Guide Book for Clayton, NY and St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands

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Guide Book for Clayton, NY and St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands

Sightseeing

Our Favorite Destinations!
Rock Island Light is a lighthouse on Rock Island in the Saint Lawrence River in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The island is owned by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and operated as Rock Island Lighthouse State Park.
6 locals recommend
Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
6 locals recommend
Rock Island Light is a lighthouse on Rock Island in the Saint Lawrence River in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The island is owned by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and operated as Rock Island Lighthouse State Park.
Boldt Castle is a major landmark and tourist attraction in the Thousand Islands region of the U.S. state of New York. Open to guests seasonally between mid May and mid October, it is located on Heart Island in the Saint Lawrence River.
91 locals recommend
Boldt Castle and Yacht House
1 Heart Island
91 locals recommend
Boldt Castle is a major landmark and tourist attraction in the Thousand Islands region of the U.S. state of New York. Open to guests seasonally between mid May and mid October, it is located on Heart Island in the Saint Lawrence River.

Parks & Nature

"The Lois Jean and John MacFarlane Trail A trail around the perimeter of the meadows was completed in 2011. Named for Zenda's donors & benefactors, the Lois Jean and John MacFarlane Trail is a low-impact, 1.5-mile-long trail for jogging, hiking and cross-country skiing. The trail surrounds one of the grasslands conserved for nesting birds, so please, keep your dog on a leash until after the nesting season is complete!"
Zenda Farms Preserve
38973 Zenda Rd
"The Lois Jean and John MacFarlane Trail A trail around the perimeter of the meadows was completed in 2011. Named for Zenda's donors & benefactors, the Lois Jean and John MacFarlane Trail is a low-impact, 1.5-mile-long trail for jogging, hiking and cross-country skiing. The trail surrounds one of the grasslands conserved for nesting birds, so please, keep your dog on a leash until after the nesting season is complete!"
Wellesley Island State Park in the Thousand Islands region. Within this rustic paradise, fishing is excellent--particularly for smallmouth bass, pike, and muskie. To accommodate boaters, the park has a full service marina and three boat launches. A sandy beach on the river offers great swimming and sunbathing and there is a Camp Store, Laundromat, Arcade and the 9-hole Wellesley Island State Park Golf Course on the Island. One of the main attractions of the park is the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, which includes a museum, varied habitats such as wooded wetlands, 3 miles of shoreline and open granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking, cross-count
15 locals recommend
Wellesley Island State Park
44927 Cross Island Rd
15 locals recommend
Wellesley Island State Park in the Thousand Islands region. Within this rustic paradise, fishing is excellent--particularly for smallmouth bass, pike, and muskie. To accommodate boaters, the park has a full service marina and three boat launches. A sandy beach on the river offers great swimming and sunbathing and there is a Camp Store, Laundromat, Arcade and the 9-hole Wellesley Island State Park Golf Course on the Island. One of the main attractions of the park is the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, which includes a museum, varied habitats such as wooded wetlands, 3 miles of shoreline and open granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking, cross-count
Grass Point State Park is a 114-acre state park located in the Town of Orleans in Jefferson County, New York. The park is located along the St. Lawrence River by NY 12 and NY 180, between Clayton and Alexandria Bay.
7 locals recommend
Grass Point State Park
42247 Grassy Point Rd
7 locals recommend
Grass Point State Park is a 114-acre state park located in the Town of Orleans in Jefferson County, New York. The park is located along the St. Lawrence River by NY 12 and NY 180, between Clayton and Alexandria Bay.
Cedar Point State Park is a 48-acre state park located on Cedar Point in the Town of Cape Vincent in Jefferson County, New York. The park is located on Route 12E on the St. Lawrence River. The park was established in 1898 as part of the St. Lawrence Reservation.
10 locals recommend
Cedar Point State Park
36661 State Park Dr
10 locals recommend
Cedar Point State Park is a 48-acre state park located on Cedar Point in the Town of Cape Vincent in Jefferson County, New York. The park is located on Route 12E on the St. Lawrence River. The park was established in 1898 as part of the St. Lawrence Reservation.
Keewaydin State Park is a 282-acre state park in the Town of Alexandria in Jefferson County, New York in the United States. The park is located along the St. Lawrence River, southwest of the Village of Alexandria Bay on New York State Route 12.
7 locals recommend
Keewaydin State Park
45165 NY-12
7 locals recommend
Keewaydin State Park is a 282-acre state park in the Town of Alexandria in Jefferson County, New York in the United States. The park is located along the St. Lawrence River, southwest of the Village of Alexandria Bay on New York State Route 12.
Since 1985, the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) has helped safeguard the regional landscape of the 1000 Islands by accepting conservation easements, acquiring property and by establishing accessible areas available for public enjoyment. Currently, TILT protects over 11,000 acres of land, both fee-owned land and conservation easements, including important wetland, grassland and woodland habitat. This includes 10 Signature Preserves and 21 miles of trails that are open to the public, year-round. During the year, we host our annual TILTreks, KidsTreks and TILTKids Day Camp programs, which promote living, learning and conserving in the 1000 Islands.
Thousand Islands Performing Arts
403 Riverside Dr
Since 1985, the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) has helped safeguard the regional landscape of the 1000 Islands by accepting conservation easements, acquiring property and by establishing accessible areas available for public enjoyment. Currently, TILT protects over 11,000 acres of land, both fee-owned land and conservation easements, including important wetland, grassland and woodland habitat. This includes 10 Signature Preserves and 21 miles of trails that are open to the public, year-round. During the year, we host our annual TILTreks, KidsTreks and TILTKids Day Camp programs, which promote living, learning and conserving in the 1000 Islands.
Save The River believes that education is the key to understanding the local environment around us. To create a better understanding of the St. Lawrence River and the role it plays in our communities, Save The River has teamed up with North Country school districts to develop a special program that connects students directly to the River and instill life-long interest in the stewardship of the St. Lawrence River and its natural environment.
Save The River
409 Riverside Dr
Save The River believes that education is the key to understanding the local environment around us. To create a better understanding of the St. Lawrence River and the role it plays in our communities, Save The River has teamed up with North Country school districts to develop a special program that connects students directly to the River and instill life-long interest in the stewardship of the St. Lawrence River and its natural environment.

