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Thousand Islands

NYS Welcome Center at the 1000 Islands International Bridge, 43373 Collins Landing, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
800-847-5263; 800-8-ISLAND
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Type: Islands
Description: This area of 1,600-plus islands was discovered by French explorers in the 16th century.
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Newark, Delaware
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

You realize how lucky you are to live in America when you visit the Thousand Islands (actually 1,865). This area of upper New York State is magnificent! Definitely a place for all members of the family - young and old. It doesn't matter when you visit, although summer seems to be prime.

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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

What an incredible area to visit! Be sure to see the area from one of the homes in the island. If you don't have friends or family there, check for places you can rent. That way, you are really living "in" the islands. The wildlife in the area is great... deer, racoons, osprey and many others abound. We were particularly... More

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Dallas, Texas
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Ok - we were there in May and that was still to early to do anything, but a week or two more and we'd been about right. However, I'm so glad that I didn't miss is. We took a boat ride around the islands and got some history of the area. I regret that we weren't there when more was... More

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Smiths Falls, Canada
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16 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We tried the boat cruise 3 hour and it was so beautiful and peaceful we where able to get many beautiful pictures i could do this every weekend.

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Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

A unique collection of islands of all sizes and shapes and uses hosting a variety of buildings of varying levels of interest and varying qualities of architecture.

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Watertown,NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We are lucky enough to live in the area. Very beautiful, especially on a warm sunny summer day. We will drive to Alexandria Bay for lunch then look around the kitchy tourist shops. A few of the shops sell wares from local artists. Then we go over to the village park & walk around & take photos & watch the... More

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Brockville, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

we took the book cruse from Gananoque and had the chance to see the castle and spend a bit of time there

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Kingston, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

You will love travelling the Islands. The beautiful homes in the summer communities. Sunset on the west end is outstanding

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northern ny
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Area is beautiful in the summer, and fall. Winter and spring are still nice, but water is too cold for boating.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

I would highly suggest that anyone who enjoys natural beauty should take a trip (non-winter) to the 1000 Islands. I have traveled all over the world, yet this is one of my favorite locations for relaxing in natural beauty. You cannot fully enjoy the area without access to a boat. If you do not have a boat or friends/family with... More

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