About this city
Alexandria Bay is a highly scenic, world-famous coastal resort community nestled flatly along the southern shores of the Saint Lawrence River within the heart of the legendary Thousand Islands region. Developed rapidly in the late 19th century as an exclusive summer colony via historic steamship lines, the village transformed from a rugged lumber trading post into a high-wealth elite playground. Today, Alexandria Bay acts as the vital strategic maritime mainland gateway and passenger ferry terminal for global travelers migrating toward opulent island castles.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Board a tour boat to explore the tragic Gilded Age romance and majestic stone turrets at Boldt Castle on Heart Island, stroll past historic wooden storefronts downtown, and dive shallow freshwater shipwrecks.