Food Scene

The Clipper Inn has been in the Simpson family for over 35 years. The restaurant, located in Clayton - Thousand Islands N.Y., has an airy, comfortable, and slightly nautical Interior. The menu is large and varied, with an accent on fresh seafood. There are Mediterranean, Asian, and some vegetarian influences. The emphasis is on high quality and consistency here. Chef - owner Michael Simpson has made several trips to Europe, and taken classes at both the Hyde Park, and Napa Valley campus of the Culinary Institute of America. Sit back and relax, the well versed staff at the Clipper will make your dining experience a pleasure. The Clipper Inn is located within 1/4 mile from the Chateau.
21 locals recommend
Clipper Inn
126 State St
21 locals recommend
The Clipper Inn has been in the Simpson family for over 35 years. The restaurant, located in Clayton - Thousand Islands N.Y., has an airy, comfortable, and slightly nautical Interior. The menu is large and varied, with an accent on fresh seafood. There are Mediterranean, Asian, and some vegetarian influences. The emphasis is on high quality and consistency here. Chef - owner Michael Simpson has made several trips to Europe, and taken classes at both the Hyde Park, and Napa Valley campus of the Culinary Institute of America. Sit back and relax, the well versed staff at the Clipper will make your dining experience a pleasure. The Clipper Inn is located within 1/4 mile from the Chateau.
"Cozy, venerable neighborhood diner with homestyle American grub & seasonal outdoor tables."
19 locals recommend
Koffee Kove Restaurant
220 James St
19 locals recommend
"Cozy, venerable neighborhood diner with homestyle American grub & seasonal outdoor tables."
"Bistro with a river view crafts breakfast, breads & pastries plus light lunches & dinner entrees."
41 locals recommend
Bella's
602 Riverside Dr
41 locals recommend
"Bistro with a river view crafts breakfast, breads & pastries plus light lunches & dinner entrees."
"The Natali family has been serving local residents and visitors to the 1000 islands since 1946. " One of our Favorites is the C-Way Salad – mixed greens, apple, walnuts, golden raisins, chicken, crumbly bleu cheese & raspberry vinaigrette....
Natali's C-Way Resort & Golf Club
37067 NY-12
"The Natali family has been serving local residents and visitors to the 1000 islands since 1946. " One of our Favorites is the C-Way Salad – mixed greens, apple, walnuts, golden raisins, chicken, crumbly bleu cheese & raspberry vinaigrette....
Located within 1/4 mile of the Chateau Country Inn. "From Island Bay Pier House "The Island Bay Pier house, a new fresh take on an iconic 1000 islands restaurant location located right outside Downtown Clayton serving Fresh home made American fare, great vegetarian and specials, craft beers, and full bar drink menu!"
7 locals recommend
Island Bay Pier House
110 State St
7 locals recommend
Located within 1/4 mile of the Chateau Country Inn. "From Island Bay Pier House "The Island Bay Pier house, a new fresh take on an iconic 1000 islands restaurant location located right outside Downtown Clayton serving Fresh home made American fare, great vegetarian and specials, craft beers, and full bar drink menu!"
The best pizza in Clayton! Deck overlooking the St. Lawrence River
Attilio's Pizza & Chicken
338 Riverside Dr
The best pizza in Clayton! Deck overlooking the St. Lawrence River
"A family diner that is literally that..a diner! Complete with stools at the counter! So cool! They only accept cash or cheques. Located on Route 12 between the Chateau Country Inn and Alexandria Bay
Tricia's
40685 NY-12
"A family diner that is literally that..a diner! Complete with stools at the counter! So cool! They only accept cash or cheques. Located on Route 12 between the Chateau Country Inn and Alexandria Bay
O’Brien’s is a casual neighborhood bar and family restaurant, open daily for lunch and dinner! There is a Late Night Menu available and live entertainment on the weekends. We offer NY State Lotto games, pool, darts and a bowling machine!
10 locals recommend
O'Brien's Restaurant
226 Webb St
10 locals recommend
O’Brien’s is a casual neighborhood bar and family restaurant, open daily for lunch and dinner! There is a Late Night Menu available and live entertainment on the weekends. We offer NY State Lotto games, pool, darts and a bowling machine!
With our love for life, good family and friends, good food and entertaining and the fact that our best friend says that Fran looks like Telly Savalas we could put something really warm and classy together for the our community that they would fall in love with. We love to bring people together and we believe that each day we wake up is like Christmas as every day is a gift.
8 locals recommend
Telly's Inn 427 S Market St Cape Vincent NY 13618
427 S Market St
8 locals recommend
With our love for life, good family and friends, good food and entertaining and the fact that our best friend says that Fran looks like Telly Savalas we could put something really warm and classy together for the our community that they would fall in love with. We love to bring people together and we believe that each day we wake up is like Christmas as every day is a gift.
Sliders Food Mart is a locally owned family business serving the northern New York communities including Clayton, NY. Sliders prides themselves in quality from our fresh made to order sandwiches, melts, wraps, subs and pizza to our Sliders Coffee and premium Citgo Fuels. We promise to make your visit an easy one so that you can slide in and be on your way in a hurry. Great for take out!
Sliders Food Mart
634 James Street
Sliders Food Mart is a locally owned family business serving the northern New York communities including Clayton, NY. Sliders prides themselves in quality from our fresh made to order sandwiches, melts, wraps, subs and pizza to our Sliders Coffee and premium Citgo Fuels. We promise to make your visit an easy one so that you can slide in and be on your way in a hurry. Great for take out!

