St Lawrence River Cruise with Optional Boldt Castle Tour
New York State, New York
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Trip Type: Day Cruises
Duration: 3 hours
Castles, wealth and water. That’s what this informative 3-hour tour on the St Lawrence River is all about. Cruise the wide, island-filled river, puttering along the Canadian shore as a guide describes the intriguing history of the area and some of the rich and famous people who have settled here through the decades. Dock at Heart Island and walk to where the imposing Boldt Castle sits. Take a self-guided tour of the castle or just explore the island before getting back on the boat and returning to Clayton.
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Castles, wealth and water. That’s what this informative 3-hour tour on the St Lawrence River is all about. Cruise the wide, island-filled river, puttering along the Canadian shore as a guide describes the intriguing history of the area and some of the rich and famous people who have settled here through the decades. Dock at Heart Island and walk to where the imposing Boldt Castle sits. Take a self-guided tour of the castle or just explore the island before getting back on the boat and returning to Clayton.
Cruise along the scenic St Lawrence River as the guide points out the beautiful historic mansions on the Canadian and American sides. Listen to fascinating historical tales. Stop at Heart Island and check out Boldt Castle, begun in 1900 by George Boldt, then the general manager of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City. Construction stopped when Boldt’s wife passed away in 1904. Some years later, construction recommenced, and today it’s one of America’s great fortresses. Take a self-guided tour of the mansion (own expense) and learn all about its history.
Make your way to the dock in Clayton and board the boat for this 3-hour tour along the St Lawrence River, which straddles the border between Canada and the United States. Pass the reconstructed railway station in Clayton that was once the gateway for the rich and famous on their way to lavish vacations in the area.
Cruise along the scenic St Lawrence River as the guide points out the beautiful historic mansions on the Canadian and American sides. Listen to fascinating historical tales. Stop at Heart Island and check out Boldt Castle, begun in 1900 by George Boldt, then the general manager of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City. Construction stopped when Boldt’s wife passed away in 1904. Some years later, construction recommenced, and today it’s one of America’s great fortresses. Take a self-guided tour of the mansion (own expense) and learn all about its history.
Reboard the boat and cruise along the American Channel as the guide continues describing the mansions and houses on shore. Once you pass under the American span of the Thousand Islands Bridge, the enchanting Rock Island Lighthouse comes into view, topping off a lovely day on the water in upstate New York. Disembark back in Clayton after a memorable cruise.
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