We had a beautiful day for a boat ride to Boldt Castle, and it did not disappoint! The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The Castle itself is breathtaking — it’s been preserved in pristine condition. I didn’t see a speck of dust or dirt anywhere. It was so nice to explore at our own pace with the self-guided tour. Tip: Once you pass through Customs but before your ticket is scanned, grab one of the program guides available in both English and French — it really helps you navigate and learn about each area. The Gift Shop is also a must-visit for a great selection of souvenirs. Walking through the Castle was a humbling experience. It’s incredible to see the love George Boldt had for his wife, Louise — keep an eye out for the heart motifs throughout the décor. Wherever he could, he included them, and it adds a really touching layer to the visit. This tour is best suited for adults or interested young adults. There isn’t much to engage children under 13. Overall, I highly recommend making time for this excursion. It’s a perfect blend of history, romance, and stunning views.

When you go online to buy the tickets the very short ferry from the yacht house (where you park the car) to go to Boldt Castle (which is on its own island) is free. Do not be scammed by hotel people saying you can get a discount if you buy the tour. Unless you want to do a tour of the other island and go up and down the water. Otherwise the $32 entrance fee to the castle includes the yacht house, the ferry and the castle. All self guided. Download app to listen. The upper level still are not complete, but renovations are planned. The low levels and some rooms on the second level are renovated and looked really nice reflecting the actual blueprint. The grounds are gorgeous flowers everywhere, and beautiful colorful plants. Every window you look out of in the castle you can see a view of the water, which is amazing. You do get to go to the unfinished upper levels just to see what things look like, but really not much there. A small gift shop on the second floor… relatively moderately priced items. A nice way to spend the afternoon. I think the entire thing took maybe around two hours. Parking is also free. You do have to walk on gravel from the parking lot to the yacht house. So if you have walking disabilities, please note that it’s at least six 700 yards away. You can buy tickets online and save the QR code for each ticket purchased. The little fairy that goes back-and-forth from the castle comes every 15 minutes. When you’re at the actual castle, there’s a very small store that sells things like hotdogs/hamburgers if you are hungry. A very lovely home and will definitely be returning in the future to see what other renovations they have.

We visited Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House on June 29, 2025, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and the views of the St. Lawrence River from the castle are absolutely stunning. We took our time exploring each floor, and the restored rooms and historical displays gave us a fascinating look into the Boldt family’s story and the castle’s unique history. The Yacht House was a surprise highlight – the collection of historic boats and the architecture itself were impressive, and the staff there were friendly and knowledgeable, answering our questions with genuine enthusiasm. We enjoyed walking around the docks and seeing the craftsmanship of the old wooden boats up close. There is plenty of space to wander, take photos, and enjoy the river breeze. It never felt crowded, and we appreciated the relaxing pace. The ferry ride to and from the castle was smooth and added to the experience with scenic views of the islands. If you are in the Thousand Islands area, Boldt Castle and the Yacht House are must-see attractions that offer a perfect mix of history, architecture, and natural beauty. Highly recommend spending a few hours here to take it all in.

It was so beautiful!! The staff were extremely nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. We even came upon a proposal at the shell fountain and she said yes! They looked so happy. The boat ride is very short and the docks easy to navigate. The paths are kept clear of debris and the map was easy to follow. I would highly recommend!!!

They did an amazing restoration of the place. The inside gives a realistic impression of the time it was built and theres are lot of story to learn from. The 15 min video gives you a rich history of the castle and the people who built it. Overall an great experience.

This place was so amazing. Every single staff member was so sweet. It was just breathtakingly beautiful!!! The gardens, the inside, the outside, you could easily spend an entire day here! My only complaint was that the gift shop was kinda lame. I definitely want to renew my vows here in a few years.

Such an amazing piece of history to visit and story to learn. They have restored a good portion of the castle and other buildings and the grounds are also beautiful. What a wonderful way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon. We were lucky it was not too busy and were able to appreciate the beauty of Heart island. We did a 5-hour excursion from Rockport which included a 3 hour stop at the island. Well worth it!

