1000islands-clayton.com #clayton1000islands CLAYTON 2017 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE PHOTO BY GABE AUBERTINE PLAN A TRIP Where the Get Away to the Tradition Continues - 2 Rich in History - 6 Thousand Islands Around the Town - 8 Experience Clayton, a quaint village surrounded by the natural Experience River Living - 10 beauty of the St. Lawrence River, that offers a variety of spectacular outdoor recreation, lodging, attractions, shopping, dining and events. It’s the kind of place that you and your family will want to visit year after year! 1000 Islands - Clayton Chamber of Commerce 517 Riverside Drive, Clayton NY 13624 • 315.686.3771 • 800.252.9806 • 1000islands-clayton.com 2017 Clayton Chamber of Commerce 1000islands-clayton.com #clayton1000islands PHOTO BY GEORGE FISCHER PHOTO BY GENEVA PHELPS MILLER PHOTO BY HORIZON AERIAL MEDIA Welcome To The 1000 Islands... Clayton’s tradition of charm and hospitality began more than a century ago when the 1000 Islands Region was the playground of the nation’s most powerful. Now that tradition is embraced by a new generation of visitors... a tradition we invite you to experience firsthand. Clayton is the quintessential river village, and breakfast right in the Village, or try a jewel of a peninsula surrounded by the camping at one of the scenic state parks or magnificent St. Lawrence River, nestled along local campgrounds that line the river. Pamper the northern edge of upstate New York and yourself at a luxury resort, settle in at a family minutes from the Canadian border. Come and friendly motel or spend the week in one of soak up the small town atmosphere. You’ll many cottages located along the river shores find quaint shops and galleries, nationally that will leave you refreshed and ready for known museums, and outdoor activities another busy day on the river. ranging from fishing to golfing, kayaking to hiking, all within walking distance. We invite you to join us for a fun-filled family vacation, a romantic getaway, or an There are a variety of accommodations international adventure. We promise an available in Clayton. Stay in a charming bed experience you’ll always remember, in a glorious setting you’ll never forget! 2 517 Riverside Drive, Clayton NY 13624 • 315.686.3771 • toll free 800.252.9806 • 1000islands-clayton.com facebook.com/clayton1000islands • twitter.com/claytonchamber 3 2 Clayton Chamber of Commerce 1000islands-clayton.com #clayton1000islands 4 517 Riverside Drive, Clayton NY 13624 • 315.686.3771 • toll free 800.252.9806 • 1000islands-clayton.com facebook.com/clayton1000islands • twitter.com/claytonchamber 5 Clayton Chamber of Commerce 1000islands-clayton.com #clayton1000islands PHOTO BY DUDLEY DANIELSON PHOTO BY GULFSTREAM MAGAZINE Rich in History... After you arrive, your first stop should be the in August the Annual Antique Boat Show Chamber of Commerce in the heart of the and Auction is held and draws exhibitors and The 1903 building is now air conditioned, fully village on historic Riverside Drive. The friendly vendors from around the world. Boat Building accessible and offers both performance and staff will answer all of your questions and classes, entertaining educational programs for banquet facilities. Events are added regularly help with maps, guides and anything else you children and special family activities are also to the Opera House schedule and include need. With so many choices, your most available. Before leaving make sure you check PHOTO BY GULFSTREAM MAGAZINE concerts, films, theatre, dances and lectures. difficult decision will be where to begin! out the Museum Store and pick up a nautical keepsake. Why not start with a Museum? Clayton is The Thousand Islands Arts Center hosts special popular “History at Noon” programs. Make home to three, including the Antique Boat The Thousand Islands Arts Center, Home of the events throughout the year including an sure to check out the St. Lawrence Tartan, the Museum. Visitors can stroll amidst the Handweaving Museum located in a historic Annual Craft Show, and the Antique Show & Museum’s trademark. The greens represent Museum’s priceless collection of over 350 village building on John Street, brings the Sale. the cedars along the shore, the blues are the boats including the elegantly furnished 106’ visual arts alive in the 1000 Islands through art shades of the St. Lawrence River, and the red Gilded-Age houseboat “La Duchesse.” instruction and exhibitions. Just around the corner on James St. is the signifies the sunset over the islands. Thousand Islands Museum, home of the Enjoy a speedboat ride in a triple cockpit The Thousand Islands Arts Center also offers Muskie Hall of Fame. The TI Museum is famous Annually, the Museum hosts the Decoy & mahogany runabout or take up the oars a variety of classes from painting, weaving, for decoys, muskies and the rich