Great area. Boldt Castle is well worth the visit. Especially cool are the restored vintage, wooden racing boats.
Alexandria Bay is very “touristy” but kind of fun. Couple good bars for sunset drinks.
There is excellent fishing nearby in Black Lake. Northern, walleye, large and small mouth bass. Crappie by the bucket load at the right time.
Also, very close to the north western edge of the Adirondack Park. If you’ve never been to the high peaks region of the ADK, do yourself a favor and check it out.
I’ve been through Adirondack Park many times. Just beautiful, as is most of N.Y. State. This is sounding better the more I read about it, and I love to fish. Spent many summers in Verendrye Provincial Park in Quebec. Caught a 17 3/4 lb Northen pike, that was my best catch along with many walleye and other pike. Boldt Castle sounds interesting, and the towns also. Any good restaurants along the shores accessed by boat?