Excellent staff at Boldt Yacht House. Wheelchair accessible bathroom available directly outside of entrance. No need to buy tickets in advance, not that busy. Shuttle service is great and always on time, wheelchair accessible. Yacht house has old boats displayed and lots of historical snippets displayed.

I love old architecture and especially wealthy buildings and mansions! This gilded age building is beautiful! The story is as amazing as the building. Mr Boldt was a hotelier and he loved boats! The granite for the building was quarried locally and the colors include pink, gray and tans. The interior has beautiful wood details with carvings that are beautiful. If you are here (and you love old things!) in the 1000 Islands drive to Boldt yacht house and take their taxi to the castle, you will love it.

Great place to visit. With beautiful antique boats. Full of history.

Great exhibit of the past. If you enjoy history, mechanics and engineering, its a great visit.

It's a beautiful yacht house with all different types of antique boats with information of their history. There are boat rides to Boldt Castle.

Wow, you just drive here and take their ferry to visit the famous Boldt Castle. I didn’t even realize I could just drive, because I always thought you had to book some 3-hr boat ride that stops at the castle for few mins. Must visit if you are on vacation in this side of NY.

Please keep in mind that my Dog is a registered service dog, if you plan on visiting.

Easy, Easy, Easy, Easy We stayed overnight via Harvest Hosts for RV travelers. After an EASY border crossing back to the U.S. from over a month's visit to Canada (we needed to give up our frozen chicken, eggs, and tomatoes), it was EASY to get to the winery and EASY to park. We made our wine purchases and met up with family nearby for a Fourth of July cookout. Big bonus: when we returned to our rig, we were treated to a great fireworks display from neighbors of the winery. We are still in the area for a few days, and will be back for a few more bottles of wine to take home with us. Our hosts were great, so it is EASY to recommend this Harvest Host stay!

This venue goes above and beyond to ensure every guest feels valued. The staff was attentive, making sure each customer was taken care of and checking in to confirm everything was just right. The wine tasting area was spotless, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting—perfect for a relaxed outing. What really stood out was the presence of the owner, Steve. He happened to be walking around and took the time to personally chat with guests. He was incredibly down-to-earth and welcoming, adding a personal touch that made the experience even more special. Overall, the place radiates excellent family vibes. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great service, a clean and friendly environment, and a memorable visit!

Katherine provided amazing service. We actually returned to this particular winery to see her again over trying a new one. The wines and cheeses are of course delicious as well.

2024 Blossom Festival Another fun visit to Thousand Island Winery! Our annual tasting and stop at the festival did not disappoint. Large variety of red and white wines ranging from dry to sweet, tasting was informative on farm history and grape growing in a colder climate. I also indulged in a Berry Wine Slushy! A good amount of vendors with various crafts, hand made soaps, jewelry, spices and more. Live music and food , slushy truck during festival, River Rat cheeses available. Always a must stop when in the Thousand Island Region!

I'm gonna be honest a few months ago this score would have been lower which was sad because I love their wine BUT Kathryn was AMAZING! She came into the wedding planning late because she hasn't been their as the events coordinator long but I hope they keep her forever because she was amazing! She communicated well, was super sweet and understanding of my previous frustrations with their last wedding coordinator and made up for it and then some! I can't wait to see all the lovely ceremonies and receptions people will have with her at their side!

Always a must for us when in the 1000 Islands region. Great wines and generous pours for tastings. I gave it four stars this time because of the lack of food options. You put on some better food options and Ill rate it a 5+

I had a disappointing experience at Thousand Island Winery recently that I feel compelled to share. My daughter and I, both of legal drinking age and holding valid Pennsylvania IDs, were excited to enjoy a day of wine tasting together. However, our experience quickly turned sour when we were informed by the staff that they could not serve my daughter due to the format of her Pennsylvania license, which is vertical. What made the situation even more frustrating was that the staff acknowledged that my daughter was indeed 21 years old. Despite this, they still refused to serve her based solely on the vertical format of her ID. We felt dismissed, and our concerns were not taken seriously. The staff seemed unaware of the nuances surrounding state ID regulations and did not offer any alternative solutions or explanations. As loyal patrons of this winery, we were disappointed to see how poorly we were treated. Instead of a delightful day of tasting wines, we left feeling unwelcome and frustrated. Moving forward, we will not be returning to Thousand Island Winery. I hope they reconsider their policies and training around serving guests with valid identification to prevent others from having a similar experience.

