- The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Clayton, New York, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Distilleries, Art Museum and Arts Centers.
- From Rock Island Lighthouse State Park to Cedar Point State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Clayton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Alexandria Bay, Watertown, Kingston and Clayton.
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NYS Welcome Center at the 1000 Islands International Bridge, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
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30 state parks and 1 historic park are included in the Thousand Islands region. Discovered in the 16th century by the French explorers, this region gets its name from the more than 1,600 lakes it contains. Picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating, and plenty of other activities can be done here.
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The home of many fish, coral and reptiles, Aqua Zoo is a public aquarium in the Alexandria Bay area. With numerous exhibits and displays, it is a popular tourist attraction for all ages.
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A kart track and a mini-golf course are waiting to be teste at Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts. The track is more than 1 mile-long, while the golf course has 18 holes and is riddles with waterfalls. Special packages are available, such as the Putt and Ride Special.
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Heart Island is most popular for being the island on which Boldt Castle was constructed. However, the island has a much longer history, beginning with its naming in 1775. It was a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War, and it has the largest tax-funded cemetery in the world.
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Named in 2004 by Reserve America one of the top 100 campgrounds in the country, Wellesley Island has campsites, cabanas, picnic areas, playgrounds, a marina, and many other amenities. It is the largest state park in the Thousand Islands region.
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Located along the St. Lawrence River, Keewaydin State Park can be used for fishing, swimming, boating and camping. The park provides children's playgrounds, picnic tables, grills and sites for tents and trailers.
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Built in 1937 and several additions attached in 1959, the Thousand Islands Bridge connects the Unite States with Canada. Approximately 2 million vehicles cross this bridge annually.
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Located along the St. Lawrence River, Wellesley Island State Park is a camping site that features a sandy beach and water access for fishing and boating. The park has picnic tables, a recreation barn, a golf course and hiking trails.
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Located along the St. Lawrence River, Keewaydin State Park provides access for boating and fishing along with 48 campsites overlooking the river. The park has a children's playground, a swimming pool, picnic facilities and barbecue grills.
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Those wishing to enjoy movies from their cars can always check out Bay Drive-In Theater. It has 2 screens on which the attest Hollywood productions are presented.