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Clayton, NY — The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater boating museum located in Clayton, is excited to announce the return of its beloved 1000 Islands Family FREE Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy free admission all day, with a wide range of family-friendly activities taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Step Back in Time for a Speakeasy Themed Evening on Lake George

Lake George, NY – The Lake George Arts Project is thrilled to announce its annual Summer Cruise fundraiser, set to take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM aboard Waterfront Cruises' Adirondac. Boarding begins at 6:30 PM at 2 Kurosaka Lane, Lake George, NY.

Tickets now on sale

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2025 sailing season for the 1885 Schooner Pioneer and the 1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker beginning in May. Tickets range from $10–$70 to sail New York Harbor and are now on sale now!…

Clayton, N.Y. (April 28, 2025) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater boating museum, officially opens its doors for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 3^rd, with full programming beginning May 24^th. Located in the heart of the Thousand Islands in Clayton, New York, ABM welcomes visitors seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Indigenous Peoples Day.

Clayton, New York (January 16, 2025) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) is excited to announce the 2025 Spring session of The Captain School at ABM, led by experienced instructors Captain Tom Trovato and Captain Ken Kozin. This comprehensive program provides the essential training required to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).

Skaneateles, N.Y. - When the Antique and Classic Boat Show sails into town, it will be with many boats—and exhibitors—new to Skaneateles.

The show, now in its 46th year overall and its 30th year in Skaneateles, returns to Clift Park July 26-28. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

New This Year: A Free Parking Shuttle

Skaneateles, N.Y. - Oh, the places they have been. The stories they could tell. And soon, these storied boats of yesteryear will be docking in Skaneateles. The Antique and Classic Boat Show, now in its 46th year, returns to Clift Park July 26-28. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Project creates safe and accessible place to launch kayaks and car-top boats onto Otsego Lake

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the opening of a new accessible kayak launch at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown. The $50,000 project provides the public, including people with mobility challenges, access to recreational kayaking and car-top size boating on Otsego Lake.

Tours operate Tuesday-Sunday starting May 24, 2024 and highlight dozens of archaeological sites

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - The Carillon will return to Fort Ticonderoga with boat tours beginning on May 24^th. The 75-minute narrated boat cruises cover some of the most archaeologically rich waters in North America while surrounded by breathtaking lake views, commanding mountains, and the majestic fort.