Niagara Falls and Western New York
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21. Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park
The 150-acre park, on a bluff overlooking Niagara Gorge, is dedicated to the performing and visual arts, but also has historic sights, such as an American Indian burial mound dating from AD 140. You can fish, hike, and picnic in the park. Summer brings a slew of family-oriented events and activities.
450 S. 4th St., Lewiston, New York, 14092, USA716-754–7766Sight Details
Rate Includes: Parking $10, Daily dawn–dusk -
22. Elbert Hubbard-Roycroft Museum
A 1910 Craftsman bungalow contains furniture, glass pieces, books, and other items related to the Roycroft movement and its founder, Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915). A writer and frequent lecturer, Hubbard died along with his wife aboard the Lusitania.
363 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, New York, 14052, USA716-652–4735Sight Details
Rate Includes: $5, June–Oct., Wed. and weekends 1–4; tours by appointment -
23. Fenton History Center
Reuben Fenton, governor of New York from 1865 to 1869, had this brick Italianate mansion built in 1863. It contains Victorian period rooms (some quite ornate) and exhibits showcasing the history of Chautauqua Lake, the life and career of Lucille Ball, and Jamestown's Swedish and Italian communities. Also of interest are the archival and genealogical library and the Civil War exhibits.
67 Washington St., Jamestown, New York, 14701, USA716-664–6256Sight Details
Rate Includes: $5, Early Jan.–Thanksgiving, Mon.–Sat. 10–4; Thanksgiving–early Jan., Mon.–Sat. 10–4, Sun. 1–4 -
24. Goat Island
Goat Island is a wonderful spot for a quiet walk and a close-up view of the rapids. Pedestrian bridges give you access to Luna Island and the Three Sisters Islands. The Cave of the Winds tour leaves from Goat Island. There are two main automobile entrances to the park, both off Robert Moses Parkway. The south entrance takes you over a bridge to Goat Island; the north entrance puts you near the visitor center.
Niagara Falls, New York, USA716-278–1796Sight Details
Rate Includes: Parking $10 -
25. Grand Lady Cruises
Grand Lady Cruises offers two- and three-hour cruises on the upper Niagara River above the falls. Lunch, dinner, and themed cruises also are available, beginning in May, as are charters.
100 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, New York, 14072, USA716-774–8594Sight Details
Rate Includes: $22–$55, Mar.–Oct.; call for schedule -
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26. Graycliff
The centerpiece of the 8½-acre Graycliff estate is the two-story main house, built circa 1926. Its cantilevered balconies take advantage of its position atop a 70-foot-cliff overlooking Lake Erie. The estate is undergoing an extensive multiphase, multiyear restoration. The property is about 18 mi south of Buffalo.
6472 Old Lake Shore Rd., Derby, New York, 14047, USA716-947–9217Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tours $18, Tours Apr.–Nov. and Christmas season by appointment -
27. Griffis Sculpture Park
More than 200 sculptures by prominent local, national, and international artists are displayed in a variety of natural settings at this 400-acre park. Kids enjoy touching and climbing on the pieces, which actually is allowed here. About 10 mi of hiking trails vein the park, which is 7 mi north of Ellicottville. Ask for directions at your hotel or bring a map of the area, as it's a bit off the beaten path.
6902 Mill Valley Rd., East Otto, New York, 14729, USA716-667–2808Sight Details
Rate Includes: $5, May–Oct., daily dawn–dusk -
28. Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
The old factory contains two operating carousels—one from 1916 and a smaller "kiddie carousel" from the 1940s—as well as a menagerie of hand-carved carousel animals, some quite elaborate.
180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, New York, 14120, USA716-693–1885Sight Details
Rate Includes: $7, Apr.–early June and Sept.–Dec., Wed.–Sun. noon–4; early June–Aug., Mon.–Sat. 10–4, Sun. noon–4 -
29. Historic Lewiston
During the War of 1812, the Americans made a failed attempt to invade Canada from Lewiston, in the Battle of Queenston. The town has further historic significance as the last stateside stop on the Underground Railroad and as the birthplace of Niagara Falls; today's Niagara Gorge is the result of the falls' movement south to their current location. This community of 2,700 is a clean, quiet, small-town contrast with Niagara Falls, which is about a 10-minute drive south. Center Street, lined with restaurants, shops, a pub, and a café, leads down to the waterfront, where the Barton Hill Hotel and Whirlpool Jet Boat launch are located. Lewiston has a virtually nonstop festival calendar in summer, with waterfront concerts almost daily.