heritage of Wildlife Art Show & Auction. The show yourself in a wooden skiff and explore the stained glass and jewelry making to making river life. includes hunting decoy contests as well as an waterfront of Clayton. your own pottery in the pottery studio auction. Works of art by well-known artists open year-round. Tour their gallery of ever The Museum gallery offers a history of life from all of the United States and Canada are The Antique Boat Museum welcomes the changing exhibitions that showcase the work along the St. Lawrence River from yesteryear displayed for purchase. public to Oar, Paddle & Sail Nights hosted of local artists or pieces from the Museum’s and a new archival library is open to the public throughout the summer. The first weekend permanent collection of hand-woven textiles to research river heritage. You can also learn The Clayton Opera House, located on Riverside and rare spinning and weaving tools. more about Clayton’s colorful past at the Drive, underwent a $3.2 million renovation and now operates as a year-round facility. 6 517 Riverside Drive, Clayton NY 13624 • 315.686.3771 • toll free 800.252.9806 • 1000islands-clayton.com facebook.com/clayton1000islands • twitter.com/claytonchamber 7 Clayton Chamber of Commerce 1000islands-clayton.com #clayton1000islands PHOTO BY HORIZON AERIAL MEDIA PHOTO BY GEORGE FISCHER PHOTO BY TASTE 1000 ISLANDS Around the Town... Are you ready for some shopping? Clayton was one of several gourmet food emporiums built with that in mind. Most of downtown including 1000 Islands “River Rat” Cheese, was constructed in the late 19th century to Bechaz Riverdale Cheese, or a bottle of the meet the needs of shoppers coming from both famous “Original” Thousand Islands Dressing land and water. that was created right here. PHOTO BY TASTE 1000 ISLANDS Be sure to look up while you walk along Perhaps you’d like to visit a local winery, PHOTO BY TASTE 1000 ISLANDS our main streets. The upper stories share distillery or brewery. two miles east of Clayton. Experience sipping The local library on John Street welcomes attractive architectural features - window wine in a beautifully landscaped setting! visitors, and has Internet ready computers. crowns, and cast-iron cornices. Clayton’s climate combined with the constant moisture flow from the St. Lawrence River is The Wood Boat Brewery, located across from Summer sunsets provide a breathtaking If you are interested in architecture, be sure to a perfect match for growing cold hardy grape the Antique Boat Museum, is brewing a full backdrop for Clayton’s Waterfront concerts pop into the Chamber of Commerce for their vines. line of ales, stouts and seasonal brews that are at Frink Park on Riverside Drive several historic walking tour map. It’s a self-guided complimented by its wood-fired pizza. Thursday nights in the summer. passport into the intriguing history and charm Coyote Moon Vineyards, located on East of Clayton’s commercial buildings, homes and Line Road in Clayton, offers free tours of the The region’s first micro-distillery, Clayton You are welcome to join us on Sunday churches. Also, take a stroll along our scenic wine making area and a tasting room is open Distillery, produces premium grade distilled mornings at one of our many friendly Riverwalk. daily allowing visitors to sample before they products from locally grown grains and fruits. churches. purchase. Coyote Moon Wine & Dine, located Sample and purchase vodka, gin, whiskey, The natural beauty of the St. Lawrence River on Riverside Drive, also offers the opportunity moonshine and liqueurs at their nautical- After a full day of activities, you’ll welcome PHOTO BY TASTE 1000 ISLANDS has inspired artists for centuries, so its no to sample wine, grab a bite to eat, shop, or themed distillery and gift shop. a chance to relax at one of Clayton’s many wonder that Clayton is home to a number of listen to local musician. restaurants. Unwind with a leisurely, galleries. From ranch to river, the Saint Lawrence Spirits gourmet dinner; or grab a quick bite at a cafe The Thousand Islands Winery is located farm-based distillery adds local flavors to or pizzeria. Have a sandwich wrapped to go Art galleries are just the beginning. A approximately 7 miles north of Clayton. Free their spirits. Ingredients are hand-picked from and picnic at one of our beautiful parks. leisurely walk around the Village brings wine tasting allows you to sample their wines their family ranch, Lucky Star Ranch Estate, you to an array of unique shops including and you can take a free tour of the wine and converted to the final product at Saint You can watch the boats go by from the deck clothing boutiques as well as shops offering production facility. Lawrence Spirits, where they are proofed of one of our river front eateries. Be sure to 1000 Islands collectibles to take home as a down by filtered St.