1000 Islands – ALEXANDRIA BAY NY
A SPECTACULAR FALL GETAWAY
The greatest time of year to see the 1000 Islands is in the fall.
Peep This Way! Alexandria Bay Was Named One Of The Best Small Towns For Fall Foliage In America
Are you looking for a wonderful spot to be surrounded by the cozy fall foliage? US News ranked Alexandria Bay on the St. Lawrence River one of the best small towns in America for leaf peeping. Before they disappear, make plans to visit Alexandria Bay and enjoy the breathtaking views of the leaves.
Want an inside scoop from a 1000 Islander? Fall is low-key and the best time to visit the 1000 Islands Region! Without the summer crowds, you will be able to enjoy the attractions a little bit more. After Labor Day, there is a sense of serenity, and boating and/or fishing on the St. Lawrence River is spectacular. Come fall in love with fall in Alexandria Bay and the 1000 Islands if you postponed your summer holiday or simply want to experience something a little more serene.
HISTORIC CASTLES & SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Hop aboard Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours shuttle to Boldt Castle and Singer Castle. Scenic river tours showcase the breathtaking fall foliage in the Thousand Islands Region. USA Today readers voted it #1 of America’s top ten places for scenic boat rides.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Alexandria Bay’s attractions include lighthouses, wineries, distilleries, museums and drive-in movie theater. In October, the Thousand Islands Winery hosts it’s annual Oktoberfest featuring music, food and vendors.
Alexandria bay is full of locally owned shops and boutiques filled with one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items along with many jewelry, art, craft and specialty stores. Treat yourself to a nice vacation shopping spree and find keepsakes that will preserve your vacation memories for a lifetime.
Be sure to check out the view from Scenic View Park. The more than 100-year-old Boldt Castle on Heart Island is surrounded by an array of color from this vantage point. For sweeping views of the water, take a walk along the Riverwalk or cross the footbridge to Casino Island.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Alexandria Bay offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, including kayaking, fishing, diving, snorkeling, golfing, hiking, boating, biking, and camping.
Nature trails at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Otter Creek Preserve, Macsherry Trail, Grand Lake Reserve, Redwood Hill Preserve and Carnegie Bay are waiting for both the casual walker/hiker and serious cross-country hiker to take in all the colors of fall. All along the river are quiet bays and coves looking to be explored by canoe, paddleboard or kayak.
Nationally recognized as one of the Top Ten Fishing Destinations in the United States, you have the opportunity to catch Northern Pike, Walleye, Black Bass and Muskie. You’re guaranteed a great fish story when your adventure is guided by one of our experienced Fishing Guides. Fishing is not only a summer sport in the 1000 Islands. During the fall months, the river offers some of the best muskie fishing in the country!
Scuba Diving is also one of the area’s most popular activities. The varied depths, clear waters and intriguing wrecks of the St. Lawrence River have drawn thousands to the area to enjoy scuba diving.
Our region is truly a golfer’s paradise — with 32 courses available! Eight golf courses are within fifteen miles of Alexandria Bay.
BOATING ON THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
The Thousand Islands is truly a boaters’ paradise. Alexandria Bay is the perfect starting point for exploring the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario. The St. Lawrence River, with over 1,800 islands in the region, has made Alexandria Bay and the area one of the most popular places to go boating in North America!
Alexandria Bay offers public boat launches, well-equipped marinas with supplies and gas docks, and transient dockage. Don’t have your own boat or personal watercraft? Be sure to check out our directory of businesses that offer rentals.
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
The dining scene in Alexandria Bay features a wide variety of options, ranging from sandwich shops and pizza parlors to find dining in a resort and casual waterfront dining patios.
After a day of adventure, relax at a local pub or night club.
WHERE TO STAY IN ALEX BAY
Alexandria Bay boasts an impressive array of accommodation options to suit every traveler’s taste, including resorts, quaint hotels, cottage rentals, campgrounds or dockage for your boat.
Looking to host a conference or convention? Alexandria Bay boasts over 1,000 rooms in resorts, hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts, RV sites and campgrounds, ranging from standard amenities to luxury accommodations. Click here for more information.
