This is a nice gift shop along the main stretch of restaurants/shops in Alex Bay. They have all…read moreyour standard 1,000 Islands and Alexandria Bay gift items plus some random selections like funny looking hats. Prices seemed reasonable. I spent about $6 on a lighthouse magnet inscribed with "Alexandria Bay, NY," that also doubles as a bottle opener. I'd say it's worth a stop if you're making your way down the line of James Street stores!

The owner who was working the register was nice, and the selection of pirate flags here was very…read moregood. Wish I had bought another one (my husband LOVED the one I brought home for him).

GREAT PLACE TO BUY SOME ARTWORK…read more================================ I really should have splurged on some new prints to bring home. There is a huge selection of beautiful prints and other nautical type pieces. If you are in the area definitely check it out if you are looking for gifts or mementos from the area. I was with my husband and son who hate to shop or I would have bought some things.

You should really stop here if you're in Clayton / the 1,000 Islands area and like artsy things…read more What a great gallery! I walked in, browsed for a couple minutes, and checked in at 4:59 p.m. My Yelp app then said, "Closing in 1 min" so I asked the person near the cash register if they were closing. He said no -- that they extend their hours in the summer. Keep that in mind! So that was a relief. I then went back to what I had already set my sights on: a pretty coaster set ($20). Yes, the coaster set was pretty. Heck, most of the items in the gallery are, indeed, pretty. They have jewelry and bags and globes of every shape and size and price. They have conversational cue cards and nautical items (obviously) and prints galore. It's fantastic. I wish I could visit again, but I'm back home in Philly so I cannot right now. However, I'm happy to report that the coaster set is also in Philly.... where I'm simply looking at it rather than utilizing any of the coasters for drinks. They're too pretty to use.

This was my second visit to this adorable shop just outside the Village on Route 12. Great stop on…read moreyour way in or out of Alexandria Bay. I purchased a beautiful little rug this visit, and previously a patriotic pillow and candle for Memorial Day and July 4th Decoration! This little gem is packed with merchandise from candles, jewelry, bags, seasonal decor, old fashioned candies, and so much more! The owners are friendly and greet customers as they enter and offer assistance if needed. Some regulars streamed in and out as I shopped picking up orders. The items I purchased were reasonably priced especially for an out of town boutique type shop. I'll be back next trip to see what treasures I can dig up! They do carry Thousand island merchandise of course!

So delighted to discover this shop on my recent vacation! It is filled to the brim with well-made…read moreprimitive and colonial decor items that are very artfully displayed. The owner was super friendly and helpful- make sure to stop if you are anywhere near Alexandria Bay!

While strolling through downtown Alexandria Bay we came across this 5&10. We were hoping it would…read morehave some true 5&10 qualities in this retro kind of small town. Upon entering we found that this was not quite the case. There wasn't anything 5&10ish, not even a few penny/ super cheap candies for kids. This store is full of souvenirs that are pretty much the same as the other stores on the strip. Most of them are pretty cheesy but they had some decent options if you wanted a Christmas ornament or some cute lake house decor. There were plenty of t shirts, mugs, shot glasses, small items with a variety of peoples names printed on, etc. There were some items that didn't have Alexandria Bay or 1000 Islands plastered across which was good. I think the 5&10 name and sign is misleading but if you have time to kill and come and look you might find something you like.

This shoppe in the Thousand Islands is a cute little boutique that is perfect for women shopping…read morefor date night, river-side outfits. They have everything organized by color, they have every size you could be looking for, and they have a great selection of style. The ladies working inside are so nice and helpful. They are attentive to their customers and know exactly where to find anything you're looking for. They found a cover for me in 30 seconds flat! The prices are a little higher but the quality of the clothing matches.

This was one of my favorite shopping stops in Alex bay…read more I got a cute bracelet and a strawberry cream cheese muffin. The muffin was really yummy, moist and delicious. I was thinking about going back a second time before we left town to get a comfy blanket that was at our airbnb that was from good dog charles. I'm sad I never got around to it! Next time for sure!

This shop is divided into 2 areas. One is dog items, and clothing, etc. The side we bought from…read more(twice) was the right side where they sold yummy treats like truffles, chocolate muffins, candy, coffee, and a great price on bottled water compared to other stores (here 24 oz was $1.69, 16 oz $1.50). The young lady who waited on us was very sweet and wrapped up our treats very nicely. We bought treats, ate them, and returned to buy more because they were so good!

We stopped in at this mall in search of some tourist merch (specifically, a NY state keychain). We…read morealso detoured looking for a geocache hidden on the lot, and luckily we did find it. But on to the task at hand. When we first went in, we thought we'd be able to access the mall through the Hobby Hut, but it turns out that it is self-contained, so we headed back out, and went through the mall via the JC Penney. This store felt perfect after being out in the summer heat - nice and cool from the AC, but not at all clammy or stuffy. We proceeded into the mall corridors, where most of the stores seemed like one of businesses, although there were some chains like Hot Topic and Spencer's. Many of the units were vacant, and the big amusement attractions were closed. There were very few people, so it felt so quiet as to be a bit disquieting. We had begun our search at Hobby Hut, but weren't surprised not to find what we were after there. We then tried a couple of other shops, but in vain. Finally, a couple of staff from different stores mentioned a store in the mall they both referred to as "selling mugs" and might have what we were looking for. We finally reached said store (Katrick Customs), and were relieved that we were able to accomplish our mission there. We availed ourselves of the washrooms while we were there, and they were spacious and decently clean. The taps worked, the dispensers had soap, there were paper towel dispensers and air dryers that were all in working order. It's too bad the mall doesn't have as much to offer as it clearly did in days past. If I were a local, I'd likely only be going there to pick up specific items rather than browse for fun.

if u like perusing a DEAD MALL (i do...) this is of…read moreinterest. DICKS and many stores have vacated so options are limited

Love this market, so many fabulous items. The music is playing and the atmosphere is such a good…read morevibe. You will enjoy your visit and I'm sure you will fall in love with something you can't live without. The staff is friendly and always helpful.

If you're looking for somewhere to find unique treasures and browse for hours, this is the place!…read moreI've found so many vintage snd unique art pieces, small furniture and decor for my home and gifts! Either over 50 vendors I find new items weekly! They also have some amazing baked goods for sale from local businesses.