Castles of NY & Thousand Islands, New York

Duration: 4 Days | Meals Included:  3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Frederic Remington Museum

At the Frederic Remington Art Museum, immerse yourself in the world of one of America's most iconic artists. The museum houses a comprehensive collection of original paintings, sketches, and sculptures by Frederic Remington—each piece capturing the spirit and drama of the American frontier. Explore a rich array of personal effects, letters, and correspondence that offer a rare glimpse into Remington’s life, creative process, and enduring vision.

 

Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Art (Barn Quilt)

Housed in a lovingly-restored 19th Century barn, the Iva Smith Gallery serves as summer home to the artwork of Paul Saphier. As a proud member of the Hammond Barn Quilt Trail, the Gallery honors the area's quilting heritage, displaying several barn quilts, each with a story of its own.

 

Singer Castle

Singer Castle is the only castle on the river to be completed, fully furnished, and resided in during the heyday of the 'great builders' and industrials in New York. The castle remained in the possession of the original Bourne family from its construction in 1905 until the mid 1960s. Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of Singer Castle on Dark Island, including four floors of the castle featuring the Great Hall, Library, dining room, breakfast room, terrace, drawing room, Loggia, Wicker Room, bedrooms, guest rooms, and 4th floor dormitory.

 

Old-Fashioned Fisherman Shore Dinner

Savor a true North Country tradition with an authentic shore dinner prepared by local fishing guides. This timeless experience includes freshly caught fish, hearty sides, and, of course, the region’s signature Thousand Island dressing. Cooked over an open flame and served by the water’s edge, it’s a delicious taste of local heritage.

 

1000 Islands Ultimate Tour

Embark on a scenic tour of the breathtaking 1000 Islands, where history, romance, and natural beauty come together. Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the islands, step inside the legendary Boldt Castle on Heart Island for a self-guided tour, visit the Rock Island Lighthouse, and savor a relaxing picnic lunch along the St. Lawrence River.

 

Antique Boat Museum and George Boldts Houseboat The LaDuchesse

Located in the heart of the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the Antique Boat Museum is North America's premier freshwater boating museum. Explore an extraordinary collection of over 320 unique boats and thousands of boating artifacts and archives, celebrating the rich heritage of life on the water. The 4.5-acre campus comes alive with speedboat rides, a working skiff livery, and educational programs.

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner on day one is included at the hotel

Dinner is a seafood buffet and includes seafood chowder, seafood Newburg, rice, peel & eat shrimp, baked and fried fish, ziti, meatballs, potatoes, vegetables, a salad bar, assorted desserts, along with coffee, tea, and soda.

 

Lunch on day two is included at a local restaurant. Choices are:

TBA

 

Dinner on day two is included and will be a Old Fashioned Fisherman Shore Dinner. Choices are:

Dinner will be served buffet-style and features fresh pan-fried fish with Thousand Island dipping, bacon or fatback and onion sandwich, BLT, tossed salad with Thousand Island dressing, potatoes and corn. Also included is Guides' Famous French Toast for dessert with locally made maple syrup and Guides' special topping, along with coffee.

 

Lunch on day three is included and will be a picnic lunch. Choices are:

TBA

 

Dinner on day three is included at a local restaurant. Choices are:

TBA

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

Need to Know:

• This tour requires travelers to have ease of mobility and is not recommended if you use a cane or any type of walking assistance. Climbing stairs independently is a requirement on this tour.

• Every Eyre trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• An Eyre Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.

 

Accessibility:

• Edgewood Resort features a campus-style layout spread across six buildings. Please note, there are no elevators onsite.

• Singer Castle: tours involve walking uphill to the castle and navigating multiple interior steps.

• Although Eyre Tours has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available, this trip is not recommended for those who require a wheelchair.

Edgewood Resort & Conference Center (Alexandria Bay, NY)

The Edgewood Resort is located in the heart of the 1000 Islands resort area on the unspoiled shores of the St. Lawrence River. The hotel features a restaurant/lounge, seasonal outdoor pool, marina, and nature trails. Guest rooms include a hair dryer and iron/board. Each Harbor View rooms feature exterior entrances with a balcony. NOTE: There are no elevators.