6 days in 1000 Islands Itinerary

On the 8th (Mon), immerse yourself in nature at Wellesley Island State Park, then hike along Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, and then walk around DeWolf Point State Park.

To see where to stay and tourist information, go to the Wellesley Island trip planner.

Philadelphia to Wellesley Island is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. In August, Wellesley Island is a bit cooler than Philadelphia - with highs of 79°F and lows of 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Alexandria Bay.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Robert G. Wehle State Park and Aqua zoo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alexandria Bay: Cape Vincent (Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, The Cape Winery, &more), Watertown (Yellow Barn Winery & Dry Hill Ski Area) and Henderson (Westcott Beach State Park & Southwick Beach State Park).

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Alexandria Bay trip itinerary website.

Alexandria Bay is very close to Wellesley Island. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in August, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.