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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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Welcome to one of North America’s great fishing and hunting destinations. Few spots combine record-setting waters and
picturesque scenery as this stretch of Lake Ontario and the St.Lawrence River.
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> 1000 Islands Fishing Charters
335 Riverside Dr., Clayton, NY 13624
Since 1978, 1000 Islands Fishing Charters and Capt. Allen Benas has been providing unique and innovative charters for serious anglers as well as anglers who want to have a little fun.
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> 1000 Islands Water Taxi Scenic Tours
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
1000 Islands Water Taxi provides exclusive scenic 1000 Islands cruises aboard a classic wooden boat.
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> 56 Auto Drive-in Theater
9783 NY-56, Massena, NY 13662
Offering current double features, this mainstay drive-in has been in existence since 1955.
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> Alexandria Bay Municipal Golf Course
111 Walton St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Open to the public, this municipal 9-hole golf course is a par 35 course and is 3,045 yards.
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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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> B.O.B Rafting
124 William St., Dexter, NY 13634
B.O.B. Rafting offers white water rafting adventures on the Black River, near Watertown and the Hudson River.
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> Bay Drive-In Theatre
Route 26, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Between two screens featuring fully-digital double features, the Bay Drive-In can accommodate up to 600 cars and provides audio with FM stereo radio broadcast.
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> Black River Bay Campgrounds
16129 Foster Park Road, Dexter, NY 13634
Just minutes from Watertown and the Thousand Islands, Black River Bay Campgrounds is a full-service campground offering both tenting and RV sites.
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> Black River Drive-In
28035 NY-3, Watertown, NY 13601
Located near Fort Drum, this drive-in theater features modern digital technology to show its current films and hosts special events like car shows and Girl Scout camping weekends.
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> Black River Trail
Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601
Black River Trail follows part of an abandoned segment corridor of the NY Central Railroad and is a 5-mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Great Bend, NY.
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> Burnham Point State Park
340765 NYS Route 12E, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Located on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, Burnham Point State Park is small and quiet with lightly-wooded campsites, ideal for boating, fishing and relaxing.
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> Catch the BIG ONE with Cannonball Runner
3 Basin St, Oswego, NY 13126
Climb aboard Oswego's Cannonball Runner to fish for Great Lake salmon, trout, steelhead & walleye.
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> Canoe-Picnic Point State Park
36661 Cedar Point State Park Drive, Clayton, NY 13624
Located on Grindstone Island, Canoe-Picnic Point State Park is only reachable by boat and offers a quiet camping experience in a wooded area.
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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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> Cedar Point State Park
36661 Cedar Point State Park Drive, Clayton, NY 13624
One of the oldest state parks in New York and Cedar Point State Park is a popular spot, offering excellent camping, fishing, boating and swimming.
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> Clayton Country Club
105 State St., Clayton, NY 13624
Open daily from late April to early October, this challenging public 9-hole course is located just off the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
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> Clayton Island Tours
39621 Chateau Lane, Clayton, NY 13624
Experience the grandeur and beauty of the 1000 Islands Region by boat! Clayton Island Tour’s offer 1.5- or 3-hour scenic tours with professional tour guides ..
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> Coles Creek State Park
13003 NY-37, Waddington, NY 13694
Coles Creek State Park has wooded and open campsites for both tents and RVs and it is not far from the swimming beach on Lake St. Lawrence.
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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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> Dewolf Point State Park
45920 Country Route 191, Fineview, NY 13640
Dewolf Point State Park is a 13-acre state park on the beautiful and scenic Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River.
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> Visit the Dry Hill Ski Area for Family Skiing & Snowboarding
23682 County Route 67, Watertown, NY 13601
For family winter fun, you can’t beat the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area. Because it is smaller than your average ski resort, it is a great opportunity for winter lovers of all ages ..
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> Eel Weir State Park
RD #3, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Located on the Oswegatchie River just two miles from Black Lake, Eel Weir State Park is known for its great fishing...
