The St. Lawrence River starts where Lake Ontario ends and travels all the way up through New York and Canada and out to the Atlantic Ocean. This important waterway is traversed by thousands of ships carrying precious cargo of all types to people all over the world. Even if you are not a major boat lover, you’d appreciate the combination of the peacefulness and power of the ships that pass along the waterway.
The town of Clayton has an Antique Boat Museum that kids will love. The wood is beautiful. You can also tour the Duchess (see last picture above), formerly owned by George Boldt, builder of the Waldorf Astoria and the Boldt Castle. It was later owned by the Rand McNally family.