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Places To Go,
Things To Do, People to See!
Watertown
Budget Inn: is located approximately 70 miles north of
Syracuse and 30 miles south of Canada, and is just off Routet 81, exit 45
(Arsenal Street). Visitors can also enter the City coming in from
Utica/Rome direction using Routet 12, or from the Western NY area using
Routet
3, or from the NorthEast using Route 11.
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HISTORIC
SITES, SCIENCE & MUSEUMS
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A
Little Background |
| The Paddock Mansion, 228 Washington
Street, Watertown, NY
| The house, which was completed in 1878,
was an incredible statement by John Hose,
Watertown architect, for his clients Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
L. Paddock. It was than opened as a museum in 1924 |
| Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library, 229
Washington Street, Watertown, NY
| The Library holds a collection of
approximately 180,000 volumes, plus paintings Call (315)
788-2352 |
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Sci-tech Center of
Northern NY
Watertown, NY
| 154 Stone St Watertown NY 13601
Hours: call for info 315-788-1340 |
Boldt Castle, Heart Island Alex Bay NY
| Accessible by boat. This six-story replica
of a Rhineland castle often features displays
Call (315) 482-9724
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| Brainard-Hutchinson, Oxbow NY
| This brick home was once lived in by
Content Woolworth,
daughter of the 5 & 10 cent store founder, F. W.
Woolworth |
Brown Mansion, 216 Brown Blvd
Brownville NY
| This historic home, of 150 years, was home
to Jacob Brown during War of 1812
Call (315) 782-7650 |
| The Camp Mansion Sackets Harbor
| Elijah Camp built this impressive federal
style home in 1816 |
Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce,
Lower James Street, Cape Vincent, NY
| Historic homes, Tibbetts Point Lighthouse,
marinas. Fishing guides. Bass, walleye and pike contests
Call (315) 654-2481 |
| Community House Historical Museum
| Find written records plus actual articles
of historic interest.
This house is open by appointment only |
Cornwall Brothers Store Heritage Arts
Center, Market Street,
on the Old Waterfront, Alexandria Bay
| This restoration of the
turn-of-the-century general store is the community
center for heritage
education and special events, featuring historic
exhibits
Call (315) 482-4586 |
| Cup and Saucer, Real Street, Cape Vincent,
NY
| This landmark was the site of refuge for
Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Madison Barracks, Sackets Harbor
| Built at the close of the War 1812, these
barracks were operated by the
Army until after World War II, where they utilized them
as a troop training camp.
Visit Fort Pike, the Stone Row, Water tower and Sally
Port |
| Military Cemetary, Sackets Harbor, NY
| The remains of Zebulon Pike, discoverer of
Pike's Peak, lay here, as well as other casualties of
the War of 1812 |
| Old Stone Bridge, Sackets Harbor, NY
| President Monroe was greeted by Army and
Naval Commanders at this point in 1818 |
| Oxbow Historic Homes, Oxbow, NY
| This was home of Princess Caroline
Charlotte Bonaparte Benton, built in 1820 Daughter of
Joseph Bonaparte, who was once King of Spain |
| Pulpit Rock, Oxbow, NY
| This was the early trading spot for the
English and old time loyalists during the War of 1812 |
| Sackets Harbor Battlefield, Route 3,
Sackets Harbor, NY (State Historic Site)
| This battlefield was the site of two
attacks on the U.S. during War of 1812 and center of
naval and military activity during that war. It is now a
visitor center with orientation show and self-guided
tours. |
| Dr. Samuel Guthrie House, Sackets Harbor,
NY
| Home of the discoverer of chloroform,
first used in amputations at Sackets Harbor - and
developer of the percussion Cap. |
| Seaway Trail Inc
| 401 W Main St Sackets Harbor NY |
| Stone House, Broadway, Cape Vincent, NY
| This house was built in the early 1800's
by James Leray de Chaumont |
| Stone Row and Water Tower, Sackets Harbor
| These outstanding structures help to give
Madison Barracks its unique flavor |
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Thousand Islands Museum, 403 Riverside Drive, Clayton,
NY
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The museum Features exhibits on the Muskie Hall of
Fame, Indian lore, old country kitchen, country
school, and Indian lore exhibits, among other things.
