Summer is in full swing here in the North Country! The weather has been so hot and humid lately, but you won’t find me complaining because it’s been so perfect getting outside and in the warm summer sun. We’re doing our best to keep busy and keep moving because yesterday we hit deployment hump day! That means we’re halfway through, and we’re just going to keep trucking right along.
This past weekend, the boys and I decided to take a spontaneous trip up to Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay, and it was such a good time. Spencer’s had such a thing for boats and water lately (shocker), and I figured it was high time we got to see some of the local sights up close and personal. We took one of the Uncle Sam Boat Tours to the castle, and we did our own, unguided walking tour of the castle and grounds.
Spencer just loved running around with his little friend, Marie, and I wore Porter in the Tula because it’s not the most conducive environment for strollers. One day this child will walk, my friends, but this weekend was not the time.
The castle grounds are so gorgeous, and Spencer had a blast seeing all the flowers, the rising water – a lot of the bottom floors were still under water – and really just running around sharing all his excitement. Seeing the castle, itself, was stunning, but seeing the excitement on my kids’ faces was a thousand times better.
Notes for visitors:
- Boldt Castle entry is $9.50 for adults. Kids under 5 are free.
- Uncle Sam Boldt Castle Shuttle is $9 for adults. Kids under 4 are free.
- No food or drinks are allowed in the castle. You can eat on the grounds. Porter took a bottle, and the kids ate some snacks on the grass.
- I recommend eating off the island. If you’re looking for a sit-down affair, we recommend choosing one of the places in town. Usually we eat at Riley’s by the River, but this time we sat for over an hour without being served because a bus tour came and they failed to factor that in, and it was quite a disappointment. We ended up eating at Coffee Pot Cathy’s, and it was really good.
All in all, it’s totally worth the trip if you’re ever up this way! It’s one of those historic sites you just don’t want to miss.
