Shopping

We’ve gathered highly-skilled artists together so patrons can shop quality handmade items all in one place.

The home of Thousand Islands “River Rat” cheese, aged NY State Cheddar, Squeaky Cheese Curd, Pure Maple Syrup, Adirondack Summer Sausage and a Great selection of imported cheeses. Also custom-made gift baskets.

1000 Islands River Rat Cheese is a small store with a large variety of products. We are the home for the Squeaky Cheese Curds fresh every Monday and Thursday! We carry aged Cheddar from as Mild as 6 months to as Sharp as 16 Years Old… that’s right, 16 Years! Along with our Curds, Cheddar Cheese, and Flavored Cheddars we carry a full line of Imported Cheese, which vary throughout the seasons. Stop in any day of the week for a great shopping experience.

We also carry many local products – Croghan Bologna, Maple Syrup, Honey, Jams, Coffee and much more. We have a large selection of candies, chocolates, licorice, nuts and so much more!

One of our favorite things here at the River Rat Cheese store are our Fried Cheese Curds, YUMMY! Available here every weekend from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Our Fried Cheese Curds are served with Marinara Sauce or Raspberry Chile Sauce and are simply the best! Come visit us today!

Bechaz Riverdale Cheese produces farm fresh cheese curd, other artisan cheeses, and Italian Gelato on our 4th generation dairy farm from our pastured grazed milking herd! We also offer USDA grass fed beef! Where Quality Matters! Made locally in Clayton!

Alexandria Bay’s Trendiest Gift Shop. Surf Inspired lifestyle shop right in the heart of the 1000 Islands.

Clayton Shurfine Market has a variety of groceries for your shopping needs. Shurfine also sells Valero Gas.

Fully stocked wine & spirits store. Located next to the Shurfine Market.

Features unique clothing and gifts including children’s clothing, accessories, toys and our own 1000 Islands 40 Acres Clothing Co.

Good Dog Charlies is located in downtown Alexandria Bay. We have been family owned and operated since 1992 and have become a River Destination for anyone visiting the Thousand Islands Region!

Flowers, Vegetables, and Perennial Plants

Wine & Liquor Store next to Price Chopper in Alexandria Bay.

RAKS is a family owned shop providing all of your everyday and souvenir needs! T-shirts, sweatshirts, bathing suits, major shoe brands, giftware, and more!

Reinman’s Decorating Center offers carpeting, vinyl, laminate and hardwood flooring as well as ceramic tile. They also have  custom window treatments. Reinman’s Decorating also has a variety of gifts for your newly decorated room.

A little, family run bookstore specializing in a variety of new books, including bestsellers, children’s, and special local interest books.

Open year-round and conveniently located on site at SWAN BAY RESORT, minutes from I-81 and Alexandria Bay, NY. Make sure to visit the retail store, either during your stay or to check out the most current sales. The Rift Boutique offers all of the necessities any RV’er or camper may need, as well as fashionable clothing and accessories for all seasons, including our popular Christmas Ornaments!

• RV Camping Supplies
• Boat/Marine Supplies
• St. Lawrence River Souvenirs
• Swan Bay Merchandise
• Bird Bath Car Wash Merchandise
• Glassware
• Firewood / Ice
• Kids Toys
• Sun Bum Products
• Swimsuits, Sandals & Hats
• & Much more!

Fisher Plow sales and service, truck repair, parts, and sales. Family owned and operated.