Call (315) 686-5794
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| Tibbets Point Lighthouse, Cape Vincent, NY
| This Lighthouse marks the point where Lake
Ontario and the St. Lawrence River meet |
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SPORTS
& LEISURE
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| Ives Hill Country Club - 435 Flower Avenue West, Watertown,
NY
| 18 holes, par 72, 6,700 yards. Restaurant, dining
room, bar, lounge, riding carts, lessons, club pro,
practice putting green, driving range, snack bar. Call
(315) 788-1410 Pro Shop (315) 782-1771 |
| Willowbrook Golf Club - Route 37, Watertown,
NY
| 27 holes, all par 36, 3,245 yards, 3,205 years, 3,311
yards. Lounge and restaurant, driving range with
practice facilities, PGA pro, lessons, club rentals, pro
shop, riding and pull carts, banquet facilities. Call
(315)782-8192 |
| Bedford Creek Golf Course - Scenic
Highway, Sackets Harbor, NY
| 9 holes par 36, 3,100 yds. Riding golf
carts, pull carts, club rentals, practice putting green.
April - Nov., dawn - dusk, first come first serve or
call for tee times. (315) 646-3400 |
| C-Way Inn & Golf Club - Route 12, Clayton, NY
| (2) 18, par 72, 67 rating holes. Rental carts
available. (315) 686-4562 |
| Clayton Country Club - Outer State, Clayton, NY
| 9 holes, par 35. (315) 686-4242 |
| Clifton-Fine Golf Course - Main Street, Route 3, Star
Lake
| Call (315) 848-3570 |
| Fore by Four Golf Course - Route 11N, Gouverneur, NY
| 9 holes, par 35, 2,995 yards. Clubhouse with pro shop,
restaurant, lounge, driving range, practice putting
green, snack bar, riding and pull carts, club pro,
lessons, club rentals. Call (315) 287-3711 |
| Oak Ridge Golf Club at Wellesley Island-East - County
Route100, Wellesley Island, NY
| 19 holes, par 74, 4,990 yards. Restaurant, liquor
bar,lounge, snack bar, swimming pool, riding carts, pro
shop, lessons, club rentals, practice putting green.
Call (315) 482-5145 |
| Pillar Point Driving Range
| Middle Road, Pillar Point, Dexter, NY |
| State Park Golf Club - Wellesley Island State Park,
Alexandria Bay, NY
| 9 holes. Rental carts available. (315) 482-9622 |
| 1000 Island Resort Golf Club - Wellesley Island,
Alexandria Bay, NY
| 18 holes, par 72, 6,302 yards. Riding and pull carts
available, restaurant and lounge, bar, club rentals,
driving range, practive putting green, lessons by PGA
pro's, pro shop, rental rooms. Call (315) 482-9454 |
| Tomacy's Golf Club - Route 11, Adams, NY
| 9 holes, par 35, 3,014 yards. Restaurant, pro shop,
snack bar, liquor bar, riding and push carts, club
rentals, driving range, practice putting green.
Mar.-Dec., first come first serve. (315) 232-4842 |
| Towne's Archer's Practice Driving Range
| Route 3, Sackets Harbor, NY |
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| PARKS
& RECREATION, WATER & CAMPING |
| Adirondack River Outfitters Adventures - 140 Newell
Street, Watertown, NY
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White water rafting adventures on the Black River.
(315) 369-3536
Hours: call for info
Contact Information: 315-788-2297 or 800-525-7238 White
Water Rafting on the scenic Black River
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Bravo Italiano
Watertown NY
| Alex T Duffy Fairgrounds Annual Event
Always near Labor day. |
| Dry Hill Ski Area - Off Route 11, Watertown,
NY
| 6 trails, 3 trails for night skiing, T-bar handle tow
handle for beginners, lounge, snack bar/cafeteria,
rental equipment, complete ski shop, lessons. (315)
782-8584 |
Irish Festival,
Watertown NY
| State Office Building hosts this event every March! |
Jefferson County Fair
Watertown NY
| Oldest Continuous Fair in the US!
