River Song’s Guide to Clayton
Marinas Within Walking Distance
Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina
301 Webb St.3 miles from Clayton Municipal Marina to 509 Jane Street.
Islander Marina & Lodge
500 Theresa Street.3 miles from Islander Marina to 509 Jane Street.
French Creek Marina
250 Wahl Street.9 miles from French Creek Marina to 509 Jane Street.
Grocery Stores
Clayton Shurfine Supermarket
503 State StFull grocery store
.5 miles
Family Dollar
950 James StreetThe store has groceries, household goods, toys, and more.
.9 miles
Restaurants a Short Drive Away
Farm-to-table dining and many local products incorporated into the menu. The brunch skillets are amazing! (Especially “I Like Pig Butts and I Cannot Lie!”) Be sure to reserve a table as they are very busy.
2.6 miles
30 locals recommend
Saint Lawrence Spirits Distillery
38289 NY-12EFarm-to-table dining and many local products incorporated into the menu. The brunch skillets are amazing! (Especially “I Like Pig Butts and I Cannot Lie!”) Be sure to reserve a table as they are very busy.
2.6 miles
Delicious food and desserts that are prepped in-house with fresh ingredients and care. Host recommendations: shrimp pesto, chicken parmesan, a Napoleon for dessert
21 locals recommend
Clipper Inn
126 State StDelicious food and desserts that are prepped in-house with fresh ingredients and care. Host recommendations: shrimp pesto, chicken parmesan, a Napoleon for dessert
Restaurants in Walking Distance
Clayton has many great food choices that are all a quick walk from River Song.
Wood Boat Brewery
625 Mary StGreat outdoor deck and pizza.
.2 miles
The Kove (as the locals fondly refer to it) just turned 50! Tried and true, this place never disappoints! Try their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. All are great!
Host recommendations includeThe Musky breakfast, grilled cinnamon rolls (with maple syrup if you’re daring), or heck, go straight for their chocolate cake!
.2 miles
19 locals recommend
Koffee Kove Restaurant
220 James StThe Kove (as the locals fondly refer to it) just turned 50! Tried and true, this place never disappoints! Try their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. All are great!
Host recommendations includeThe Musky breakfast, grilled cinnamon rolls (with maple syrup if you’re daring), or heck, go straight for their chocolate cake!
.2 miles
They have a yummy in-house bakery and lovely waterfront dining. Host favorites include the blueberry pancakes, the classic burger, and the gluten-free mint brownies.
.2 miles
41 locals recommend
Bella's
602 Riverside DrThey have a yummy in-house bakery and lovely waterfront dining. Host favorites include the blueberry pancakes, the classic burger, and the gluten-free mint brownies.
.2 miles
Located in the Harbor Hotel, the Seaway Grille has a casual bar area with a fireplace that is perfect to catch the game. They offer an excellent burger. Alternately, there is a more formal dining room with fantastic menu selection.
Seaway Grille
200 Riverside DriveLocated in the Harbor Hotel, the Seaway Grille has a casual bar area with a fireplace that is perfect to catch the game. They offer an excellent burger. Alternately, there is a more formal dining room with fantastic menu selection.
The Clayton Opera House
403 Riverside Dr.2 miles
Great atmosphere here! There is typically live entertainment during the lunch/early afternoon. The pizza is good and the waterfront seating is divine!
.2 miles
20 locals recommend
Di Prinzio's Kitchen
428 Riverside DrGreat atmosphere here! There is typically live entertainment during the lunch/early afternoon. The pizza is good and the waterfront seating is divine!
.2 miles
The Channelside
506 Riverside DrBeautiful waterfront dining.
.2 miles
Here you can sample wine, enjoy a glass of wine in the bar area, have a bite to eat, or just shop in their gift store area.
June-September they offer hour long wine cruises!
.2 miles
18 locals recommend
Coyote Moon Vineyards on the River
524 Riverside DrHere you can sample wine, enjoy a glass of wine in the bar area, have a bite to eat, or just shop in their gift store area.
June-September they offer hour long wine cruises!
.2 miles
Shipwreck Eatery
530 Riverside DriveGreat sandwich selection and waterfront seating.
.2 miles
This pizza is old school homemade sauce and provolone cheese. It’s a Clayton staple. Enjoy it with some of their wings on their waterfront deck.
