Castles & Scenic Cruises

Alexandria Bay is the perfect destination for couples, singles, groups and families looking to have a good time and create lasting memories!

Hop aboard Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours shuttle to Boldt Castle and Singer Castle. Extended scenic river tours are also available at both lunch and dinner time, showcasing the breathtaking Thousand Islands Region. USA Today readers voted it #1 of America’s top ten places for scenic boat rides.

Here’s a quick look at some of the key attractions:

Boldt Castle: Nestled on Heart Island is the legendary Boldt Castle. The beauty of the castle is matched by the amazing, yet tragic love story of its owner, hotel proprietor George Boldt. The castle is accessible by tour boat and private watercraft and is handicap accessible. Visitors arriving from Canada must provide border-crossing documents.

Singer Castle: Just a short ten miles down river is Singer Castle, built in the late 1800s by sewing company magnate Frederick Gilbert Bourne, and notable for its secret passageways and medieval design. The Royal Suite is available for overnight booking! Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the grounds and castle; check with boat tour operators for transportation or dock with your own watercraft.

Rock Island Lighthouse: Originally commissioned in 1847, it is one of six lights put up along the St. Lawrence River to guide traffic to and from Lake Ontario through the waterway. The Rock Island station is the best preserved, as all of its structures still survive. It was refitted in 1855, rebuilt in 1882, and moved in 1903. The light was closed in 1955 after more a century of service. In June 2013, the island and all its buildings were reopened to the public as a park maintained by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. The island is accessible by private boat and local shuttle service, and the grounds are open for touring and picnicking.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

THINGS TO DO

There’s something for everyone to do in Alexandria Bay. Area activities and attractions range from scenic boat tours, exploring two historic castles, craft beverage tastings, outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, fishing,  and of course shopping!