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Henderson Harbor , NEW YORK The heart of the Golden Crescent “Where your recreational dreams come true” This relaxed, picturesque harbor community on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario is the jumping-off point for open-water adventure in the 1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway Region. Henderson Harbor is the heart of the “Golden Crescent,” a deep-water harbor renowned for its lofty vistas, sportfi shing and vacation-retreat appeal. Located in the town of Henderson, Henderson Harbor keeps watch over the great Lake Ontario, the last of the world’s greatest freshwater reservoirs. The community provides some of the fi nest open-water views in New York. The secrets of Lake Ontario sportfi shing lie beneath the surface and within Henderson Harbor, where local families tell tales of their ancestors serving as guides who rowed clients to their favorite spots to catch salmon, trout, bass, pike and perch. Their tales include past presidents and famous dignitaries. Today, charter captains take groups far onto Lake Ontario to fi sh for salmon, trout, walleye and bass. Henderson Harbor is dotted with public launches and marinas that allow sailors, power boaters and pleasure vessels to enjoy their time on the water. Henderson is a true treat for vacationers looking to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Waterfront cottages can be rented by the week. Small locally owned motels offer personal service. Campsites are strewn throughout and give vacationers a chance to slow down and enjoy the cool breezes and breath-taking sunsets over Lake Ontario. RVs, pop-up campers and tents are welcome among the area’s three state parks and three privately operated campgrounds. Family reunions and waterside weddings are popular in Henderson Harbor. Waterfront restaurants provide satisfying dishes and perfect views over the water. Henderson Harbor is on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, a 518-mile American Byway that follows Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Henderson is a particularly popular spot with bicyclists and motorcycle riders who stop to take in the vista views. Henderson is a short drive from Route 81, Sackets Harbor and Watertown. The 1000 Islands and Canada are within 30 miles. HenDerSon Harbor area cHaMber oF coMMerce 315-938-5568 www.hendersonharborny.com 1000 Islands InternatIonal travel GuIde | 800.847.5263 | visit1000islands.com 39
Henderson Harbor, NY
“Where your recreational dreams come true”<br /> <br /> This relaxed, picturesque harbor community on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario is the jumping-off point for open-water adventure in the 1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway Region. Henderson Harbor is the heart of the “Golden Crescent,” a deep-water harbor renowned for its lofty vistas, sportfishing and vacation-retreat appeal.<br /> <br /> Located in the town of Henderson, Henderson Harbor keeps watch over the great Lake Ontario, the last of the world’s greatest freshwater reservoirs. The community provides some of the finest open-water views in New York.<br /> <br /> The secrets of Lake Ontario sportfishing lie beneath the surface and within Henderson Harbor, where local families tell tales of their ancestors serving as guides who rowed clients to their favorite spots to catch salmon, trout, bass, pike and perch. Their tales include past presidents and famous dignitaries. Today, charter captains take groups far onto Lake Ontario to fish for salmon, trout, walleye and bass.<br /> <br /> Henderson Harbor is dotted with public launches and marinas that allow sailors, power boaters and pleasure vessels to enjoy their time on the water.<br /> <br /> Henderson is a true treat for vacationers looking to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Waterfront cottages can be rented by the week. Small locally owned motels offer personal service. Campsites are strewn throughout and give vacationers a chance to slow down and enjoy the cool breezes and breath-taking sunsets over Lake Ontario. Rvs, pop-up campers and tents are welcome among the area’s three state parks and three privately operated campgrounds.<br /> <br /> Family reunions and waterside weddings are popular in Henderson Harbor. Waterfront restaurants provide satisfying dishes and perfect views over the water.<br /> <br /> Henderson Harbor is on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, a 518-mile American Byway that follows Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Henderson is a particularly popular spot with bicyclists and motorcycle riders who stop to take in the vista views. Henderson is a short drive from Route 81, Sackets Harbor and Watertown. The 1000 Islands and Canada are within 30 miles.
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