Top Clayton Venues

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 8 Total Spaces

The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond hotel set along the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, New York, offering 6,000 square feet of event space across eight distinct venues. From the intimate Picton Boardroom to the riverfront Tent Space, the property accommodates gatherings ranging from small executive meetings to outdoor celebrations of up to 500 guests. The Harbor Ballroom is the hotel's flagship space for large-scale weddings and conferences, welcoming up to 300 guests. Adjacent meeting rooms — including the Calumet and Grindstone Ballrooms and the Murray and Round Rooms — serve conferences, banquets, and private dinners for groups of 50 to 130. Outdoor events benefit from the hotel's landscaped waterfront grounds and a tented riverside setting with the St. Lawrence River as backdrop. Creative catering options, high-speed Wi-Fi, and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology are available across all event spaces. A professional wedding consultant supports ceremony and reception planning throughout the process.

• Spaces for 45-225 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

The Antique Boat Museum occupies a 4.5-acre waterfront campus in Clayton, New York, along the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands region. Established in the 1960s and chartered under its current name in 1990, the museum is a nationally recognized institution dedicated to preserving North American maritime heritage. The campus encompasses ten exhibition buildings with 29,000 square feet of exhibits, 1,900 feet of dockage, and 1,300 feet of river shoreline. For private events, the museum offers a range of waterfront spaces — from open-sided porches overlooking the river to a large 80-by-40-foot tent and a fully covered yacht house featuring the in-water antique boat fleet. Event spaces accommodate groups of up to 60 guests, and the riverside setting makes weddings the museum's most popular rental type. Second-floor meeting rooms serve smaller corporate gatherings and retreats.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Clayton Opera House occupies the corner of Riverside Drive and Merrick Street in downtown Clayton, New York, in the Thousand Islands region. Operated by the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund (TIPAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the venue serves as the area's year-round entertainment destination — presenting orchestral concerts, theatrical productions, swing bands, and private film screenings. Two event spaces are available for private rental: the Allison Performance Hall, which features a main floor with removable seats that can be reconfigured for different layouts, and an adjoining Ballroom. Together, the spaces accommodate weddings, corporate gatherings, private parties, movie screenings, and full productions. The venue is handicap accessible, with a dedicated side entrance and accessible seating available throughout.

Nestled on 150 private acres in Upstate New York, Creekstone Farms is more than just a venue—it’s a family legacy designed for couples who want a seamless, stress-free celebration. At the heart of the property sits our authentic 8,000-square-foot post-and-beam barn, featuring soaring cathedral ceilings and the rare comfort of full climate control (heat and A/C.) Why Couples Love Creekstone Farms: The Best of Both Worlds: Experience the rustic charm of a historic barn alongside modern essentials like a guest elevator, ADA accessibility, and a paved perimeter for effortless navigation. Versatile Ceremony Spaces: Exchange vows on our scenic outdoor patio or utilize our dedicated Lower Barn—a stunning, "weather-proof" indoor ceremony space that ensures your plan B is just as beautiful as plan A. A "Slow-Down" Experience: We specialize in Weekend Wedding Packages that include on-site farmhouse accommodations, allowing you to reclaim your time and focus on making memories from the Friday rehearsal to the Sunday departure. Inclusive & Stress-Free: From day-of coordination and professional bar services to the setup of tables, chairs, and linens, we handle the heavy lifting so you can be fully present.

• Spaces for 20-250 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Casablanca on Cherry Island is a Gilded Age estate set on five acres of lawn and gardens along the St. Lawrence River, accessible by water from Alexandria Bay, New York. The Victorian mansion was originally built for Louis Marx, an American tobacco and sugar planter, and its interior still features pressed tin ceilings, stained-glass windows, two player pianos, and a Meissen china collection that has remained on the island for generations. The estate hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private events for 20 to 250 guests, with catering arrangements available for larger celebrations. The wraparound porch — with its sky-blue ceiling and panoramic river views — serves smaller cocktail gatherings, while the broad lawns and interconnected reception rooms together accommodate elaborate seated affairs. For groups requiring overnight accommodations, the 13-bedroom main house sleeps up to 28 guests.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY is a newly renovated hotel situated along NYS Route 3 in Watertown, New York, minutes from the natural and recreational attractions of the Thousand Islands region. The hotel offers 3,700 square feet of event space across four meeting rooms, accommodating up to 200 guests for conferences or 170 for banquet-style events — making it a practical choice for corporate gatherings, banquets, and group celebrations in the Watertown area. Guests and event attendees enjoy complimentary breakfast and WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and an on-site lounge. The property sits two miles from the Watertown Municipal Arena and directly across from Salmon Run Mall, convenient to the region's dining and entertainment options.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Singer Castle on Dark Island is a 28-room historic castle situated on its own island in the St. Lawrence River, in New York's Thousand Islands region. Built between 1903 and 1905 for Frederick Gilbert Bourne — fifth president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company — the castle was designed by architect Ernest Flagg and modeled after a Scottish castle from Sir Walter Scott's novel *Woodstock*. The property features a five-story clock tower with four six-foot clock faces and Westminster chimes, underground tunnels, secret passages, and Italian hand-carved furnishings throughout. Singer Castle hosts weddings, receptions, meetings, seminars, conferences, and private parties for groups of up to 150 guests. Wedding ceremonies take place in the Rose Garden, beneath a covered back pergola, or on the manicured castle grounds, with catering options ranging from simple champagne-and-cake service to multi-course dinners. The venue arranges shuttle access via local tour boat companies and provides complimentary private boat docking. Overnight accommodations are available in the Royal Suite — a private castle wing for up to six guests, including catered dinner, continental breakfast, and an extended private tour.