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Food & Drink Scene
Recommendations for some of our favorite places to eat - and options are are also close in proximity to the Airbnb!
Just a hop, skip, and jump away from the Airbnb - with spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River.
The owners also have a juice bar located in the same building thats worth checking out as well!
20 locals recommend
Di Prinzio's Kitchen
428 Riverside DrJust a hop, skip, and jump away from the Airbnb - with spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River.
The owners also have a juice bar located in the same building thats worth checking out as well!
Year round restaurant, perfect to sit and watch a sporting game in the winter months. Brews its own beers and has delicious pizza.
29 locals recommend
Wood Boat Brewery
625 Mary StYear round restaurant, perfect to sit and watch a sporting game in the winter months. Brews its own beers and has delicious pizza.
Another restaurant that is located not even a block away.
Popular diner year-round. Bundle up in the winter months and walk over for a cozy breakfast.
19 locals recommend
Koffee Kove Restaurant
220 James StAnother restaurant that is located not even a block away.
Popular diner year-round. Bundle up in the winter months and walk over for a cozy breakfast.
Located just at the end of the block, and open year-round. Hops Spot has a great outdoor bar / dining area in a historic building.
Often hosts live music in the summer months which you can sometimes hear from the backyard of the Airbnb.
22 locals recommend
The Clayton Opera House
403 Riverside DrLocated just at the end of the block, and open year-round. Hops Spot has a great outdoor bar / dining area in a historic building.
Often hosts live music in the summer months which you can sometimes hear from the backyard of the Airbnb.
Need a little pick me up? Lyric is a year round coffee shop that is just around the block from the Airbnb. Grab a specialty coffee, a breakfast sandwich, or a little sweet treat. Unique vibes as it used to be a movie theatre.
8 locals recommend
Lyric Coffee House
246 James StNeed a little pick me up? Lyric is a year round coffee shop that is just around the block from the Airbnb. Grab a specialty coffee, a breakfast sandwich, or a little sweet treat. Unique vibes as it used to be a movie theatre.
Great food and spectacular views serving breakfast and lunch. Very popular seasonal restaurant with ample seating outdoors. Tasty signature cocktails and an unparalleled experience while in the 1000 Islands. Yet another restaurant in walking distance (3 minutes from the Airbnb).
41 locals recommend
Bella's
602 Riverside DrGreat food and spectacular views serving breakfast and lunch. Very popular seasonal restaurant with ample seating outdoors. Tasty signature cocktails and an unparalleled experience while in the 1000 Islands. Yet another restaurant in walking distance (3 minutes from the Airbnb).
Dine indoors or outdoors at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel's restaurant, The Seaway Grill", year round.
The Airbnb is only two blocks away.
18 locals recommend
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
200 Riverside DrDine indoors or outdoors at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel's restaurant, The Seaway Grill", year round.
The Airbnb is only two blocks away.
Riverfront restaurant with full indoor bar. Serves lunch & dinner seasonally.
16 locals recommend
The Channelside
506 Riverside DrRiverfront restaurant with full indoor bar. Serves lunch & dinner seasonally.
A favorite among Locals! Highly recommended.
For those traveling alone or just wanting to grab a quick bite, the bar tables are a great option.
21 locals recommend
Clipper Inn
126 State StA favorite among Locals! Highly recommended.
For those traveling alone or just wanting to grab a quick bite, the bar tables are a great option.
Quick service style breakfast and lunch spot. Order at the front counter and sit on the back deck (minimal seating) or take out to bring elsewhere. Just a block away from the house.
Shipwreck Eatery
530 Riverside DriveQuick service style breakfast and lunch spot. Order at the front counter and sit on the back deck (minimal seating) or take out to bring elsewhere. Just a block away from the house.
Sightseeing & Things to Do
Great location that you can visit year round .
In the summer, head down to Frink Park with bathing suits and towels to swim or lay out in the sun.
