Thousand Islands · Jefferson County
A walkable river village with a working waterfront, the Antique Boat Museum, an opera house and restaurants within a few blocks of the St. Lawrence.
In the Fall Guide
Shoulder-season quiet on a working river village, with island color on every side and restaurants still within walking distance.
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Clayton village waterfront
Clayton’s in-village lodging puts you within walking distance of the river, restaurants and the Antique Boat Museum.
Waterfront · Walkable
Cottage
Along the river outside the village
Private cottages and camps on the shoreline: more privacy, your own dock view, a short drive into town.
Waterfront · Private
Bed & Breakfast
Clayton
Smaller, owner-run stays in older homes near the village center.
Historic · Boutique
Antique Boat Museum
A large collection of classic wooden boats right on the river. Hours vary by season.
Thousand Islands Museum
Local river history in the heart of the village. Hours vary by season.
Clayton Opera House
Check the calendar for fall shows.
Riverfront walk
Docks, benches and the best sunset seats in the village.
Couples • River views • Restaurants • Walkability
Pair it with
IllustrationThousand Islands
A quiet village where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence, with Tibbetts Point Lighthouse at the end of the road and long open water views.
IllustrationThousand Islands
One of the largest American islands in the chain, reached by the Thousand Islands Bridge: a state park with trails and a nature center, and the Victorian cottage community of Thousand Island Park.
IllustrationThousand Islands
The busiest island village on the river, and the departure point for boat tours to Boldt Castle on Heart Island.
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