Every July. |
Miss New York State Pageant
Watertown NY
| Held every Spring at the State Office Building |
| Thompson Park Zoo -Thompson Blvd., Watertown,
NY
| Children's zoo, open year-round. Admission charge. A
Frederick Olmstead park. This is a Living Zoo and a
wonderful place to visit for young or old.
315-782-6180 |
Watertown Goes Green!
Watertown NY
| State Office Building Washington NY 13601
every March
Annual Flower Show & Display |
| Alex Bay Boat Tours
| Location: 4 Church St, Alexandria Bay NY
Hours: June - September, seasonal
Contact Information: 315-482-8687 or 888-449-2539 |
Alexandria Bay - Located on St. Lawrence River
| Fishing, guides, marinas, beach, boat tours, Keewaydin
State Park ande others. For more information about the
area call the Chamber of Commerce. (315) 462-9531 |
| Aqua Zoo
| Location: 43681 Rt 12 Alexandria Bay NY
Hours: call for info 315-482-5771 |
| Boating and Fishing in the 1000 Islands
| Fish where the pros do in the beautiful 1000 Islands,
site of a B.A.S.S. Masters Classic. Enjoy some of the
best bass fishing in the world in the waters of the St.
Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. |
| Burnham Point - Route 12E, 4 miles East of Cape
Vincent
| Tent/Trailer sites, picnic tables, fishing,
playground, launching site. (315) 654-2324 |
| Canoe Picnic Point - Grindstone Island, Clayton, NY
| access by boat only, tent sites, cabins, picnic
tables, fishing, playground. Open May 20 - Sept. 11
(315) 654-2522 |
| Canoeing - Indian River Canoe Route
| starting point at a rest stop on Route 11, South of
Antwerp winding picturesquely 30 miles to Theresa, Mill
Street Bridge. |
| Cape Vincent Fishery Station Aquarium-541 East
Broadway, Cape Vincent, NY
| Has displays of live fish in viewing tanks that are
native to the area. Handicapped accessible. Seasonal May
15 - Oct. 15; Daily 9 am - 5 pm. (315) 654-2147 |
| Cedar Point - Route 12 E, 6 miles west of Clayton, NY
| Tent/trailer sites, picnic tables, swimming each,
recreation programs, fishing, playground, launching
ramp, boat rental, marina. (315) 654-2522 |
| Clayton 1000 Islands - Professional fishing guide
fleet
| Recreational park and pool. Marinas, golf, tennis,
Antique Boat Museum. |
| De Wolf Point - Route 81, Exit 51, 2 miles north of
Alexandria Bay
| Tent/trailer sites, 14 cabins, fishing, launching
site. (315) 482-2012 |
| Grass Point - Route 12, 1 mile west of Route 81,
Alexandria Bay, NY
| Tent/trailer sites, picnic tables, swimming beach,
fishing, playground, launching site. |
| Henderson Harbor - Major sport fishing area
| Golf, marinas, Professional fishing guide fleet, Apr.
- Nov. Trout, Salmon. Bass Derbies all summer. |
| Hudson River Rafting Company - 424 Newell Street,
Watertown, NY
| 7 mile class 3 & 4 white water. River shuttle and
licensed guide service. Open Spring, Summer and Fall.
(315) 782-7881 |
| Indian River Canoe Route - Theresa, NY
| Entire length of Indian River downstream through
Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties, May - October. |
| Keewaydin State Park - Route 12, 1 mile west of
Alexandria Bay
| Tent/trailer sites, picnic tables, swimming pool,
hiking, fishing, playground, launching site, marina, ice
skating, cross-country skiing. Park open for camping
Memorial Day - Labor Day. (315) 482-3331 |
| Sackets Harbor Visitors Center
| 304 W Main St in historic Sackets Harbor NY
Hours: call for info 315-646-2321 |
| Stanley Bird Collection - Chamber of Commerce Building
| Foot of James Street, Cape Vincent, NY. |
| Thousand Island Apiaries - Route 12 E, between Cape
Vincent and Clayton, NY
| Live bee-keeping displays, June-Labor Day, daily 10 am
to 5 pm. (315) 654-2741 |
| Tibbets Point Lighthouse
| Tibbets Point, where Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence
River meet. |
| Uncle Sam Boat Tours - Riverside Drive, Clayton, NY
| 2 hr. 40 mile sightseeing tours, including Boldt
Castle stop. Snack bar on board. Evening parties and
night charters available. Mid-May - Oct. 3; July 1-Labor
Day, 9:30 am - 12:15 pm & 3:00 pm; Labor Day-Oct.