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30. Historical Association of Lewiston, Inc.
The Historical Association of Lewiston, Inc. has information about events and attractions.
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31. Lily Dale Assembly
This religious colony of Victorian houses 8 mi south of Fredonia was founded on the shores of Lake Cassadaga in 1879, during a period of increased interest in Spiritualism, which believes that the spirits of the dead live on and that some people can communicate with them. Today the world's largest spiritualist community has a summer season with workshops, medium readings, a research library, lectures, and a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, swimming, and picnicking. Lily Dale has lodging, restaurants, and its own volunteer fire department. You can go for the day or stay overnight, but call ahead for readings with the most popular mediums.
5 Melrose Park, Lily Dale, New York, 14752, USA716-595–8721Sight Details
Rate Includes: Day pass $10 ($5 after 6pm), Late June–last Sat. in Aug. -
32. Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
The narrated two-hour Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises travel the canal, viewing historic buildings and passing through five locks.
210 Market St., Lockport, New York, 14094, USA716-433–6155Sight Details
Rate Includes: $14.50, Early May–mid-Oct., daily; call for schedule -
33. Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center
Ball's turquoise-and-silver-sequin cowgirl costume from a 1976 "Donny and Marie" episode, video interviews with childhood friends, and original Here's Lucy scripts are a few of the items on display in the Lucy-Desi Museum, which follows the lives and careers of the two comedy stars. The adjoining Desilu Playhouse centers solely on the I Love Lucy show, with a replica of the couple's TV apartment, a 1953 Emmy, and an interactive display where you can try your hand at the Vitameatavegamin commercial. Two annual festivals—Lucy-Desi Days, over Memorial Day weekend, and Lucille Ball's Birthday Celebration, in early August—celebrate the two stars.
10 W. 3rd St., Jamestown, New York, 14701, USA716-484–0800Sight Details
Rate Includes: $15, Mon.–Sat. 10–5:30, Sun. 1–5 -
34. Martin's Fantasy Island
Martin's Fantasy Island has more then 100 rides, including a wooden roller coaster, a 140-foot-tall swing ride, and a petting zoo, and a water-park area with a wave pool, swirling slides and chutes, and a log-flume ride.
2400 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, New York, 14072, USA716-773–7591Sight Details
Rate Includes: $24, May–Sept., daily 11:30–8:30 -
35. McClurg Mansion
The handsome 14-room Federal-style mansion on the Westfield village green was built in 1820. The Chautauqua County Historical Society runs the house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and is decorated in high Victorian style. Displays include Civil War documents and American Indian and military artifacts.
15 E. Main St., Westfield, New York, 14787, USA716-326–2977Sight Details
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36. Millard Fillmore House Museum
In 1826, when Millard Fillmore was just a young lawyer, he built this simple house. The man who was to become the 13th U.S. president lived here for only four years. A National Historic Landmark, the house has been restored and refurnished to reflect life in the early 19th century.
24 Shearer Ave., East Aurora, New York, 14052, USA716-652–8875Sight Details
Rate Includes: $5, June–mid-Oct., Wed. and weekends 1–4 (last tour at 3:30); mid-Oct.–May, by appointment -
37. Nannen Arboretum
Begun in 1977 as an adjunct to the Cornell Cooperative Extension facility, the arboretum occupies 8 acres with more than 400 unusual trees and shrubs. The herb garden has 300-plus species, and there's a popular Japanese meditation garden. The entrance is marked by a little shack on the far side of the Cooperative Extension Center parking lot.
28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville, New York, 14731, USA716-699–2377Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Daily dawn–dusk -
38. Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center explains, through interactive exhibits and a multiple-screen movie, the natural history of the falls and the Niagara Gorge and their formation.
Niagara Scenic State Pkwy., Niagara Falls, New York, 14303, USA716-278–1070Sight Details
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39. Niagara Power Project Visitors Center
Niagara Falls generates power at one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the world (the largest in New York State). The visitor center, 4½ mi north of the falls, has more than 50 hands-on exhibits, including an operating model-size generator, and educational displays on energy efficiency and hydroelectric power generation. Atop the Robert Moses Power Plant, the visitor center has sweeping views of the Niagara Gorge.
5777 Lewiston Rd. (Rte. 104), Lewiston, New York, 14092, USA716-286–6661Sight Details
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40. Niagara Scenic Trolley
The Niagara Scenic Trolley travels a 3-mi route through the park, picking up and dropping off passengers at six locations.
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Rate Includes: $3
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