Nearly 2,000 islands make up the Thousand Islands along the St Lawrence River. This region features sailing, whitewater rafting, fishing, golf, tennis and hiking opportunities. Art museums, historic forts and the Boldt Castle are all found amongst the islands.
Address: 1000 Islands International Tourism Council, 43373 Collins Landing, Box 400, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, United States
Phone: 1 (315) 482-2520, Fax: 1 (315) 482-5906
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.
Hours:
April 1 to November 30: 8:30am-3:30pm
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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.
Address: Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, 1020 Park Street, Ogdesnburg, NY 13669, United States
Phone: 1 (315) 393-3620, Fax: 1 (315) 393-1380
Works by Frederic Remington on display include bronze sculptures, oil paintings, watercolors and pen and ink illustrations. His tools, personal notes and furnishings from his home complement his artwork.
Address: Frederic Remington Art Museum, 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669-1517, United States
Phone: 1 (315) 393-2425, Fax: 1 (315) 393-4464
Hours:
May 15 to October 15: 10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm
October 16 to May 14: 11am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
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Boldt Castle, Alexandria Bay.
