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Alternative names: Elevation: 482 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°19'60"N, 76°0'0"W
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Thousand Islands Top Attractions

Thousand Islands Attractions - What to See and Explore

Thousand Islands offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Thousand Islands Bridge, Singer Castle, Canoe-Picnic Point State Park, Waterson Point State Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Bridge

    Thousand Islands Bridge

    The Thousand Islands International Bridge is an American-maintained international bridge system over the Saint Lawrence River connecting northern New York in the United States with southeastern Ontario in Canada.

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    44°27'8"N • 75°48'44"W

    Singer Castle

    Forts and castles

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    Park

    Canoe-Picnic Point State Park

    Canoe-Picnic Point State Park is a 70-acre state park located on Grindstone Island in the St. Lawrence River. The park is within the bounds of the Town of Clayton in Jefferson County, New York.

  • waterson point state park thousand islands
    Park

    Waterson Point State Park

    Waterson Point State Park is a six-acre state park located on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River in the Town of Orleans in Jefferson County, New York. It is near Wellesley Island State Park. The park was established in 1898 as part of the St. Lawrence Reservation.

  • densmore bay church thousand islands
    Church • Shingle style architecture

    Densmore Bay Church

    Densmore Methodist Church of the Thousand Islands is a historic Methodist church located at Alexandria in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1900 and consists of a square block with an engaged round corner bell tower in the Shingle Style. The interior feature an Akron plan layout.

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    44°20'50"N • 75°59'0"W

    Thousand Islands Border Crossing

    The Thousand Islands Border Crossing connects the towns of Alexandria Bay, New York, and Ivy Lea, Ontario, on the Canada–US border. The crossing is via the international span of the Thousand Islands Bridge.

Day trips

Thousand Islands – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Thousand Islands, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Boldt Castle (Alexandria Bay), Paddock Arcade (Watertown), Antique Boat Museum (Clayton).

  • boldt castle alexandria bay3.9 miE
    Storybook-style mansion open for tours

    Boldt Castle, Alexandria Bay

    Nestled on the picturesque Heart Island in the Thousand Islands region of Alexandria Bay, New York, Boldt Castle emerges as a monument to both grandeur and heartbreak. This early 20th-century castle is a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the...

  • paddock arcade watertown25 milesS
    Shopping, Historical place, Shop

    Paddock Arcade, Watertown

    The Paddock Arcade is a 19th-century shopping mall located in Watertown, New York. Built in 1850, it is the second oldest covered shopping mall and the oldest continuously running enclosed shopping mall in the United States.

  • antique boat museum clayton7.9 miSW
    Specialty museum, Island, Park

    Antique Boat Museum, Clayton

    The Antique Boat Museum is a museum on the St. Lawrence River, in Clayton, New York, United States. It is the site for the annual Antique Boat Show and Auction and the biennial Antique Raceboat Regatta.

  • frederic remington art museum ogdensburg35 milesNE
    Island, Park, Art museum

    Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg

    The Frederic Remington Art Museum is an art museum in Ogdensburg, New York, that focuses on the work of Frederic Remington.

  • cornwall brothers store alexandria bay4 miE
    Museum, Historical place

    Cornwall Brothers' Store, Alexandria Bay

    Cornwall Brothers' Store is a historic commercial building located at Alexandria Bay in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1866 and is a massive 2- to ​2 ¹⁄₂-story, three-by-seven-bay, structure built of coursed rubble stone.

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Best Time To Visit Thousand Islands

Learn when is the best time to travel to Thousand Islands weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and March. Most of it rains in September and November.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Thousand Islands?

The top attractions to visit in Thousand Islands are:

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