Cottage
Island cottages
Wellesley Island
Private cottages among the trees and rock along the river.
Island · Waterfront
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Thousand Islands · Jefferson County
Wellesley Island, NY
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.
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In the Fall Guide
Why stay on Wellesley Island in October?
An island escape you can drive to, with trails, rocky shoreline and river views in every direction.
Read it in “12 Great Fall Getaways in Northern New York”Where to stay in Wellesley Island
Campground
State park cabins & camping
Wellesley Island State Park
Cabins and sites in the park. Seasonal; check the reservation calendar.
Outdoors
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What to do nearby
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Trails and river views inside the state park.
Thousand Island Park
A historic cottage community worth a slow walk.
Best for
Islands • Hiking • Privacy • Couples
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Near Wellesley Island
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Alexandria Bay
The busiest island village on the river, and the departure point for boat tours to Boldt Castle on Heart Island.
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Clayton
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.
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