The Alexandria Bay center point is around 12 miles east of Downtown Gananoque and 20 miles north of Fort Drum.
The best times to visit Alexandria Bay are between mid-May and the end of September when the weather is comfortable and the village is geared up for visitors. High temperatures will range from the mid-60s to the upper 70s during this time, with the height of the tourist season coming in the summer months of June through August. The temperatures will be at their warmest at the end of July. Hotel rates will be highest during the summer and will be slightly lower during late spring and early fall. Book early to save a little on room rates and to ensure that you can get a reservation.
Tourism is down in the cool seasons in early spring and late fall, when high temperatures drop to the 40s and 50s and lows in the 20s and 30s. Winter is not a popular time to visit Alexandria Bay, with highs in the 30s and lows in the teens and 20s. Room rates will be lower in the cool season and at their lowest of the year in winter.
The Ramada by Wyndham Gananoque Provincial Inn in Gananoque offers discounts to members of the military, governmental employees, and AAA members. Rooms have refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, LED televisions, and free Wi-Fi. Outdoors, you can enjoy a golf course, an outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. The hotel also offers a restaurant, bar, convenience store, 24-hour business center, and a complimentary continental breakfast.
Seniors, members of the military, and government employees can take advantage of discounts at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gananoque. Rooms come with microwaves, refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, and free Wi-Fi. Relax and enjoy yourself in the sauna and the indoor pool, or get a good workout in the fitness center. The hotel also offers a business center, complimentary breakfast, and free newspapers, as well as childcare for a fee.
The Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay is a waterfront hotel overlooking the stunning Boldt Castle and the St. Lawrence River. Rooms feature refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, flat-screen televisions, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have balconies and hot tubs. You'll get access to both indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a spa tub and sauna. Enjoy a game room, work out in the fitness and health center, enjoy a meal in the on-site restaurant, and sip a drink in the cocktail lounge. You'll also enjoy the seasonal tiki bar.
Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum in Evans Mills is a great value for the price. Studio suites are equipped with kitchenettes with full-size appliances, LCD televisions, and free wired and wireless internet access. You can upgrade to a one-bedroom suite for additional space and more amenities. The hotel provides a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar, and barbecue grills.
While Boldt Castle is the most famous castle in Alexandria Bay, it's not the only one. Singer Castle on Dark Island was built in 1905 by Frederick Bourne, president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. The 29-room castle is four stories high and has original artifacts and furnishings. Visitors can go on a tour of the castle and grounds. You can get public transportation from Uncle Sam Boat Tours and Schermerhorn Harbor Shuttle.
Take a boat tour to see the castles and the rest of the area in a different light. Uncle Sam Boat Tours offers a variety of cruises, from a one-hour jaunt and lunch and dinner cruises to a cruise that gives you views of both Singer Castle and Boldt Castle.
Scenic View Park features a new playground with a pirate theme, a beach, a picnic area, and a footbridge that leads to Casino Island. Nearby, you'll find the Carnegie Bay Walking Trail, which covers 2.5 miles and reveals a variety of wildlife, and the River Walk, which provides stunning views of the St. Lawrence. Wellesley Island State Park, the largest state park in the area, offers golf, swimming, fishing, and camping, lots of trails, and the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center.
Alexandria Bay, New York, offers something for everyone in a beautiful setting with lots of reasons to get out and explore. Book your trip today!
Below are reviews of the city of Alexandria Bay, NY from an actual visitor's perspective.
The shops, restaurants and ferry to Boldt Castle. It was a beautiful area!
Enjoyed the variety of restaurants and shops and the water views.