Top Things to do in Thousand Islands New York
Top Hotels in Thousand Islands New York
- 1. 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
- 2. West Winds Motel & Cottages
- 3. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands
- 4. Hampton Inn Watertown
- 5. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum
- 6. Riveredge Resort
- 7. Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina
- 8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watertown-Thousand Islands
- 9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands
- 10. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Thousand Islands New York That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Thousand Islands New York, United States including Antique Boat Museum, Sail Ontario, Nav's popcorn shop, The Escape Works Inc., Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, Boldt Yacht House, Boldt Castle and Yacht House, Wellesley Island, Thousand Islands, Dry Hill Ski Area.
Restaurants in Thousand Islands New York
1. Antique Boat Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 423 reviews
This museum houses an impressive collection of wooden sea vessels.
Reviewed By spanglyanimal - Clayton, United States
Really amazing museum in the small vacation town of Clayton. Be sure to take an antique boat ride and to check out the race boat building. Wood Boat brewery is just across the street with amazing pizza and beer.
2. Sail Ontario
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Sail Ontario is in the happiness business, one of the only US based sailing charter opportunities on the North-East side of Lake Ontario. AND WE'RE GROWING! Starting in 2018 we'll offer twice as many captained charters, offer sailing lessons (short or long course), and have sailboats for rent. If you're looking for a special sailing charter opportunity, looking to get out on the water and experience the joy of sailing, you've come to the right place. At Sail Ontario, you will get the attention and personal service you've come to expect and enjoy during your half-day, full-day, multi-day or even international cruise. Happiness comes to those who recognize and cherish the power of the present moment and make their moments memorable. Come aboard!!
3. Nav's popcorn shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Located in the heart of Alexandria Bay, Navs popcorn is a unique destination for people of all ages. The amazing smells of popcorn will bring you into the rustic popcorn shop where you can savor samples of over 30 different HANDMADE unique flavors of popcorn. Enjoy sampeling the delicious popcorn packaged in a variety of containers. Gobble up a "grab & go" bag or tear through a "tin tab" in 3 different sizes. Purchase a souvenir tin with a beautiful image of the 1000 Islands and enjoy discount refill. Nav's customer service and passion for popcorn will make you a return customer.
Reviewed By itilrun - Rochester, United States
Stopped on a day trip to A BAY. Pleasantly surprised by all the choices. And grabbed a couple bags for the ride home. Wolfe island caramel and peanut butter and dark island caramel dark chocolate and sea salt!! Yummmmm they have a ton of choices. Make sure you stop in and try NAVS out!!! As you can see Wolfe is a super hit. Gone!!!!
4. The Escape Works Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Premier Escape Room Experience! Escape rooms are immersive physical adventure game in which you are locked in a room with friends, relatives or coworkers and you try to escape in 60 minutes. Our rooms are themed around a storyline in which you participate by following clues, solving puzzles and accomplishing tasks in order to succeed. Come escape with us! It's a great thing to do with friends and family when you are looking for fun things to do in Watertown!
Reviewed By 613jeremyd - Pound, United States
We had an opportunity to take the soon to be groom to an Escape Room the day before his wedding! We were greeted with a big smile. We ran a few minutes late and were thankful that the owner was kind enough to still give us the full time for the room. We did the Bank Heist room and were pleased with the elements in the room. We were a little nervous with a 30% success rate but we still ended up completing the room! We had a blast and continued discussing the room for days. You won't be disappointed in any of the rooms that are offered here! Have a blast, hopefully you make it out before the time runs out! Enjoy!
5. Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
This lighthouse was erected in 1827 when its first lamps were fueled by whale oil; today the buildings and grounds serve as an historical and educational resource for the public to enjoy.
Reviewed By jtdriver - Amsterdam, United States
A great spot! We were fortunate to spend about an hour on a mild and sunny day with a breeze kicking up the waves from Lake Ontario. We enjoyed the exhibits in the building that housed the fog horn and looking through the "telescope" out across the lake and the river. It's too bad the area needs to be so fenced in and that walking to the top of the lighthouse is not permitted (as far as we could tell). Maybe in the future the big chain link fence can be replaced with something equally protective of visitors' safety but be much more attractive. In any case, well worth a visit.
6. Boldt Yacht House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Part of the Boldt Castle estate, this site on Wesley Island houses antique wooden boats.
