Quick Summary:

  • Alexandria Bay is a charming village in Jefferson County, NY, in the Thousand Islands region, on the south bank of the Saint Lawrence River.
  • It is a part of the town of Alexandria, close to the Thousand Islands (Video) Border Crossing between Canada and the United States and the famous Thousand Islands International Bridge.
  • Romantic Boldt Castle and Yacht House is one of the region’s most popular attractions.
  • Wellesley Island is located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River.


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1. Boldt Castle and Yacht House ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Castles
Boldt Castle and Yacht House | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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2. Thousand Islands Winery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Thousand Islands Winery | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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3. Thousand Islands Bridge

Romantic Islands
Thousand Islands Bridge | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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4. Boldt Yacht House

Boldt Yacht House | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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5. Wellesley Island

Romantic Islands
Wellesley Island | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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6. Dark Island Spirits Distillery & Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Dark Island Spirits Distillery & Winery | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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7. Jreck Subs

Jreck Subs | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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8. Cornwall Brothers Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Cornwall Brothers Museum | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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9. Otter Creek Preserve

Category: Activities
Otter Creek Preserve | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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10. North Country Welcome Center

Category: Attractions
North Country Welcome Center | Things to Do in Alexandria Bay, New York
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Alexandria Bay, New York Weather by Month:

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 28 12 3.0 Cold & Snowy
February 32 15 2.8 Cold & Snowy
March 42 24 3.2 Chilly & Wet
April 55 33 3.5 Mild & Rainy
May 67 42 3.7 Pleasant
June 77 52 3.9 Warm & Humid
July 80 58 3.8 Warm & Humid
August 78 56 3.5 Warm & Humid
September 68 45 3.3 Mild & Pleasant
October 55 34 3.1 Cool & Crisp
November 42 25 3.2 Chilly & Rainy
December 30 15 3.3 Cold & Snowy

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