Lewiston Attractions
Over 12,000 years ago, Lewiston was the site of many tribes including Attawandaronk, Hopewell, and Seneca. The area was settled in 1796 when the British surrendered Fort Niagara.
Visitors to Lewiston will delight in the Whirlpool Jet Boat ride, the Artpark, and the Lewiston Museum.
Visitors to Lewiston will delight in the Whirlpool Jet Boat ride, the Artpark, and the Lewiston Museum.
Earl W. Brydges Artpark
Earl W. Brydges Artpark was established in 1974 to present performing and visual arts programs, including Broadway musicals, classical, jazz and pop music concerts; art exhibits; classes, workshops and demonstrations. Tours of the park's geological and historic sites, and nature trails are also available.
Earl W. Brydges Artpark
450 South Fourth Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
United States
450 South Fourth Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
United States
Phone 1 (716) 754-4375
Fax 1 (716) 754-2741
Parking
Pay
Festival of Lights
The festival runs from mid-November through to the first Sunday after New Year's Day. Fifteen acres of lights are available for viewing. Displays include the avenue of the Saints and the spirit of Christmas.
Lewiston Museum
Housed in an 1835 Episcopal Church, the Lewiston Museum contains historical and genealogical information on Lewiston, NY.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 2 to August 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima
The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima was established in 1954. The shrine features an outdoor cathedral, over 100 life-size statues and a giant rosary.
National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima
1023 Swann Road
Lewiston, NY 14174-0167
United States
1023 Swann Road
Lewiston, NY 14174-0167
United States
Phone 1 (716) 754-7489
Fax 1 (716) 754-9130
Hours
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Niagara Power Project Visitor Center
The observation and information building, located atop the main power plant at the Niagara Power Project, offer a view of the river and the gorge. Movies, working models and dioramas explain the operation of the generators.
Niagara River Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
The one hour rides aboard 48 seat jetboats feature tours of Niagara's historic forts, the Niagara Gorge and white-water rapids.
Hours
April 15 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