Reviewed By ramyavis - Boston, United States
The yacht closes pretty early so check timings before coming. Captain Steve was awesome accommodating for us to take the ferry to Boldt castle and back - amazing day at the yacht house and castle
7. Boldt Castle and Yacht House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,953 reviews
A visit to the magnificent Boldt Castle offers a glimpse into one of the most compelling love stories in history. At the turn-of-the-century, George C. Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world-famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC, set out to build a full-sized Rhineland Castle in Alexandria Bay, on Heart Island. The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise. Beginning in 1900, Boldt's family shared four summers on Wellesley Island while 300 workers, stonemasons, carpenters and artists fashioned the six story, 120-room castle, complete with tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, a drawbridge and a dovecote. In 1904, tragedy struck. Boldt telegrammed the island and commanded the workers to immediately "stop all construction." Louise had died suddenly. A broken-hearted Boldt could not imagine his dream castle without his beloved. Three hundred workers laid down their tools. Boldt never returned, leaving behind the structure as a monument of his love.
Reviewed By burr6013 - Mississauga, Canada
Boldt Castle is the former, private mansion of American millionaire George Boldt, the past general manager of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City and the past manager of the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. Built between 1900 and 1904 on Heart Island (part of the Town of Alexandria in Jefferson County) in the St. Lawrence River, the six-storey mansion, built in the Châteauesque architectural style, is maintained by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority and is both a tourist attraction and a major landmark. Boldt engaged the architecture firm of G. W. & W. D. Hewett and hundreds of workers to build the “castle” as a gift to his wife, Louise Kehrer Boldt. Construction ceased abruptly in early 1904 after the unexpected death of Boldt’s wife. Boldt never returned to Heart Island. Heart Island was later acquired by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority in 1977, along with the nearby yacht house on Wellesley Island, for one dollar. Since then, the Thousand Islands Bride Authority has spent over $15 million restoring and improving the site. Boldt Castle is open to guests mid-May through mid-September. It is accessible by ferry, private boat, and by tour boat. For a fee ($13.00 for adults [13+] and $7.50 for children [5-12]), guests can explore most of the site’s buildings (Boldt Castle, Power House, Alster Tower, and George C. Boldt Yacht House) and grounds (operating hours vary by the time of the year). There is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection office on Heart Island as visiting the island is considered entering the United States (guests visiting from Canada require appropriate documentation). Most of the rooms on the castle’s first floor and many of the rooms in the second floor are furnished with modern pieces. Some of the rooms from the second floor up to the top floor house exhibits related to the Thousand Islands region during the era in which the Boldts lived. The basement is largely unfinished with a swimming pool, a bowling alley, and a long passageway to the Power House. Built to hold a generator to supply the island with power, the Power House now serves as a museum. Exhibits detail how power was obtained in the early 1900s. There are also exhibits in the Power House on how tools and equipment got to Heart Island to enable construction efforts. Budget about 90 minutes to appreciate everything Boldt Castle offers. A shuttle boat links Heart Island to the George C. Boldt Yacht House. Be aware that a visit to Boldt Castle involves extensive walking and stairways. Docking at Heart Island is free.
8. Wellesley Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Wellesley Island is home to a state park, a nature center and museum with trails taking you through marshland, forest and shoreline and three golf courses.
Reviewed By SharonH764
This former Methodist camp is a must see. There are beautiful Victorian houses, historic buildings and views.
9. Thousand Islands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
This area of 1,600-plus islands was discovered by French explorers in the 16th century.
Reviewed By AngelaC321 - New Jersey, United States
The Thousand Islands area is a must see travel destination. We will definitely be back. While visiting, boating is a must. If you rent a boat, avoid Bayside Marina! See my other reviews. We had to file a police report and a fraud report with our bank. There are several other much more reputable marinas in the area just make sure you check reviews. Wellesley Island state park in a beautiful place to camp and visit. Lots of wineries and breweries and of course, make sure you get a bottle of the original Thousand Island dressing. End your day with an incredible sunset and a gorgeous nighttime sky.
10. Dry Hill Ski Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
With a focus on family fun, this winter recreation area offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Reviewed By ikeee5 - Westfield, United States
My son and I brought his two children tubing who are 6 and 4. We thought that they would be scared but they absolutely loved it! The amusing thing was that my son and I each went down once and decided not to do it again. I am almost 60. He was getting ready to leave for a training and was worried he might get hurt. You go fast!!! The staff were very friendly and helpful. One helpful hint if you as the parent doesn't want to go tubing is to have one adult at the top and one adult on the bottom to help the kids get on and off. They are towed up the hill on their tubes which they thought was the coolest thing.
