Planning a party or event? The Clipper Inn is the premier choice for catering in the Thousand Islands. The Clipper has a number of flexible catering solutions for any event. Michael Simpson, the longtime owner of the property, has made many trips to Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand in order to delight the loyal customer base with exciting cuisine from around the world. Simpson has taken classes at the Culinary Institute of America, and his well-versed staff take pride in executing a first-class dining experience. Clayton is located near the Thousand Islands Bridge, which is the major point of entry into the United States from Canada. There is ample medical, shopping, schools and other services available in Clayton. Major services are in the City of Watertown, 20 miles to the South. A strong influence on the economic health of Jefferson County is For Drum, the largest single -site employer in New York State, and home of the 10th Mountain Division. Fort Drum supports over 81,000 service members, families, civilians, contractors, retirees and dependents. It serves as the major northeast training center for more than 27,000 Army Reserve and National Guard annually. The Clipper Inn Restaurant & Motel is well located: Lake Ontario - 2 min walk Clayton Marina - 4 min walk The Clayton Opera House - 16 min walk Antique Boat Museum - 18 min walk 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 18 min walk The Clipper Inn is next to a golf course. The Clayton Opera House and Thousand Islands Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clayton Marina and C-Way Golf Course. Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Varity Store are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.