Attilio's Pizza & Chicken
338 Riverside DrThis pizza is old school homemade sauce and provolone cheese. It’s a Clayton staple. Enjoy it with some of their wings on their waterfront deck.
Ice Cream
The Scoop
423 Riverside DrEasy walk to get a yummy treat! The Scoop also has sandwiches and other treats.
.2 miles
Hometown classic since 1959. Great breakfast burritos, large ice cream selection, and the owners, Jill and Frank are great people!
.5 miles
Castle Ice Cream
750 James StreetHometown classic since 1959. Great breakfast burritos, large ice cream selection, and the owners, Jill and Frank are great people!
.5 miles
You HAVE to try out this female-owned business! The sisters who own the business, the “gals”, have been making excellent food and serving ice cream to the locals for years, and they have a cult following due to their famously HUGE portions!
The line can be long, but that’s part of the experience. (Think Leopold’s in Savannah- but rural and with Hershey’s ice cream.) 5.7 miles
12 locals recommend
Gal's Place
42077 NY-12You HAVE to try out this female-owned business! The sisters who own the business, the “gals”, have been making excellent food and serving ice cream to the locals for years, and they have a cult following due to their famously HUGE portions!
The line can be long, but that’s part of the experience. (Think Leopold’s in Savannah- but rural and with Hershey’s ice cream.) 5.7 miles
Great popcorn and ice cream! Be sure to get a picture of yourself in their “big chair” that is behind the building!
Clayton Popcorn Company
340 Riverside DriveGreat popcorn and ice cream! Be sure to get a picture of yourself in their “big chair” that is behind the building!
Major Venues
Staying in town for a wedding or for the Antique Boat Show and Auction? River Song is a quick walk to this popular venue spot.
Whatever your reason for visiting Clayton, a stop at this museum is a must -even if you are a boat novice. The museum also offers rides in an antique boat for an additional fee, which is well worth the splurge.
By the way, if the floating house boat in the picture, “La Duchesse” looks familiar, it’s because you can see this regal boat floating in the harbor from Jane Street. “La Duchesse” was owned by George Boldt, owner of Boldt Castle, and is now on display at the museum.
.2 miles
52 locals recommend
Antique Boat Museum
750 Mary StStaying in town for a wedding or for the Antique Boat Show and Auction? River Song is a quick walk to this popular venue spot.
Whatever your reason for visiting Clayton, a stop at this museum is a must -even if you are a boat novice. The museum also offers rides in an antique boat for an additional fee, which is well worth the splurge.
By the way, if the floating house boat in the picture, “La Duchesse” looks familiar, it’s because you can see this regal boat floating in the harbor from Jane Street. “La Duchesse” was owned by George Boldt, owner of Boldt Castle, and is now on display at the museum.
.2 miles
Staying in town for a wedding? River Song is a quick walk to this popular venue.
The Hotel also features a wonderful restaurant, the Seaway Grille and river view patio with fire pit.
.2 miles
18 locals recommend
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
200 Riverside DrStaying in town for a wedding? River Song is a quick walk to this popular venue.
The Hotel also features a wonderful restaurant, the Seaway Grille and river view patio with fire pit.
.2 miles
Whether in town for a wedding or to watch a concert, the beautiful Clayton Opera House is just a short walk away.
.2 miles
22 locals recommend
The Clayton Opera House
403 Riverside DrWhether in town for a wedding or to watch a concert, the beautiful Clayton Opera House is just a short walk away.
.2 miles
Parks and Swimming
Go visit the big anchor, enjoy the sunset, listen to a local band, or jump off the public dock. Frink Park has something for everyone!
.3 miles
Frink Park
300 Riverside DrThere are events almost every weekend at the Recreation Park Arena. The Recreation Park also has a pool with and inexpensive entry fee and lifeguards.
1.0 mile
Cerow Recreation Park
615 E Line RdThere are events almost every weekend at the Recreation Park Arena. The Recreation Park also has a pool with and inexpensive entry fee and lifeguards.
1.0 mile
This park is beautifully maintained and is perfect for beach swimming, boat launching, kayaking, or an outdoor picnic. Worth the drive!
6.7 miles
10 locals recommend
Cedar Point State Park
36661 State Park DrThis park is beautifully maintained and is perfect for beach swimming, boat launching, kayaking, or an outdoor picnic. Worth the drive!
6.7 miles