• Watertown is located along the western shore of Lake OntarioSunrise Lake Ontario image by Sebastian from Fotolia.com
  
  With the picturesque Adirondacks and the 1000 Islands nearby, nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario, Watertown is popular with nature lovers and tourists. It's located in upstate New York, 30 miles south of the Canadian border. The city is small--with a population of 26,705, as of 2010. While it's not known for a bustling nightlife, there are still a few opportunities in Watertown to enjoy a night out on the town.
  
  

Thunderdome Dance Club

• Look for the distinctive blue awning on Factory Street, in the heart of Watertown's downtown, and you'll spot Thunderdome Dance Club. It's a full-service bar and nightclub that features a dance floor and DJ for those who want to get up and groove. The venue is small---with just five to nine employees, according to Thunderdome's company profile on Manta. There is no cover charge and it's open every night.
  
  Thunderdome Dance Club
  
  210 Factory St.
  
  Watertown, NY 13601
  
  315-786-3060
  
  

Mick's Place

• Located along the same street as Thunderdome Dance Club, you'll find Mick's Place, a full-service bar and nightclub. It's open every night until the early morning hours. Mick's has been in business since 1998, according to the Watertown Downtown Business Association.
  
  Mick's Place
  
  204 Factory St.
  
  Watertown, NY 13601
  
  315-767-7859
  
  

Artie's Tavern

• Artie's Tavern has been serving Watertown's arts and entertainment district on historic High Street since 1996. Featuring a full-service restaurant and bar, Artie's boasts a menu of cocktails you can't get anywhere else. It's open every night until early morning. Patrons can play pool, watch sporting events on the plasma televisions, dance or even sing on one of their regular karaoke nights. Artie's markets itself as the best place in Watertown to watch Nascar races. As of 2010, it's still run by the original owner, Art Smith.
  
  Artie's Tavern
  
  329 High St.
  
  Watertown, NY 13601
  
  315-782-9616
  
  

Lake Ontario Playhouse

• Laughter abounds every Friday and Saturday night at the Lake Ontario Playhouse, the most popular comedy club in the Watertown area. The Playhouse is located 11 miles outside city limits, in nearby Sackets Harbor, just past the Watertown International Airport. There's a full-service restaurant and bar overlooking Lake Ontario, along with plenty of jokes. Comedians from the National Comedy Circuit regularly headline at the club. As of August 2010, dinner and a show cost $25 a person. For admission to the comedy show only, the cost is $12 a person. Military personnel from the nearby Fort Drum Army Base receive a discount on the cost of admission, with I.D.
  
  Lake Ontario Playhouse
  
  103 W. Main St.
  
  Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
  
  315-646-2305