Southbound
EXIT
50N
Thousand Islands Region
NY 12 - Alexandria Bay
WHAT'S COOL
Alexandria Bay
5.50 miles (8.85km) from exit
Welcome to the Thousand Islands Region, home to endless shorelines and the friendliest two-nation border in the world. Your just minutes away from Alexandria Bay on the mighty St. Lawrence, an area that was once patrolled by pirates and prohibition bootleggers is now a sightseer's paradise. Some
FOOD
Coleman's Dock of the Bay
4.50 miles (7.24km) from exit
Barbecue, burgers and seafood are served in this family-friendly restaurant on the Alex Bay waterfront.
LODGING
Pinehurst Motel & Cottages
0.90 miles (1.45km) from exit
These motels and quaint cottages cover 23 acres along the St. Lawrence River with room for families and fishermen to get away from it all. Twenty cabins have cooking facilities there are 10 cabins without.
Channelsyde Motel
2.80 miles (4.51km) from exit
These four clean, modern rooms overlook the St. Lawrence River. Relax on the lawn, watch the ships pass and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Thousand Islands.
Rock Ledge Motel & Cottages
3.60 miles (5.79km) from exit
This family-owned and operated collection features five cabins and 15 units with cable TV, air conditioning, in-room coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators. Take a rest in this clean, quiet and affordable setting featuring free Internet.
Capt.'s Inn & Suites
4.00 miles (6.44km) from exit
Capt.'s Inn & Suites is open year round with 60 rooms, on-site dockage, boat launch, restaurant, pool and wireless Internet.
Maple Crest Motel Inc.
4.20 miles (6.76km) from exit
The 18-room Maple Crest Motel, lodge and chalet is open year round and located in the heart of New York's Thousand islands. Golf, fishing, boat rentals, helicopter tours and more is nearby.
Captain Visger House
4.40 miles (7.08km) from exit
This newly-restored historic bed and breakfast is located in downtown Alexandria Bay just a block from the waterfront, swimming beach, scenic overlook park and the Old Crossman Building Historical Society Museum. Stroll to shops, restaurants and attractions at your leisure.
Capt. Thomson's Resort
4.50 miles (7.24km) from exit
All rooms have private balconies and a water view. The accomodations are next door to Uncle Sam Boat Tours and within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Edgewood Resort Conference Center & Marina
4.50 miles (7.24km) from exit
This 40-acre, lodge-style retreat on the St. Lawrence River offers an outdoor pool, restaurant with river view and dockage.
Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina
4.70 miles (7.56km) from exit
This resort complex located in Alexandria Bay on the St. Lawrence River overlooks the stunning Boldt Castle. The resort includes a conference center, restaurant, lounge, full-service marina and an indoor pool. Deluxe jacuzzi rooms and standard accomodations are available.
ATTRACTIONS
Mazeland
0.80 miles (1.29km) from exit
Get lost in New York state's largest hedgerow maze! One full acre of eight-foot evergreens form a tricky network of twists and turns. Try a scavenger hunt for children and adults.
Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts
0.90 miles (1.45km) from exit
At more than a mile long, this is New York state's longest asphalt go-cart track. It's fully lit for safe night driving. Wilderness Falls Mini-Golf features 18 challenging holes. Unwind with a huge amusement arcade featuring more than 50 great games and a Subway Sandwich Shop.
Keewaydin State Park & Marina
2.82 miles (4.54km) from exit
Enjoy the outdoors with 50 campsites, 120 boat slips, a boat launch, olympic-size swimming pool, playground and picnic areas. The park's terrain includes steep, rocky outcroppings between the campsites and the shoreline.
Scenic View Park
4.00 miles (6.44km) from exit
Have a thoroughly enjoyable day on the St. Lawrence River. Features include a sandy beach with lifeguard on duty; playground for the kids; acres of picnic areas; barbecue grills; and a covered pavilion. Take a walk across the mini-version of the Thousand Islands Bridge to Casino Island.
Uncle Sam Boat Tours
4.40 miles (7.08km) from exit
Uncle Sam Boat Tours offers a variety of trips through the scenic Thousand Islands. Take a one- or two and a quarter-hour sightseeing cruise, tour of Singer Castle or shuttle to Boldt Castle on Heart Island. Tours are offered daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in season and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the off-season.
Boldt Castle and Boldt Yacht House (From Uncle Sam's Boat Tours)
4.40 miles (7.08km) from exit
This 120-room Rhineland-style castle and yacht house built at the turn of the 20th century is accessible by tour boat, water taxi or private watercraft.
Cornwall Brothers Museum
4.50 miles (7.24km) from exit
This local history museum is housed in a stone general store building built in 1866. Rotating exhibits cover river life, boating and local communities.
Bay Drive-In Theatre
4.90 miles (7.89km) from exit
Dual screen drive-in theater with a '50's style cafe.
Alexandria Bay
5.50 miles (8.85km) from exit
Welcome to the Thousand Islands Region, home to endless shorelines and the friendliest two-nation border in the world. Your just minutes away from Alexandria Bay on the mighty St. Lawrence, an area that was once patrolled by pirates and prohibition bootleggers is now a sightseer's paradise. Some