Within walking distance from downtown. Great place to take the family for a picnic. There is a small beach and a play ground. Don't forget you r on the St. Lawrence River so you have the chance to observe all the huge freight ships going in or out of our country. An awesome sight !

top tier sunset spot, wheelchair access to the lower park, as well. frequent this spot pretty often, usually not too busy, always clean, great view of the castle.

I agree this is the hidden gem of the city.. (Although the pirates can find it on pirate weekend. )We've come here for years. We usually go up first thing in the morning.Bring up breakfast with us and sit there and watch the boats and listen to the water.It's quiet and beautiful. I like that. They've installed an elevator to get the handicapped down to and up from the docks. I also love the genius installation of the weather curtains around the pavilion. There's a small but adequately stocked kids playground to the left looking at the pavilion. It is meter parking here so remember that. There are picnic tables and a couple of grills outside of the pavilion. There are public bathrooms inside the pavilion. A bridge. Connects the island to the mainland. Casino island. Its tiny and covered with adirondack chairs.

Love this park, so relaxing and great place to enjoy the weather and see all the boats and jet skis. It was a shame to see the grass so burnt this year, but it was a hot summer.

Certainly has scenic views!

One of the most beautiful views of the Thousands Islands and Boldt Castle!

Brought my drone on a haze day. Wow

The waitress was somewhat friendly. And this place takes cash and credit card. Me and my husband got similar breakfast platter the only difference was he had homefries. Everything was not what we imagined. The eggs was the only I can enjoy, the sausage, the homefries and the bread that was soaked with butter can’t enjoy it. On top of the coffee my husband said was horrible. If you see the pic that i attached one of the creamer was old I’m not sure if they didn’t check it or cycle it with new ones but from where we sat was by the window the one that closest to the kitchen that sunlight came through the window and the items on the table where they had the creamer, was probably got spoiled cuz of it.

This was a small coffee and breakfast spot that I discovered by accident while walking the streets of Alexandria Bay. Since I was hungry and craving pancakes, I stopped in - it was a wise choice. Great pancakes and coffee, very friendly people and a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. Glad I was alert enough to see it before I walked by!

What a gem. Such a great local spot with amazing breakfast sandwiches to go. Bacon is crispy and the flavor from the griddle can’t be recreated. Small inside so get there early or take your food to go. Wonderful family running this place.

Genuinely the best freaking coffee I’ve ever had in my life. I loved the iced lattes.

Came here as a tourist (as this area is a tourist town). I love to enjoy coffee wherever I go, so I was happy to be here. It was Sunday, so I had no problem waiting in the long line that was out the door. There were two people taking orders. They were slammed, which I am more than always sympathetic towards. I have worked in food service for years. I am assuming it was Cathy herself that took my order. It was probably the rudest interaction i’ve ever had in my entire life (and I am pretty young). We ordered a simple latte & black coffee. The latte tasted like if I had went to a candy store and stuffed my mouth full of candy afterwards. The black coffee tasted like straight ash from a fire. Now, I have had bad drinks, and bad service. But this service was downright rude, and honestly nasty. The young girl at the counter looked like she was about to cry due to (who I am assuming is Cathy) yelling at her during any move she would make. We gave her a nice tip and I hope she received it. As we were walking out of the establishment, we could hear other customers talking about how bad the service was too. I am just appalled of how bad it was considering they had just reopened not too long again. Not a good look for your business, Cathy. Do better!

Had a large party at a busy time, food came out quickly and was delicious. Service was good, prices reasonable. Will definitely return

This place was re-purchased by the original owners and turned around again and is the fantastic place that it used to be. Between the low prices and the wide variety on the menu, including a wide Range of coffees. Friendly staff, friendly people to talk to, great food. What else can you ask for? Right here in beautiful Alexandria Bay.

We took the tour to Singer Castle and it was great! The guide was knowledgeable and we saw lots of stuff on the way to and from. Highly recommend this tour! Parking in A Bay was easy and the boat was clean with concessions and a restroom, too.

