- TripBuzz found 39 things to do with kids in or near Alexandria Bay, New York, including 22 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brockville, Watertown and Clayton.
- From Uncle Sam Boat Tours to Aqua zoo, the Alexandria Bay area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: Islands, National & State Parks, Castles and Go Karts.
- Providing access to Canada, Alexandria Bay is a popular tourist venue in New York, especially during the warmer months. A tiny village with a small population, it rests on St. Lawrence River making it ideal for water activities such as boating, fishing and scuba diving. Also a part of the 1000 Islands Region, the village is home to Boldt Castle on the renowned Heart Island.
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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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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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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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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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The Singer Castle was built in the early part of the last century, originally conceived as a gothic-influenced hunting lodge. Open daily for tours during the summer, the castle also can be reserved to host weddings and other private events.
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The historic Boldt Castle is a castle that is only accessible by water and features 120 rooms, tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, and a drawbridge. The castle was built in 1900 and also has a children's playhouse.
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Situated along the Saint Lawrence Seaway, the Rock Island Lighthouse State Park focuses around the historic lighthouse with several picnic areas as well. Visitors are able to tour the lighthouse by theselves or through a pre-arranged guided tour.
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An old-fashioned kitchen display, photographs of local history, and winning entries from the annual duck and goose decoy contests form the foundation of the Thousand Islands Museum collection. The linked gift shift for the museum sells locally-made art and crafts.
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Several antique boating vessels are part of the extensive exhibits at the Antique Boat Museum. Visitors can view the boats up close, and during the warmer months they can also take a guided tour of the La Duchesse 1903 houseboat.