Hotels in Alexandria Bay

Alexandria Bay, N.Y., beckons outdoor enthusiasts with many sights and sounds, a thousand of them, to be exact. Located on the St. Lawrence River in the heart of the Thousand Islands, Alexandria Bay offers plentiful water activities from boating, swimming and fishing to diving the sunken hull of an infamous pirate ship from the 1830s. Whether taking a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, soaring above the islands on a hot air balloon or hiking picturesque Scenic View Park, visitors will enjoy returning after a day of adventure to one of the many accommodations located on the waterfront.

Captain Thompson's Resort

Located on the riverfront in Alexandria Bay, Captain Thompson's Resort showcases 68 rooms in an unrivaled setting across from Boldt Castle on Heart Island. Each room comes complete with free wireless Internet access, cable TV and coffeemaker. From their rooms, guests will enjoy watching boats and watercraft traveling down the St. Lawrence Seaway. The facilities include an outdoor heated pool and children's pool, with tennis, golf and boat rentals available nearby. Additionally, the resort will help visitors to plan chartered fishing trips.

45 James St.
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
(315) 482-9961
captthomsons.com/

Otter Creek Inn

The family-friendly Otter Creek Inn presents fantastic scenery on the shores of Alexandria Bay. Offering affordable accommodations, the inn showcases 32 rooms featuring direct-dial telephones, cable TV, heat and air-conditioning. Additionally, most rooms are equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. For those with watercraft, the inn offers 500 feet of dockage and a boat ramp. Picnic tables, grills and fishing sites round out the amenities.

2 Crossmon Street Extension
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
(315) 482-5248
ottercreekinnabay.com/

Edgewood Resort

With handsomely appointed guest rooms at the water's edge, Edgewood Resort features a private marina that offers transient and seasonal dockage for guests with both large and small watercraft. Accommodations include 110 guest rooms, most facing the water. Some suites come complete with full kitchen and Jacuzzi tub. On-site dining is highlighted by Oscar's Harborside, offering gourmet cuisine and panoramic views of the harbor and the landmark Boldt Castle. Additional eateries include the Riverfront Café at the Baker Cottage. Cocktails are served nightly at Scuttlebutts Bar.

22467 Edgewood Road
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
(315) 482-9923
theedgewoodresort.com

Article Written By Karen Sprinkles

Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.

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