What a treat this was. The tour was beautiful and loved our host that shared the history and some fun facts about the 1,000 Islands and what they are all about. The area exceeded my expectations on it's sheer natural beauty. The boat had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a snack bar with plenty of optuons. I would definitely recommend their tour. The only thing I could have done without was hearing the guide somewhat dis on their competitors, I didn't thaink that was needed. But otherwise it was great!

We took the boat tour to Singer Castle. What you need to know: there's a bar on the boat! With drinks and snacks - the tour was lovely - the weather was perfect and the boat waited for us at Singer Castle. It also stopped at a different castle on the way back to the dock. It was easy to find. Parking was a little challenging so plan some extra time for that but the signs were very clear. Thank you!

We love the Thousand Islands region and we love the US Boat tours. We have been blessed to bring our own boat here, we've rented boats here, but one thing that's always been nice is the guided river tour with Uncle Sam. My first time aboard this tour boat was many years ago, in my late teens, and now, each year, I bring my family back to experience the area I fell in love with all those years ago.

Went on the two castles tour earlier in the week. Today we did the dinner cruise on thursday for the barbecue themes.. We've done these tours for years.I can't ever get over how good the food is. The dinner cruise is a leisurely two and a half hour tour up the river under the thousand islands bridge and beyond. There's always entertainment on board. Soft drinks and water come with the meal.You have to pay for alcoholic beverages. There's always a nice dessert.They're all the same. We had cheesecake. What's nice is You don't have to worry about jostling to get in because the tables are already assigned to you. There are bathrooms on either side of the concession stands. ( unisex) . they keep everything clean and try to keep people in order.

We took the 2 nation tour. It was a nice 2 hour boat ride. The speakers were a little loud, but cruising the 1000 islands was delightful. We even saw a great lake cargo ship.

We had a great time touring the thousand islands. It's a fantastic family outing, and they have adult beverages.

Go for the drinks on the rooftop, not sure about all the other food but the pizza is one of the poorest showings in all of NYS and over $30 (gives me flashbacks of Scooter's, woof). I've had better pizza in South Dakota.

We were so impressed with this pizza! The crust was crispy and not too thick. Food came out quickly and the service was amazing. We will be coming back!!

Inside is quaint. Outside is very good to sit down but folks smoked which meant we couldn’t enjoy the nice weather outside. Cash only. ATM inside charged a $3.50 fee. The queue to order was very long had to wait in line for 20-25 minutes. Then the food took another 50-55 minutes - after several prompts. Apps came first and then another 10 minutes for pizza. The upshot was that the bread was fresh and the pizza was good. We just wish we had gotten the food sooner to be able to enjoy it. Had to box it up to go to see the fireworks.

This is Blues in thenBay which is right by Cavallarios. Always an excellent time. We lucked out and caught this very talented player named Jimmy Wolf. Great guitar work and singing the blues.

I haven’t ever been treated this awful by a restaurant. Went for a pizza with my husband - ordered the ma’s classic as I told him I was craving mushrooms. We waited 45 minutes for it which was fine as it was busy, but when it came out it was a cheese pizza. The counter girl blatantly told me I was wrong and I ordered a cheese pizza and would not budge. I tipped generously, I now heavily regret it and will never come back.

Let me start by saying that any business that doesn’t take debit / credit cards in 2025 clearly doesn’t care about offering convenience to their customers. There is simply no excuse for it. The service was slow, and the food was adequate. It is frustrating waiting 35 minutes for half of a meal, only need to have to wait another 15 for the other half. Two of us were full before two others even got their food. I see no reason to ever return.

Great looking pizza. It is however cracker crust style. The toppings are great the sauce is good, just not a fan of cracker style. Tad greasy on the bottom with a grease aftertaste. Cheese leaves no pools of oil with is great. Next time will go with the sandwiches. For folders, not foldable. Cash only, order at the bar. We did toss out the half that we were taking home. I know they love cracker style in St. Louis, they must have too much lead in their water.

