Clayton (New York) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Jefferson County, New York, United States
About Clayton (New York)
The original residents of this area were Algonquian and Onondaga native tribes, which were followed by Iroquois and by French explorers. US permanent settlement in the area began in the early to mid-1800s, years after the end of the War of 1812 which had been waged at points as local asSackets HarborandGananoque. By 1873, the Clayton Division of the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad (RW&O, later part of the New York Central) was carrying passengers and freight to Clayton's station and ferry terminal (now Frink Park) fromNew York CityandBoston. At one point, five hotels on different islands were served by steamships based in Clayton. New York's millionaires used the 1000 Islands as their summer playground, building opulent structures such as Singer Castle and Boldt Castle (bankrolled
Top Attractions in Clayton (New York)
Explore the best things to see and do in Clayton (New York):
- ★1000 Islands Clayton Spring Boat Show
- ★Antique Boat Museum
- ★Bill Johnston Pirate Days
- ★Cedar Point State Park
- ★Clayton Island Tours
- ★Clayton Opera House
- ★Great NY State Food & Wine Festival
- ★Thousand Islands Art Center
Where to Eat in Clayton (New York)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blue Heron Restaurant
- 🍴Clipper Inn
Where to Stay in Clayton (New York)
- 🏨1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
- 🏨Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina
- 🏨Capt. Thompson’s Resort
- 🏨Edgewood Resort
- 🏨Fair Wind Motel and Cottages
- 🏨K's Motel
Clayton (New York) Travel Guide Sections
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