2018 Clayton Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide
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<strong>Clayton</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
PHOTO BY DOUG JOHNSTON<br />
PHOTO BY GEORGE FISCHER<br />
PHOTO BY GABE AUBERTINE<br />
Experience<br />
River Living...<br />
There is no better way to experience the<br />
beauty <strong>of</strong> the St. Lawrence River than from the<br />
bow <strong>of</strong> a boat. The spray in your face- the wind<br />
in your hair- it’s a feeling like no other. The<br />
magnificence <strong>of</strong> the sparkling water, set <strong>of</strong>f<br />
by the picturesque islands, <strong>of</strong>fers a potent<br />
reminder <strong>of</strong> why the 1000 Islands has been the<br />
choice <strong>of</strong> vacationers from around the world.<br />
Take <strong>of</strong>f and try tubing, head out on water<br />
skis, explore the islands, and stop for a quick<br />
swim or a picnic.<br />
Be sure to bring your own boat. <strong>Clayton</strong><br />
makes it easy to get your boat into the<br />
water. The Village provides a public launch<br />
and docking at many points along the river<br />
including a 200-foot floating dock complex<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> the Village. <strong>Clayton</strong> also has a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> well-equipped full service marinas<br />
where you can buy gas, supplies, dock for the<br />
evening, or rent watercraft ranging from small<br />
fishing boats to pontoon boats.<br />
If you don’t have your own boat, you can enjoy<br />
the guided pleasures <strong>of</strong> a boat tour. The scenic<br />
vessels leave <strong>Clayton</strong> throughout the day and<br />
travel beneath the 1000 Islands Bridge to nearby<br />
Alexandria Bay, romantic Boldt Castle and<br />
around the islands into Canada. Cruises also<br />
take passengers to Rock Island Lighthouse.<br />
You’ll learn about <strong>Clayton</strong>’s colorful past filled<br />
with bootleggers, pirates and local “river rats”.<br />
Perhaps you would prefer a private,<br />
personalized tour where you can try a day <strong>of</strong><br />
“rivering” with a local guide on their private<br />
boat.<br />
The Thousand Islands Regional Dock and<br />
<strong>Clayton</strong> Cruise Ship Terminal is conveniently<br />
located on the edge <strong>of</strong> the main shipping<br />
channel along the St. Lawrence River. The<br />
dock sits on the shoreline in front <strong>of</strong> Frink Park<br />
along Riverside Drive in downtown <strong>Clayton</strong>.<br />
The dock is able to host a wide scale <strong>of</strong><br />
vessels including tall ships, yachts, tugboats<br />
and cruise ships. The facilities are a U.S.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Homeland Security and U.S.<br />
Coast Guard Certified 105c Port <strong>of</strong> Entry.<br />
10<br />
517 Riverside Drive, <strong>Clayton</strong> NY 13624 • 315.686.3771 • toll free 800.252.9806 • 1000islands-clayton.com
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