Lobster Roll was delicious but expensive (40 bucks). My daughter got hers with mayo instead of butter and it came stuffed with celery too. Much different than rolls we ever got elsewhere which made it unique. Other food was decent, not a huge menu. Loved the views from the windows.

Good location with free parking. Nice atmosphere and beautiful view of the bay. The food didn't taste good; the shrimp tacos were bland. The lobster wasn't bad in flavor, but the texture and color seemed like imitation lobster. The pizza was good. But the worst of all was the treatment of the hostess and waitress. If you don't like the job you do, look for another profession. But the customers who patronize the restaurant where you work aren't to blame for you not liking your job.

We ordered drinks, appetizers and a sandwich, everything was enjoyable. They were very busy but we were seated and served relatively quickly, considering.

Truly enjoyed breakfast here! The cookie dough pancakes were my favorite! Delicious good, gracious server and really cool ambiance! Beautiful views of the riverboats as well! Top notch!

We didn’t really like the calamari. My husband had rye so serious and I had the landlubber both was pretty good. This place has a seating by window view to water. Our waiter was DJ O (that’s what it said in our receipt) and he was friendly. Attached more pictures. We’re back 2 days after the dinner we had in here. At this time we tried their breakfast since I just found out from reading reviews someone said they had breakfast at blu anchor so I told my husband we can go back and try it before we checked out from our hotel. For breakfast we sat by the window, and I had 2 over easy eggs, homefries and wheat toast. My husband had eggs Benedict with ham, then our waitress (was Brittney that morning) asked him what side he want with it, my husband thought she was asking which protein he chose (which he already said ham) so with both misunderstanding my husband egg Benedict came with ham on the plate then 2 minutes after they brought a small plate of side of ham and we were looking each other like what?? We were confused why we have so many ham lol. Then Brittney came over and we told her about it and she said to my husband “well I asked you what side and you said ham” since my husband didn’t want the drama back and forth and Brittney seems didn’t know how to handle the situation and didn’t took it as was a mistaken my husband said “that’s fine” but then he can’t even eat the whole ham like how many foods he can handle that morning with too much ham?! I hate wasting money and food. I told my husband, in common sense first of all if the menu didn’t come with any sides with it why on earth she has to ask if he wants any sides?! That part was confused us also another common sense who would order eggs Benedict with ham and side of ham 🤷🏻‍♀️

Got 4 stars overall but all 5s in the categories just due to a somewhat limited menu. But that may be what keeps this place ticking. The blue cheese burger I ordered was very good. The fries that were an add on were a pleasant surprise. 50 bucks for 2 handhelds and 2 sodas.

Honestly, one of the worst burgers I’ve ever had. The bacon was dry and not chewable (to the extent I had to take it out of the burger to be edible at least). The rest was pretty bad. Got fries which were okay and 3 pickles (counted). The bartender, who was awkwardly enough the receptionist, was truly complaining about his bartending side job - which really added a whole lot to the depressing atmosphere which the whole town has before winter. At least I got a 20$ coupon from my motel, which kinda saved the day. Tap beer was fine, nothing more.

Very surprising how good everything was here - the view, service and food. We had nachos and various burritos and all was excellent. Some thought the best burritos they've ever had! Background mix of rock and country music, you can't go wrong. Everyone happy!!! Excellent!

Nice place with great view! The music,food and the view make up as the greatest combo. We had ordered Rice bowl, Nachos platter and smackers and all tasted great and filling too.. we could not finish the nachos platter though!..overall a nice place to make your tummy and eyes to make happy😅

We began with brisket nachos, beer and a cocktail. Wife had a Tex Mex Salad with shrimp and I had a pork rice bowl. Super fresh ingredients superbly prepared and expertly served. Waitress was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Outdoor seating overlooking the river priceless. Wish we could award more than five stars.