Spring and Fall is a perfect time to sit on on of the Adirondack chairs with a book - and winter will bring you some different views with the channel markers stored on mainland for the winter months.
7 locals recommend
Frink Park
300 Riverside DrGreat location that you can visit year round .
In the summer, head down to Frink Park with bathing suits and towels to swim or lay out in the sun.
Spring and Fall is a perfect time to sit on on of the Adirondack chairs with a book - and winter will bring you some different views with the channel markers stored on mainland for the winter months.
Take a scenic drive up to the Tibbett's Point Lighthouse then stop in Cape Vincent for some lunch or a drink afterwords.
23 locals recommend
HI-Tibbets Point Lighthouse Hostel
33439 County Rd 6Take a scenic drive up to the Tibbett's Point Lighthouse then stop in Cape Vincent for some lunch or a drink afterwords.
Take the car to Wellesley Island for the day and experience an adorable river community at TI Park. Plenty of old, victorian style homes with colored siding.
Grab an ice cream at the Guzzle and walk down to the pavilion to enjoy the views or go for a swim on the dock!
17 locals recommend
Thousand Island Park
Take the car to Wellesley Island for the day and experience an adorable river community at TI Park. Plenty of old, victorian style homes with colored siding.
Grab an ice cream at the Guzzle and walk down to the pavilion to enjoy the views or go for a swim on the dock!
Easy hiking trail over on Wellesley Island. Perfect for families and people with dogs.
15 locals recommend
Wellesley Island State Park
44927 Cross Island RdEasy hiking trail over on Wellesley Island. Perfect for families and people with dogs.
Check out the Taste NY store, walk the TI bridge, or head down to the green space and sit by the pond.
North Country Welcome Center
43350 Collins Landing RdCheck out the Taste NY store, walk the TI bridge, or head down to the green space and sit by the pond.
Historic building in downtown Clayton. Check out the schedule and see if there are any events that interest you. The Opera House sometimes offers movie showings, perfect for the whole family.
22 locals recommend
The Clayton Opera House
403 Riverside DrHistoric building in downtown Clayton. Check out the schedule and see if there are any events that interest you. The Opera House sometimes offers movie showings, perfect for the whole family.
Learn about the history of wooden boats and check some of them out at a visit to the Antique Boat Museum. You can even sign up to take a ride in one of the boats - ask about The Zipper.
52 locals recommend
Antique Boat Museum
750 Mary StLearn about the history of wooden boats and check some of them out at a visit to the Antique Boat Museum. You can even sign up to take a ride in one of the boats - ask about The Zipper.
Local vineyard with scenic property, wine tastings, a barn, gift markets, and seasonal family-friendly events.
24 locals recommend
Thousand Islands Winery
43298 Seaway AveLocal vineyard with scenic property, wine tastings, a barn, gift markets, and seasonal family-friendly events.
Neighboring Towns
Have some extra time to spend or want to experience more of the area? Head to these neighboring towns for a bit of a different vibe.
Feel like you've seen all of Clayton and want to experience some other towns? Hop in your car and head to Sackets Harbor for a bit of a different vibe. We recommend heading there for the day and eating at Goodfellos, Tin Pan Galley, The Boathouse, or The Whiskey Coop.
35 locals recommend
Sackets Harbor
Feel like you've seen all of Clayton and want to experience some other towns? Hop in your car and head to Sackets Harbor for a bit of a different vibe. We recommend heading there for the day and eating at Goodfellos, Tin Pan Galley, The Boathouse, or The Whiskey Coop.
Tourist destination with shops and dining options.
Don't miss a boat tour to Boldt Castle on Heart Island. If you don't have the opportunity for a boat tour, walk over to Casino Island via the small bridge and enjoy the views from the green space.
54 locals recommend
Alexandria Bay
Tourist destination with shops and dining options.
Don't miss a boat tour to Boldt Castle on Heart Island. If you don't have the opportunity for a boat tour, walk over to Casino Island via the small bridge and enjoy the views from the green space.