Call (315)686-3511 or (315) 482-2611 |
| Uncle Sam Boat Tours - Lower James Street, Alexandria
Bay
| Sightseeing and paddle-wheel boat trips. Apr. 1-Dec.
31 starting 9 am daily (less frequent April and Oct.), 1
hr. evening twilight cruise June - Sept at 7 pm, Lunch
and dinner cruises July - Aug. by reservation only. Call
(315) 482-2611 or (800) 253-9229 |
| Waterson Point - Wellesley Island, Fineview
| Access by boat only, near Alexandria Bay on Wellesley
Island - Picnic tables, fishing (315) 482-2722 |
| Wellesley Island State Park - Route 81, Exit 51, 8
miles west of Alexandria Bay
| Tent/trailer sites, camper recreation, cabins, picnic
tables, swimming beach, recreation programs, hiking
nature trails, fishing, playground, golf, launching
site, boat rental, marina, cross-country skiing, snow
mobiling. Call (315) 482-2722 |
| Westcott Beach State Park - Route 3, 2 miles west of
Sackets Harbor
| Tent/Trailer sites, picnic tables, swimming beach,
hiking, fishing, playground, launching site,
cross-country skiing, snow mobiling. Open May - Labor
Day, dawn-dusk. (315) 938-5083 |
| Whetstone Gulf - Route 26, 6 miles south of Lowville
| Tent/trailer sites, picnic tables, swimming beach,
hiking, nature trails, fishing, cross-country skiing,
snow mobiling. Facilities open May 27 - Labor Day. (315)
376-6630 |
| Kring Point State Park - Off Route 12, 6 miles east of
Alexandria Bay
| Tent/trailer sites, camper recreation, cabins, picnic
tables, swimming beach, recreation programs, fishing,
playground, launching site, cross-country skiing. (315)
482-2444 |
| Long Point Park - Off Route 12E, 6 miles west of Three
Mile Bay
| Tent/trailer sites, picnic tables, fishing,
playground, launching site. (315) 649-5258 |
| Mary Island - Alexandria Bay, NY
| access by boat only. Tent sites, picnic tables,
fishing. (315) 654-2522 |
| Minna Anthony Common Nature Center - Off Route 81,
Exit 51, 4 miles west of Alexandria Bay
| Natural history museum at Wellesley Island State Park.
In summer, bird walks, guided hikes, nature films,
nature trails, special outdoor activities. Trails open
until sunset. Additional info (315) 482-2479 |
Natural Bridge - Natural Bridge Caverns -
Route 3
| Underground boat trip on Indian River with lesson in
geology, natural history. June 20 - Sept. 30, daily 9 am
- 5:30 pm. June and Oct. dates depend on water level. |
| Navy Point Marine - 500 West Main St., Sackets Harbor,
NY
| Bear boat characters. (315) 646-3364 |
| Recreation Park-Town of Clayton
| 2 tennis courts, one basketball court (with lights),
Olympic swimming pool with diving tank, 30 acres, public
picnic allowed, 2 softball fields. |
| Salmon Fish Watching - Dexter, NY
| See the salmon run up the Black River, From Bridge,
Shore and Park. Sept. - November. |
| Southwick Beach State Park - Off Route 3, 2 miles west
of Woodville
| Tent/trailer sites, camper recreation, picnic tables,
swimming beach, recreation programs, hiking, nature
trails, fishing, playground, cross-country skiing. (315)
846-5338 |
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