Sigh. I last came to Alex Bay 3 years ago. We had some time to kill and came to this restaurant, ordered a pitcher of Sangria and sat and looked over the bay that afternoon for a few hours. It was the best sangria I had ever had. I dreamt about it. Don't recall the food but that sangria....wow. So of course when we returned this year we came again. Same gorgeous view! But, no more pitchers of sangria. So I ordered a glass, or actually a plastic cup, of sangria. Sigh. Not the same at all. My husband had a margarita, they don't do frozen, and getting salt on a plastic cup rim was....interesting. Waiter was great, recommended the brisket. Had some trouble picking a meal because nothing really grabbed me. My husband had a brisket rice bowl, finished it and said it was ok. I had a brisket salad (brisket was awesome!) But it had little salad in it. The chips they stuck in the salad were from a store bought bag that tasted like they'd been out a bit. I didn't finish it but without the sangria I probably would have. We didn't stay for the view or more drinks because they weren't that great. Sigh. Too bad.

The tacos are awesome. Much larger than I expected. I had a chicken one and a brisket. The toppings were flavorful and worth the visit. Service was great. Nice view of the water from the upstairs deck

One of the best Tacos that I have eaten in awhile. I had chicken and it was packed full of veggies, and all kinds of good flavor. I might have been able to eat two, but it was for lunch, so it sufficed. Very friendly staff.

The best view and vibe, amazing food and drinks!

If you are able to book a room at another location, do not book this hotel. Their pictures online are misleading. The bed was horrible and noisy! The pool was 100 yards across a sketchy parking lot and the entire building looks like it was lost in time. Furniture is more than outdated and the chair in my room was absolutely filthy. The only positive about this place is the view across the river to Boldt Castle. My hotel room view was a boat yard. The hallways smelled of mold and some air freshener trying to disguise it.

This establishment is in a great location with rooms facing the St. Lawrence River and Boldt Castle. The rooms, although dated, were very clean. The linens and towels were impeccable. The gal at the desk,Trudi,was very friendly and and super informative. She gave good directions around the motel grounds and the village. One thing I should point out is the balcony, which was only about 3 feet wide. True, the property could use some updates but all in all was pleasant.

Rooms are outside, shower in the room was half repaired from previous cracks. Beds were fresh and clean but room and balcony had webs and spiders. very outdated, physical keys for doors instead of key cards. Lobby area had mini fridge and toaster but yet they didn't offer breakfast only coffee. Outdoor pool area was clean and in good shape, however the indoor pool needed cleaning and had hair floating around plus lots of paint chipping from the metal beams and ceiling above.

Honest review, the people were VERY nice. Rooms were perfectly fine for a night or two but fixtures very dated and not well maintained/updated. Front desk advised that the exterior balcony door handles have a “push button” deadbolt handle and if keys are locked in they would have to use a “special key” to open the room. (Same locks you find on apartment doors). We all know that means a crow bar as evident on the door frame of our room. Indoor pool is heated but area is not cleaned with an excessive amount of visible wear and actual grime in tiles, dirt in the bottom of the pool, mildew on cushions, and actual rust on multiple surfaces. Ladies bathroom in pool area has creepy ceiling mirrors with the light switch on the wrong side of the door opening. Great view of Boldt Castle from balcony outside of excessively grimy wall to wall windows and a heavy and again grimy sliding glass door that was very hard to open. Might just be that it’s off/end of season being the summer but the reason we picked this resort was for the indoor pool. Again VERY nice people running this but this seemed to be something that was continually not maintained.

Room was filthy! No chain lock or deadbolt to outside door. Staff was unhappy and rude, except for the manager who got involved when I wanted a refund. I checked out after spending one night of a 4 night stay. The mattresses and pillows were so uncomfortable that I was unable to sleep at all. It said "River view", but this is a stretch...I finally received a refund from the manager after showing her several pictures of my room. The entire property is not suitable for guests. I would not let my cat stay there! Please don't waste your money on this place!

9/11/25 my mother was physically assaulted by the bartender here. They were here dining at the Manor House restaurant. After waiting 45 minutes for salad to come out they got frustrated and asked what the delay was. The server brought the bartender out who proceeded to yell and film them(my mother and friends). For simply asking what’s taking 45 minutes for salad to come out? My mother asked them not to film them and the bartender grabbed my mother by the neck and hit her head on the wall. WHAT THE HELL?? What planet is this?

Rooms very dated and smell musty. Not clean. Service was very slow at restaurant/ bar. Location was great and it’s got a lot of potential, just needs some love