Peaceful, quaint town with beautiful views of the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy the ample green space the town has to offer or hop on one of the ferries to get over to Wolfe Island or Kingston, Ontario.
22 locals recommend
Cape Vincent
Peaceful, quaint town with beautiful views of the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy the ample green space the town has to offer or hop on one of the ferries to get over to Wolfe Island or Kingston, Ontario.
Fun Canadian town full of shopping and dining options. Cross the TI bridge at Alex Bay or take the ferry from Cape Vincent over for the day.
Head to lunch or dinner at Wooden Heads, Chez Piggy, Tango Nuevo, Grecos, or the Red House....among lots of others!
103 locals recommend
Kingston
Fun Canadian town full of shopping and dining options. Cross the TI bridge at Alex Bay or take the ferry from Cape Vincent over for the day.
Head to lunch or dinner at Wooden Heads, Chez Piggy, Tango Nuevo, Grecos, or the Red House....among lots of others!
Quaint Canadian town just across the river from Clayton. Stop in the Purple House or Riva for some great food options.
38 locals recommend
Gananoque
Quaint Canadian town just across the river from Clayton. Stop in the Purple House or Riva for some great food options.
Outdoor and Wellness Activities
Take some time for self care by enjoying one of the services from a local wellness shop or experience some outdoor activities.
Yoga studio and shop located just a half block away from the Airbnb. Lots of class options - you can sign up on the MindBodyWellness app or head over to the storefront and sign up for a class in person. You won't regret it!
6 locals recommend
River Yoga
234 James StYoga studio and shop located just a half block away from the Airbnb. Lots of class options - you can sign up on the MindBodyWellness app or head over to the storefront and sign up for a class in person. You won't regret it!
Zenda Farms Preserve
38973 Zenda RdJust outside of the village - great outdoor space for walking the dog.
Relax and unwind during your stay by booking a massage appointment at River Wellness Center, located within walking distance of the Airbnb.
River Wellness Center
734 Riverside DrRelax and unwind during your stay by booking a massage appointment at River Wellness Center, located within walking distance of the Airbnb.
Visiting with small children and want to find an activity to cool off during the peak of the summer? The Clayton pool is a great family spot and is only a short drive to the other side of the village.
The rec park also provides field for sports, running track, and basketball and tennis courts.
Clayton Recreation Park Pool
600 E Line RdVisiting with small children and want to find an activity to cool off during the peak of the summer? The Clayton pool is a great family spot and is only a short drive to the other side of the village.
The rec park also provides field for sports, running track, and basketball and tennis courts.
Breathe In Serenity
175 State StHot yoga classes and excellent massages.
City advice
Don't miss
The Clayton Farmer's Market is a must!
Walk a couple blocks up John Street to the Wooden Park for a seasonal (Spring-early Fall) Farmer's Market. Great selections from local vendors - grab some veggies and come back to the Airbnb to cook a nutritious meal!
Don't miss
Hunner's Market offers fresh, local, organic foods.
Hunner's Market - which used to be the Clayton Co-Op, is an option for visitors looking for fresh, local, organic food options that they may not be able to find at the Shurfine or Price Chopper.
Located just past the main light, next to Sponges The Kids Place.
Getting around
TI Bridge over to Wellesley Island requires a toll/ezpass
Don't forget to pack some spare change (at least $3.25) or have an ezpass ready for crossing the TI bridge.
Ways to save
Parking meters do not run after 6pm and are free Sundays
While you should be able to walk to most places from the Airbnb during your stay, parking meters in Clayton are in operation during the hours of 9am to 6pm Money - Saturday. Parking meters are not in operation on Sundays.
Getting around
No overnight street parking allowed (seasonal)
No overnight parking in the village between November 1st and April 1st. Subject to be ticketed.
Book before you go
Antique Boat Museum Boat Cruise
Don't miss out on a unique experience during your visit! Book a boat cruise on one of the wooden boats at the Antique Boat Museum. We recommend booking this in advance to ensure you get the time and day you are looking for.