3 Day Itinerary
St. Lawrence Seaway Outdoor Adventure: Day One
Kayak the St. Lawrence River
RIVER VIEW DINING + KAYAK RENTALS
First stop: Hosmer’s Marina. Rent a kayak and grab a yummy snack (like ice cream!)—then paddle out onto one of the longest, most picturesque rivers in North America!
Location: Hosmer’s Marina
54 E River Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Birding at Red Barn Wetland Preserve
Less than an hour away, discover the Red Barn Preserve. Operated by the Morristown Gateway Museum, the 160-acre nature preserve and wetlands is open all year and offers outstanding opportunities for blue heron sightings.
Location: Red Barn Preserve
518 River Rd East, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Waddington Concert Series
OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC
Time for some tunes! Catch live music outside as the sun starts to set over the water. Free concerts on Friday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm (sometimes longer.) Relax and enjoy the show.
Location: Island View Park Pavilion
126 St. Lawrence Ave., Waddington, NY
*located on the riverside, across from Waddington Hardware and Building Supply
Where to Stay
Camp at Coles Creek State Park
Pitch your tent at a wooded or open campsite near the swimming beach on Lake St. Lawrence. If you make a reservation within 3 days of your arrival, you can book a 1-night stay online or through the RA Call Center (1-800-456-2267). Applies to campsites only.
13003 NY-37, Waddington, NY 13694
St. Lawrence Seaway Outdoor Adventure: Day Two
Bigtime Fishing
You don’t have to be a pro to fish like one. The Bassmaster Elite Series takes place in August in Waddington, NY—but you can cast a line anytime. Get up early and catch a big one!
Ride the Iroquois Dam Horse Trail
Giddy up! Check out miles of trails along the shores of the St. Lawrence. For more info email: thedamhorseproject@gmail.com or contact Deb Christy at St. Lawrence County Trails
stlawrencetrails@twcny.rr.com
Location: A parking area is located down the dirt dam access road, four miles west of Waddington on Route 37. Park before the gate.
Where to Stay
Camp at Robert Moses State Park
Make a campsite reservation and spend the night in this particularly gorgeous area in Thousand Islands!
Location: 32 Beach Marina Rd, Massena, NY 13662
St. Lawrence Seaway Outdoor Adventure: Day Three
Nicandri Nature Center
FREE GEAR RENTALS AVAILABLE
Ready for some gentle hills with scenic views along the St. Lawrence River? Hiking trails—with free gear rentals—plus enchanting nature exhibits are yours to enjoy at the Nicandri Nature Center.
Location: 19 Robinson Bay Road, Massena, New York 13662
Yellow Barn Concert Series
LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC
A little over an hour away, The Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Art welcomes you to their annual outdoor summer concert series! Check out the various dates held June - September. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children 12 and younger get in free.
Location: 627 State Highway 37, Hammond, NY 13646
Where to Stay
Camp at Cedar Island State Park
This 10-acre park is located in Chippewa Bay in the St. Lawrence River and is an ideal spot to spend the night!
Hammond, NY 13646
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