Guidebook for Clayton
Food Scene
Bella's has a nice selection of backed goods and sandwiches. You'll pay a little extra for the nice view but it's worth it.
41 locals recommend
Bella's
602 Riverside DrBella's has a nice selection of backed goods and sandwiches. You'll pay a little extra for the nice view but it's worth it.
The Channelside
506 Riverside DrA nice restaurant with an active bar.
A new small plate Italian restaurant. A waterfront view at almost every table.
20 locals recommend
Di Prinzio's Kitchen
428 Riverside DrA new small plate Italian restaurant. A waterfront view at almost every table.
A pricey night out, but the location is great. Often has local musicians playing at the bar.
8 locals recommend
The Johnston House
507 Riverside DrA pricey night out, but the location is great. Often has local musicians playing at the bar.
Koffee Kove Restaurant
220 James StA Clayton staple - EVERYONE eats at the Koffee Kove.
You'll drive a bit but it's worth it if you like huge portions. The line will be long after dinner but it moves quickly.
12 locals recommend
Gal's Place
42077 NY-12You'll drive a bit but it's worth it if you like huge portions. The line will be long after dinner but it moves quickly.
The Scoop
423 Riverside DrA small ice cream and sub shop
I've never been to the Chateau but it is one of the most beautiful properties along the river. It's 3 miles from Downtown, but it is worth the drive.
30 locals recommend
Saint Lawrence Spirits Distillery
38289 NY-12EI've never been to the Chateau but it is one of the most beautiful properties along the river. It's 3 miles from Downtown, but it is worth the drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
A little bit of everything - decent pub food during the day and an active bar at night typically with a live band on the weekends.
10 locals recommend
O'Brien's Restaurant
226 Webb StA little bit of everything - decent pub food during the day and an active bar at night typically with a live band on the weekends.
This is a bar restaurant - take advantage of the view! Grab a drink and sit by the fire pit when the wind isn't blowing too hard.
18 locals recommend
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
200 Riverside DrThis is a bar restaurant - take advantage of the view! Grab a drink and sit by the fire pit when the wind isn't blowing too hard.
Parks & Nature
Grass Point State Park
42247 Grassy Point RdThe closest beach to Clayton - 4 miles away.
Another state park with a small beach. On the way to Tibbetts Point lighthouse if you're making that trip.
Park Drive
Park DriveAnother state park with a small beach. On the way to Tibbetts Point lighthouse if you're making that trip.
The best beach and the largest state park in the area. Miles of hiking trails at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center.
15 locals recommend
Wellesley Island State Park
44927 Cross Island RdThe best beach and the largest state park in the area. Miles of hiking trails at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center.
Sightseeing
A postcard worthy lighthouse in our neighboring community of Cape Vincent.
23 locals recommend
HI-Tibbets Point Lighthouse Hostel
33439 County Rd 6A postcard worthy lighthouse in our neighboring community of Cape Vincent.
This is one of the coolest things you can do for free in the area - drive to the NYS Welcome Center (go by the TI Bait and turn left toward the TI Winery). Take the next right.
Park in the lot and you can walk over the bridge.
11 locals recommend
Thousand Islands Bridge
860 ON-137This is one of the coolest things you can do for free in the area - drive to the NYS Welcome Center (go by the TI Bait and turn left toward the TI Winery). Take the next right.
Park in the lot and you can walk over the bridge.
Everything Else
A local marina with boat rentals. They are expensive, but the boats are well maintained.
Clayton Marina Sales & Services Inc
50 State StA local marina with boat rentals. They are expensive, but the boats are well maintained.
Essentials
Kinney Drugs Store
822 James StPharmacy
Clayton Shurfine Supermarket
503 State StBasic grocery store with all of the essentials.
Shopping
Price Chopper
43615 NY-12A larger grocery store with a wider selection.