On one of these lovely, fall days, we recommend a nice drive up to Cape Vincent where you can spend a leisurely afternoon visiting 'Cup of Joy' and 'The Chateau Gift Shop'. Order a delicious hot beverage and a tempting pastry at the Cup of Joy and savor its warmth and unique flavors at a picnic table on the grounds of the NYS Fisheries overlooking the St. Lawrence River and Wolf Island located just down the street. After absorbing the beauty of our majestic river, walk over to the Chateau and browse their unique line of handmade pottery items and handcrafted gift selection. If you have time left in your day, just a short drive away is the Cape Winery where you can sample any of the 12 wines that they bottle on site at $1 per tasting.
The end of the tourist season is approaching for Boldt Castle. The final day to tour this historic landmark for 2020 is Oct. 4. All Uncle Sam Boat Tours sightseeing tours stop at the castle at the end of each trip or you can just take their shuttle over. Clayton Island Tours offers two tours to the castle daily at 11 am and 1:30 pm. usboattours.com claytonislandtours.com
The NYS Zoo at Thompson Park will be hosting Harvest Fest on Oct 3 from 3 to 6 pm. Because beer will be available, all participants must be 21 years of age and older. To purchase tickets please visit their website www.nyszoo.org.
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Zoo New York
Yep! It's National Coffee Day so grab yourself a cup of Joe and celebrate the mighty bean! You are even allowed to have a cup late at night and still be guaranteed a good night's sleep... or not.
According to I Love NY's Fall Foliage Report, the Thousand Islands region will be experiencing its mid-point of change this week. There is still plenty of time of take a well-deserved break to enjoy this Fall Spectacle. For more information visit: iloveny/things-to-do/fall/foliage-report/
Tomorrow, Sep. 22, is the first day of Fall and we welcome the change in seasons and look forward to all the things that Fall offers from crisp, fresh air tinged with a hint of wood smoke, the comfort and warmth of sweatshirts and sweaters, and of course the splendor of fall foliage. Take the opportunity to enjoy everything FALL by just driving our country roads, taking a sightseeing cruise with a stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island on board either Uncle Sam Boat Tours (www.usboattours.com) or Clayton Island Tours (www.claytonislandtours.com), enjoying cider and donuts from Burrville Cider Mill (www.burrvillecidermill.com), finding your way through a corn maze and picking the perfect pumpkin at Old McDonald's Farm (www.oldmcdonaldhasafarm.com) and picking your own apples at Behlings Orchards in Mexico NY (www.behlingorchards.com). Enjoy your Fall excursions!
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There is still time to sign up for Halloween fun at the NYS Zoo at Thompson Park on Oct 24 and 25. The zoo will be hosting it's annual Boo at the Zoo event with Covid-19 safeguards in place.
There will be two entry times each day: 10 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm. Just visit www.nyszoo.org for details and tickets!
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Zoo New York
It's apple picking time in Central New York and what a great opportunity to get out and truly enjoy the Fall colors and crisp, cool air while harvesting your own apples. Visit either Behling Orchards at 114 Potter Rd in Mexico NY or Ontario Orchards at 7735 Route 104 in Oswego where you can not only pick your own apples but enjoy shopping for apple products in their farm stores. ENJOY!
It's time for a visit to the Burrville Cider Mill! They are pressing fresh, delicious cider every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and you can even watch the process with the best viewing times between 10 am and noon. Their general store not only sells cider but fried cider donuts, fresh cheese curd, local raw honey products, Croghan bologna, NYS maple syrup, handcrafted gifts and apples galore! It's just a very short drive from Watertown to 18176 County Route 156. Open every day from 9 am to 8 pm.
We salute all of our veterans who have sacrificed so much to serve their country. Thank you for your commitment!
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, a federal holiday, during which we thank those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces or who served in the past. Ways in which we can show our appreciation for our veterans include:
1. Donate to one of the following: Disabled American Veterans, Wounded Warrior Project, Homes for Our Troops, The USO, and Operation Write Home.
2. Fly the flag!
3. Don't just thank a vet for his or her service, ask about their service.
The winner of our 2020 Express pumpkin decorating contest was 'D' designed and created by Judy in Housekeeping. Congratulations Judy!
We are all for getting outside and enjoying the solace that fresh air and nature can bring. Today's spotlight is the Redwood Hill Preserve located just 30 minutes away on Butterfield Lake. For details visit the link below.
https://indianriverlakes.org/irlc-properties/redwood-hill-preserve/
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Redwood Hill Preserve – Indian River Lakes Conservancy
Watertown's Public Square is the site for an L L Bean pop-up store Oct. 30 and 31 from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Special discounts will be available! Stop in at the pop-up!
New York Power Authority's 2nd 350kW EVolve electric car charging station in the state is officially open in the Hilton Garden Inn's parking lot just adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. The site has 4 chargers which are available 24/7; just pull up and plug in for fast (15 to 30 minutes) charging.
All of our non-profits need help these days but Zoo New York at Thompson Park in Watertown has come up with a truly unique, tongue-in-cheek revenue generator just in time for Valentine's Day. For $5 you can purchase a cockroach, name it after an 'ex' and have it fed to one of the zoo animals. Just for laughs, dig down and find $5 to help them out!
Need ideas for a well-deserved mid-winter escape? The Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Watertown NY is conveniently located so you can enjoy overnight accommodations as well as winter activities within an easy drive. We recommend skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Dry Hill Ski Area located right here in Watertown or snowshoeing, cross country skiing and hiking at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center on Wellesley Island. After a day of outdoor fun, enjoy a soothing dip in our heated indoor pool which is always kept at a lovely 84 degrees. Book your room now by calling 315-779-1234. www.skidryhill.com www.macnaturecenter.com
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The Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites will be accepting applications for all positions between 11 am and 2 pm on Thurs., Feb. 4. Positions currently available include: night auditor, front desk agent, house person, maintenance and housekeeping. For more information, call 315-779-1234. Applications must be filled out at the hotel.
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The Paddock Arcade has the distinction of being the 2nd oldest indoor mall in the U.S. and remains the benchmark structure in Watertown's historic downtown district. The Arcade was built by Watertown native Loveland Paddock and designed by architect Otis Wheelock. Today the arcade still functions as a shopping and business center.
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Can you name the location in Watertown of this beautiful architectural feature?