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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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> Fulton Jazz Festival
Lock 3 Canal Park, Fulton, NY 13069
2024 Dates TBA: Each year, Fulton Jazz Fest has some of the hottest jazz acts around - from world-renowned artists to the very best in local talent.
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> Get White Water Wet & Wild in Watertown
140 Newell St, Watertown, NY 13601
If you are craving excitement and a challenge, why not plan your next getaway around a white-water rafting adventure? (Spring/Summer)
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> Grass Point State Park
42247 Grassy Point Road, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Grass Point State Park is a popular spot for campers and day-users, who come to boat, swim, fish, picnic or just to relax
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> Highland Meadows Golf & Country Club
24201 NY-342, Watertown, NY 13601
The 18-hole course at the Highland Meadows Golf & Country Club features 6,300 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.
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> Higley Flow State Park
442 Cold Brook Dr., Colton, NY 13625
Nestled among the Adirondack foothills, this 1,115-acre state park offers spacious campsites and a sandy beach on the reservoir of the picturesque Raquette River.
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> Ives Hill Country Club
465 Flower Ave West Watertown, NY 13601
This lush 18-hole golf course course dates back as far as 1897 and sports a driving range, putting green and restaurant/bar.
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> Jacques Cartier State Park
Route 12 Morristown, NY 13664
Known for its unlimited boating opportunities and excellent fishing, Jacques Cartier State Park has a sheltered bay protecting the sandy swimming beach and campers dock.
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> Keewaydin State Park
45165 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Perched on the magnificent St. Lawrence River, Keewaydin offers many prime campsites overlooking the river along with excellent boating and fishing.
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> Long Point State Park - Thousand Islands
7495 State Park Road, Three Mile Bay, NY 13693
Situated on a peninsula facing Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario, Long Point State Park is a remote area offering a peaceful, relaxing camping experience.
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> Mary Island State Park
1000 Islands, NY 13624
A tent-only campground, Mary Island State Park comprises 12 heavily-wooded acres with steep rocky outcroppings offering spectacular views.
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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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> Natali's C-Way Resort & Golf Club
37024 NY-12, Clayton, NY 13624
The C-Way Golf Course is a public course conveniently located two miles outside the village of Clayton and only 9 miles from the Thousand Islands Bridge.
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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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> Reel Commander Fishing Charters
31 Holland St, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Join the Reel Commander, Capt. David Cortright, in pursuit of the St. Lawrence River's bounty of walleye, bass and northern pike.
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> Robert Moses State Park
32 Beach Marina Road, Massena, NY 13662
Home to a large variety of flora and fauna, the park's nature, hiking and skiing trails wind through fields, forests and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views.
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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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> Rustic Golf & Country Club
16451 County Road 59, Dexter, NY 13634
The Rustic is a 9-hole, par-36 course is open to the public. Designed by Ray Harvey, the course opened in 1969 ..
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> Salmon Run Mall
21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop W, Watertown, NY 13601
Conveniently located at one of the busiest intersections in Upstate New York, the Salmon Run Mall dominates a trade area that draws from Canada.
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> Seaway Charters
St. Lawrence River, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Seaway Charters in Alexandria Bay offers a completely private charter service with up to 12 boats to accommodate even the largest groups.
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> Sign Man Charters
720 State St., Clayton NY 13624
Equipped with top-quality fishing equipment and the latest in electronic sonar, radar and global positioning systems, Sign Man Charters offers a full line of packages ..
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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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> 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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> Tap into Maple Weekend in Upstate NY
https://www.nysmaple.com/
March 16-17, 23-24, 2024: Did you know that New York state is known for its maple syrup and home to more than 2,000 maple sugar makers?
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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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> Uncle Sam Boat Tours
47 James St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
For more than 85 years, Uncle Sam Boat Tours has been providing scenic tours, luncheon and dinner cruises and private charters in the Thousand Islands from May through October.
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> Wellesley Island State Park
44927 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY 13640
Wellesley Island State Park has the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region.
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> Wellesley Island State Park Camping
44927 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY 13640
Wellesley Island State Park is the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands. A rustic paradise, fishing is excellent and the park has a full-service marina and three boat launches.
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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.
