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Cultural Heritage in Thousand Islands
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> Explore Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands
1 Heart Island, Alexandria bay, NY 13607
Take a refreshing boat ride to historic Boldt Castle, and Tour one of New York's most famous Attractions ..
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> Alexander Corners Veterans and Pearl Harbor Memorial
7185 NYS Rt. 3 Henderson, New York 13650
The Alexander Corners Veterans and Pearl Harbor Memorial is part history exhibit, part memorial in honor of members of the armed services, and part quiet spot to slow down, relax, and take in a peaceful environment.
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> Tour the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY
750 Mary St., Clayton, NY 13624
Walk around more than 300 unique and beautifully-preserved boats and thousands of boating artifacts.
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> Boldt Castle Cruise & Castle Tour
1 Heart Island, Alexandria bay, NY 13607
The Cruise-and-Castle Tour at Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands is one of many suggested itineraries that you can enjoy .. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
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> Cape Vincent Lighthouse
Market Street Route 12E , Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Built in 1901, this breakwater lighthouse's original tower now stands to welcome travelers arriving in the Cape Vincent area by land rather than by sea.
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> Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO)
7 W. Bridge St., Oswego, NY 13126
The exhibits in this interactive museum focus on aspects of current and historical local significance, imaginative play, the arts, science, and mathematics
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> CNY Community Arts Center
121 Cayuga St., Fulton, NY 13069
This multi-arts center offers many different art venues for all ages and interests along with movie nights, classes for all genres of arts, a seasonal Arts Market and more!
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> Cornwall Brothers Store Museum
36 Market St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
The Cornwall Brothers Store Museum features both permanent and changing exhibits depicting river life, boating, local settlers, early trade and commerce.
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> East Charity Shoal Lighthouse
Henderson Harbor, NY 13651
This lighthouse is located in the shipping channel leading to the St. Lawrence River, where shallow depths range from 10 meters to as low as 1 meter.
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> Historic Fort Ontario Overlooks the Great Lake
1 East Fourth St, Oswego, New York 13126
Visit the only fort in the US that has served in all military conflicts beginning with the French & Indian War of 1754-63.
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> Visit the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg
303 Washington St. Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Founded in 1923, this art museum houses a comprehensive collection of original Remington paintings, sketches, sculptures and personal effects.
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> Galloo Island Lighthouse
Galoo Island, Henderson Harbor, NY. 13651
Erected in 1820, Galloo Island Lighthouse was the first American lighthouse built on Lake Ontario and today is privately owned.
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> Discover Maritime History at the H. Lee White Museum
1 West First St., Oswego, NY 13126
Tour the H Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego, reach & explore the Harbor Lighthouse by boat, and see the famous LT-5 WW II Tugboat.
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> Horse Island Lighthouse
Horse Island, Sacketts Harbor, NY. 13685
Erected in 1831, Horse Island Light, also known as Sackets Harbor Light, is today privately owned.
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> Madison Barracks
85 Worth St., Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Madison Barracks remained an active military installation through the end of World War II and is now is now operated as a residential community with apartments as well as boasting an inn, a restaurant and a marina.
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> Minna Anthony Nature Center
44927 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY 13640
Just 8.3 miles from Alexandria Bay, the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center is one of the largest nature centers in the state park system and in New York State.
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> North Country Children's Museum
10 Raymond St Potsdam, NY 13676
Per the Museum: "The museum’s exhibits celebrate the cultural and geographic resources of the North Country and provide opportunities for children and their families to play and learn together."
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> Old McDonald's Farm
14369 County Rd 145, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
From spring to autumn, Old McDonald's Farm welcomes thousands of families to their 6000-acre farm to take part in an educational and agricultural adventure enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
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> Oswego County - has Everything you Need !
46 E. Bridge St., Oswego, NY 13126
Historic Oswego County offers year-round fun, natural beauty and outdoor activities of every kind highlight every season - making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream.
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> Oswego Lighthouse Boat Tour
1 West First St., Oswego, NY 13126
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to boat across Oswego’s scenic harbor and explore the West Pierhead Lighthouse
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> Oswego W. Pierhead Lighthouse
1 West First St. Oswego, New York 13126
The West Pierhead Lighthouse is the fourth lighthouse to stand watch over the mouth of the Oswego River since 1822 and is still active today.
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> Richardson-Bates House Museum
135 E. Third St., Oswego, NY 13126
Built circa 1867, this Italian Villa-style home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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> Rock Island Lighthouse
Fishers Landing, NY 13641
Located in the St. Lawrence River, Rock Island Lighthouse is located about 4.5 miles northeast of Clayton in the Thousand Islands.
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> Sackets Harbor Battlefield
504 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
See the history of this significant site unfold as it interpreted by exhibits, tours and reenactments during the summer months.
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> Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum
22 Barbara Donahue Drive, Oswego, NY 13126
Located next to Fort Ontario Historic Site in Oswego, NY, The Safe Haven Museum is the only official WWII holocaust refugee shelter museum in the World.
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> Salmon River (Selkirk) Light
5 Lake Road Extension, Pulaski, NY 13142
Whether it is fishing, relaxing or discovering a unique historic landmark, Salmon River Lighthouse Marina offers the chance to enjoy it all.
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> Salmon River Fish Hatchery
2133 County Route 22, Altmar, NY 13302
Built in 1980, this hatchery produces more than 2 million fingerlings and close to 1 million yearlings each year and offers self-guided tours.
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> Salmon River International Sport Fishing Museum
3044 State Route 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
This museum is home to a collection of more than 250,000 historic items from the former Gladding Corporation’s Museum, the first ever museum of its kind in the country.
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> Singer Castle
Dark Island Hammond, NY
Singer Castle is the only castle be completed, fully furnished and resided in during the heyday of New York's "great builders" and industrialists
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> Starr Clark Tin Shop and Underground Railroad Museum
3250 Main Street Mexico, NY 13114
Built circa 1827, The Starr Clark Tin Shop hosted meetings and gave refuge to slaves from the mid-1830s to the Civil War.
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> Sterling Nature Center
15380 Jensvolt Road, Sterling, NY 13156
Sterling Nature Center is a 1,428-acre nature center with 10 miles of hiking trails and 2 miles of Lake Ontario shore to explore.
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> Stoney Point Lighthouse
Henderson Harbor, NY 13651
Located on the shore of Lake Ontario near Henderson Bay, the original Stony Point Lighthouse was lit in 1869 and it was automated in 1950.
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> Sunken Rock Lighthouse
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Constructed in 1847, Sunken Rock Light is just offshore from Alexandria Bay in the shipping channel between Wellesley Island and the mainland.
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> Thousand Island Art Center
314 John St., Clayton, NY 13624
This art center boasts a world-renowned textile collection and its galleries present a wide variety of changing art exhibitions, workshops and classes.
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> Thousand Island Museum
312 James St., Clayton, NY 13624
Located in the historic downtown Clayton, the Thousand Island Museum is a small, but jam-packed with history, displays and the culture of the area.
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> Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
33435 County Road 6, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Just 17 miles from Clayton, Tibbetts Point Lighthouse marks the point where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River.
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> Wreck of the David W. Mills
Oswego, New York 13126
Shallow depths and the absence of penetration areas make this a popular dive for newly certified divers and experienced divers alike ..
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> Wreck of the Islander - Diving
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
A fascinating dive, the wreck of the ISLANDER is located in shallow water at the end of Market Street in Alexandria Bay.
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> Wreck of the Mary Kay
Oswego, New York 13126
Underwater photographers and videographers appreciate the bright natural light, and the vessel’s machinery make good photo props. There are a variety of fish that inhabit the area.