their job. Cloudbeds servers are secured and the personal data is protected within their technology environment. How Long is PII Stored Credit card information is automatically removed a couple of days after your checkout date. All other PII is stored indefinitely. This allows us to reduce the time for future reservations. Video collected on the property is removed based on the system's data storage capacity. How you can request changes or removal of PII You may call us at 315-713-4672 to request changes or removal of PII. It may not be possible to change or remove some or all PII as we must be able to fulfill legal requirements for tax purposes. Requests for changes or removal of PII would be done in the current system and not on any backup devices. Backup devices are set to retain data for a reasonable period of time before being deleted. Backup devices are only used to restore data in the case of a critical data loss at which point your PII may once again appear in our system. We will make a reasonable effort to change or modify your PII from restored data. If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately by telephone at 315-713-4672 .

Discover 10 great things to do in Ogdensburg, NY. From fishing to museums, find the best things to do in Ogdensburg near our bed and breakfast. 10 Great Things To Do Near Ogdensburg, NY You just booked a suite at beautiful Sherman Inn Bed & Breakfast for a nice getaway. Now, you're wondering what there is to do in a small city like Ogdensburg, NY? Good thing we've got you covered. There is an exciting variety of things to do, places to eat, activities, attractions, and more in Ogdensburg, NY, and the surrounding areas. Your needs will be met whether you are seeking a relaxing, fun, exciting, or interesting time. Your experience is sure to be fulfilled. Castles - Museums - Wineries - Fishing - Waterfalls - Beaches - Trails - Nature Centers - Golf - Other Nearby Attractions Castles Castles In the mood for something enchanting? Visiting Boldt Castle or Singer Castle is an affordable venture for a family visit or romantic getaway. At your leisure or by guided tour, you can walk through establishments ranging from 100 to 220 years old. Escape to the past and explore the unique architecture, secret passageways, and beautiful grounds. Uncle Sam Boar Tours is a great option for a shuttle to Boldt Castle and Schermerhorn Harbor Shuttle can get you quickly to Singer Castle. Museums Museums If you are feeling historic, why not visit a museum? Whether your taste is artsy or you have a passion for boats, there is an option for both. At the Frederic Remington Art Museum , you can tour a variety of exhibits which include famous paintings and sculptures, or partake in a walking tour of the 106' houseboat La Duchess at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY. Fishing With the St. Lawrence River being the number one bass fishery in the nation, your fishing options don't stop there. Whether you are shore fishing or by boat, the nearby freshwater lakes and rivers will leave you satisfied. The fish species you will encounter are endless; northern pike, muskellunge, bullhead, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, large and smallmouth bass, and more! Check out the FISHCAP website, a great St. Lawrence County fishing resource, to find fish by water type, species, or by season. Fishing Wineries If you're in the mood for wine tasting, you're in luck! Not far from Ogdensburg you can enjoy sipping on a variety of wines while listening to live music or taking in the beautiful lake views. Rain or shine, you can peruse items to purchase in an indoor setting, such as the newly renovated late 1800s barn at Bella Brooke Vineyard . Also, be sure to check each winery's calendars for special events, such as Sip & Paint, put on by River Myst Winery in Ogdensburg. Wineries In addition to the St. Lawrence River, the Oswegatchie River begins in the Adirondacks Five Pond Wilderness and empties into the St. Lawrence River just steps from Sherman Inn. Black Lake is also close to Sherman Inn and has received national recognition for its outstanding large and smallmouth bass fishing, and has first-rate angling for northern pike, walleye, and pan fishing. If you're willing to drive a little further, Cranberry Lake offers an opportunity to venture into the pure wilderness with 40 miles of shoreline that are state-owned and undeveloped. Cranberry Lake is one of the largest remote lakes in the Adirondacks and offers angling opportunities for brook trout, smallmouth bass, pike, and panfish. Waterfalls Waterfalls Sure to draw you in for recreation or relaxation, the majestic local waterfalls provide a tranquil experience. There is easy and public access to the majority of the falls in St. Lawrence County. Short on time? Enjoy some of the waterfalls from your car. Or you can make a day of it by walking the nature trails while enjoying the amazing scenery that leads up to them. Each waterfall has its own "personality" and form, due to erosion, so each experience is unique. Check out St. Lawrence County's Waterfall Guide for printed and interactive trail guides which provide all you need to know about each waterfall. Beaches Who doesn't like to enjoy a beach day in the summer? You have your choice of a state park or if you desire to stay low-key, there are town beach options. Depending on what you'd like to do, you also have the option to boat, fish, and picnic. If you like winter sports, cross-country skiing is permitted in some of the parks. Some great beach options close to Sherman Inn are Lisbon Beach , Waddington Beach , Jacques Cartier , Coles Creek , and Kring Point . Beaches Trails Squeeze in some quick exercise by visiting one of the trails located in Ogdensburg. Whether you prefer the woodsy atmosphere or a paved recreation path, there is an option for both. You have the opportunity to enjoy a short stroll admiring the local beauty, a nice bike ride, or just having a quiet picnic. Trails The Abbe Picquet Trail is a short one-mile look trail that winds along the St. Lawrence River and passes by the historic Fort De La Presentation Monument. The Maple City Trail is 4.4 miles round trip and winds along the northern shore of the Oswegatchie River. The trail crosses the Spring Street Bridge and continues along the southern shore of the river. For additional trails, check out the St. Lawrence County Trails website. Nature Centers If you need more than a trail walk to get your nature fix, you can visit a nature center. Take a guided nature trail tour to expand your environmental education. Get your sightseeing binoculars out because the wildlife you may encounter includes a variety of amphibians, mammals, resident, and migratory birds. You can also step inside for an educational museum experience. Winter recreation equipment is available to the public. Nature Centers close to Sherman Inn include Indian Creek Nature Center, Nicandri Nature Center, and Robert Moses State Park Nature Center. Nature Centers Golf Enjoy more beautiful scenery on a perfect day at one of the nearby golf courses. You can play with your friends or take a lesson. St Lawrence State Park Golf Course in Ogdensburg Partridge Run Golf & Country Club in Canton Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course at St. Lawrence University in Canton Gilbert Greens Country Club in Ogdensburg Potsdam Town & Country Club in Potsdam Thousand Islands Country Club on Wellesley Island Massena Country Club in Massena Langbrook Meadows Golf & Country Club in Brier Hill Twin Brooks Golf Course in Waddington Madrid Golf Club in Madrid Gouverneur Country Club in Gouverneur Emerald Greens in Gouverneur Raquette River Golf & Country Club in Norfolk Meadowbrook Golf Course in Winthrop Cedar View Golf in Massena Clifton Fine Golf Course in Star Lake Golf Other Nearby Attractions Try your luck at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino or visit the U.S. Eisenhower Lock which has an observation deck where tourists can view commercial vessels and cruise ships from around the world as they transit the lock. You will be pleasantly surprised at the accessibility of activities in and around your stay at Sherman Inn. There is never a shortage of things to do, whether you are looking for a calm, scenic, different, active, or artsy experience. Enjoy! Book Your Stay Other Nearby Attractions