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Clayton, NY, situated on the edge of the St. Lawrence River, north of Watertown, NY and southeast of Kingston, Ontario, is a picturesque community in the Thousand Islands between the U.S. and Canada.
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Clayton has been named
#1 BEST SMALL TOWN
CULTURAL SCENE
2022 and 2023
by the USA Today Reader’s
10 Best Reader’s
Travel Awards.
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There is always something to do in this beloved town, including exploring museums and art galleries, or perusing unique shops. There are so many things to choose from, including tastings at wineries or playing a round of golf. That’s not all.
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There’s water sports, like fishing and diving. Perhaps you’d like to take a boat tour of the islands and visit a castle or two (Alexandria Bay), all the while taking in the fall colors. September is a great month for leaf peeping!
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