Thousand Islands and local festivals:
A scenic drive to Cape Vincent, Clayton, to Alexandria Bay along NYS 12E takes you to the Thousand Islands where there are many attractions including a boat tour with or without meals on board, with stops at the historic Boldt Castle. There is an aquarium, winery, mini-golf, a water theme park, state parks, beaches, go-carts, boat rentals, and many boutiques, restaurants, and shops along the village streets. Uncle Sam Boat Tours www.usboattours.com
41st Annual Decoy & Wildlife ARt Show, Clayton Recreation Park, J- July 17 - 19
45th Antique Boat Show & Auction July 31-Aug 2 - Clayton Antique Boat Museum
Antique Show & Sale Aug 7-9 Clayton Recreation Park, Handweaving Museum & Arts Center
1812 Marine Encampment and Battle Aug 2-3 Sacketts Harbor Battlefield
Much More
Boat Rental/Fishing Charter/Whitewater Raftg:
Snyder's Fishing Carters (315) 686-5383; David GAscon Charter www.blacklakeny.com (315) 324-5154; Captain Rick Rose Charter www.1000islandsriverguide.com (315) 783-7155; Larry Kernehan Guide (315) 482-9368; Seaway Charters www.seawaycharters.com: Fish for Bass, Pike, Walleye, and Muskellunge
Boat rentals (315) 482-9548 for motor boats. Alexandria Bay, NY
Kayak rentals (315) 686-2500 Clayton, NY
Boat rentals (315) 628-5929, Theresa NY
Black River offers several White Water Experiences, ARO Adventures 1-800-525-7238 www.aroadventures.com; Hudson River Rafting Co. www.hudsonriverraftingcom 1-800-888-RAFT, Whitewater Challengers www.whitewaterchallengers.com 1-800 443-RAFT.
Horseback Riding/Restaurants/Shopping Mall:
Red Lobster, Pizza Hut, Applebees, Ponderosa, TGI Fridays, Teriaky (Japanese), Panera Bread, Indian Restaraunt, Starbucks Coffee, Ruby Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings, Appolos Greek Food, all are located on Arsenal Street. Salmon Run Mall is also located on Arsenal Street, as well as Kohls, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, TJ Maxx, Gander Mountain, Sears, JC Penney, Old Navy, and Walmart. There is a Movie Theatre in the Mall with 8 theatres.
Indian River Wilderness Adventures, LLC (315) 767-1065 Experienced Guide, Trail Rides $25/per person for @ an hour and half. No experience necessary. Located in Theresa, NY about 30 minutes away.See more info at www.indianriverwildernessadventures.com
Other Activities:
Can ride by boat to the Thousand Islands Resort area from dock at location