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The Thousand Islands are a stunning group of more than 1,800 islands along the United States-Canadian border on the St. Lawrence River, known as a popular summer retreat area for New England and Canadian elite throughout the 19th century.
Today, the region is known as a nature lover's paradise, home to the Canadian Thousand Islands National Park, which offers walking trails and campgrounds.
More than 30 New York state parks are also located throughout the islands , including Robert Moses State Park and Wellesley Island State Park. Visitors can swim at the Lake of the Isles, sunbathe at Potter's Beach, or fish at Eel Bay. Historic fortress remains are showcased on Wolfe Island, which played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War.
Other gorgeous structures on the islands include the romantic 120-room Boldt Castle and the living history museum Singer Castle.
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