Attractions

A performing arts and theatre in a turn of the century opera house. The Clayton Opera House hosts an active seasonal schedule of performances.

Established in 2018. Racing every Saturday night, May-September

Located on U.S. Route 11 just outside of Evans Mills, New York, this 3/8-mile asphalt racing facility was originally built in 1967 by the Zeigler Brothers of Boonville, New York.
Recognizing that the auto racing roots of Northern New York run deep and wide and through many generations, Lee and Peggy Gill made the decision to purchase the former Evans Mills Speedway in December of 2018. Rebranded as the Evans Mills Raceway Park, the raceway launched into its inaugural season under new ownership in 2019.

The Gills are geared for success with their business acumen and their deep connection to racing for over 35 years. By combining their racing experience and the relationships they have created through their transportation and auto parts businesses, the Gills are bringing a unique quality to this racing facility not seen previously.

 The Evans Mills Raceway Parks racing season begins in early May and extends through late September with races running every Saturday night. The Raceway tower complex hosts 54 hospitality suites and the grandstand offers a seating capacity of over 3,000

Board the Night Heron, our incredible glass-bottomed boat, and get an unparalleled view of underwater life in the clean waters of the St. Lawrence River.

Travel to Rock Island and spend one hour visiting the island where you can climb up in the lighthouse tower and look over the St. Lawrence River. Visit the lighthouse keeper’s home that is now a museum and gift shop.

Walk the island and see the building once used to store whale oil for burning in the lighthouse. Peer through the unique glass bottom boat to see native fish of the St. Lawrence, as well as countless other natural wonders beneath the waves of the Saint Lawrence River. The tour is guided by our historical and naturalist narrators with unique knowledge of the Thousand Islands.

Rock Island Lighthouse is located in the Thousand Islands about 4.5 miles northeast of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, off of Fisher’s Landing. Originally commissioned in 1847, it is one of six lights put up along the St. Lawrence River to guide traffic to and from Lake Ontario through the waterway.

The Rock Island station is the best preserved, as all of its structures still survive. It was refitted in 1855, rebuilt in 1882, and moved in 1903. The light was closed in 1955 after more a century of service. Today, the lighthouse and island are maintained by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.

In 2010, restoration of Rock Island and its structures began, using federal and state funds. The goal of the work is to make Rock Island a tourist destination that describes the station and its keepers and gives a glimpse into life on the St. Lawrence.

Uncle Sam Boat Tours has been providing scenic, narrated cruises of the 1000 Islands since 1926 with departures daily from Alexandria Bay May 1 thru October 31. You can choose from a variety of tours – 10 minute shuttle to Boldt Castle, 1 and 2 1/4 hour sightseeing cruises, Luncheon and Dinner Cruises and Singer Castle Tours. Proudly celebrating over 85 years of continuous service on the St. Lawrence River.

We have a pick your own pumpkin patch. We have all sizes of pumpkins, as well as local honey and syrup. We also are selling apples this year.