Essentials

Open 24 Hours
18 locals recommend
Price Chopper
43615 NY-12
18 locals recommend
Open 24 Hours
Clayton Shurfine Supermarket
503 State St
9 locals recommend

Getting Around

Ferry Dock Hornes Via Mainland Cape Vincent
319 Club St
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS BRIDGE SYSTEM The Thousand Islands Bridge system extends from Collins Landing near Alexandria Bay, New York to Ivy Lea near Gananoque, Ontario covering a distance of 8.5 miles and provides direct connection between US Interstate Rt. 81 and Canada’s Highway 401.
Thousand Islands Bridge Authority
43530 Us Rte 81
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS BRIDGE SYSTEM The Thousand Islands Bridge system extends from Collins Landing near Alexandria Bay, New York to Ivy Lea near Gananoque, Ontario covering a distance of 8.5 miles and provides direct connection between US Interstate Rt. 81 and Canada’s Highway 401.
RJ Marine is located in downtown Clayton. The founders, as well as the current owners of RJ Marine Associates Ltd, have been serving the communities along the St Lawrence River and Lake Ontario for over 50 years. From families to contractors, from fish stocking to cable laying, from bicycles to cranes, we have moved it all. Bring us your cargo; we provide safe economical passage for all of your marine transportation needs and have fun doing it
R J Marine Associates Ltd
690 Riverside Dr
RJ Marine is located in downtown Clayton. The founders, as well as the current owners of RJ Marine Associates Ltd, have been serving the communities along the St Lawrence River and Lake Ontario for over 50 years. From families to contractors, from fish stocking to cable laying, from bicycles to cranes, we have moved it all. Bring us your cargo; we provide safe economical passage for all of your marine transportation needs and have fun doing it

Entertainment & Activities

24 locals recommend
Thousand Islands Winery
43298 Seaway Ave
24 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Clayton Distillery
40164 NY-12
14 locals recommend
Northern Flow Vineyard
40635 NY-12
8 locals recommend
The Cape Winery
2066 Deerlick Rd
8 locals recommend
Otter Creek Winery - Alexandria Bay
43750 New York 12
Coyote Moon Vineyards on the River
524 Riverside Dr
18 locals recommend
Northern Flow Vineyard
40635 NY-12

Churches

St Marys Catholic Church
521 James St
River Community Church
38844 Bartlett Point Rd
Clayton United Methodist Church
324 John St
Christ Episcopal Church
235 John St