Thousand Islands-Seaway, New York State

Sackets Harbor was the United States' most important shipbuilding center during the War of 1812. The headquarters for the U.S. Navy on the Great Lakes, it was home to thousands of shipwrights, carpenters, sailors, and soldiers gathered to construct, sail, and defend the fleet. During the War of 1812, one third of the United States Army, and a quarter of its Navy, were stationed at Sackets Harbor.

Canton was settled in the early 1800s. It is the home of St. Lawrence University, a liberal arts institution that was founded in 1856. The Main Street is lined with restored, turn-of-the-century buildings. Remington Recreation Trail provides opportunity for walking, jogging, cycling, roller blading and cross country skiing.

The Thousand Islands extend above and below Clayton on the St Lawrence River. The Thousand Islands craft school, located in Clayton, offers folk arts and crafts.Clayton has three museums - the Antique Boat Museum, the Handweaving Museum and Arts Center, and the Thousand Islands Museum.

The Salmon River Hatchery produces about 4 million trout and salmon each year. The hatchery began operating in 1981, to meet the stocking needs of Lake Erie, Ontario, Champlain and their tributaries.

The Cape Vincent Historical Museum is located in a stone building that served as a barracks for soldiers during the War of 1812. Historical memorabilia relating to Cape Vincent's history is on display.

Stone Mills Museum features an 1837 meeting house, two-story jump-press, carriages, wagons, farm kitchen, and looms. The museum highlights the development of the agricultural industry in Northern New York.

Ogdensburg, located on the banks of the St Lawrence River, was founded as the French Fort la Presentation in 1749. The Custom House, built 1809-10, is designated as the oldest federal government building in the U.S.

The French, English and Americans fought over Oswego during the 1700s. It was strategically located at the mouth of the Oswego River on Lake Ontario. Firmly acquired by the US, it became a thriving port.

Settled in 1803, within five years it had a population of 900. The Clarkson family ran a farm and other businesses, built Trinity Church and founded Thomas Clarkson Memorial College of Technology - now known as Clarkson University.

Watertown saw the beginning for F W Woolworth, he began selling merchandise at a county fair in 1878. This saw the birth of the Woolworth chain.Fort Drum is also located in Watertown.

Alexandria Bay has cultural and historical characteristics that are regularly maintained. Boldt Castle is located here as well as the Antique Boat Museum.

Construction on Stone Barn Castle began in 1896. Built of stone, the castle houses farm machinery antiques, furniture, and ancient kitchen utensils.

Fulton was settled in the late 18th century by Dutch settlers. The Oswego Canal opened in the 1820s which boosted the economy in Fulton.

The Bertrand Snell and Dwight D Eisenhower were built to overcome an 80 foot drop in the St Lawrence River. Massena is also home to the Moses-Saunders Power Dam.