New York State - Greater Niagara & Buffalo Attractions

Letchworth State Park offers camping, hiking, picnicking and an opportunity to view the scenic areas. Three waterfalls of the Genesee River Gorge are of special note.

Built in 1849, this home is an example of octagonal homes built in the 1800's. They were believed to be healthier homes to live in, with ample sunshine and good ventilation.

Arcade offers camping and golfing opportunities as well as the Arcade and Attica Railroad, and the Beaver Meadow Audobon Center.

The Arcade & Attica Railroad operates themed passenger excursions throughout the year. Most of the excursions are powered with a 1920 steam locomotive. The station features displays of the history of railroading in America.

This historical home is administered by the Arcade Historical Society.

Cobblestone Society Museum consists of seven historic buildings including an 1834 church, an 1840 parsonage, and a one-room schoolhouse. These three are made of cobblestone and the other four are frame buildings, which include a blacksmith shop, harness shop, print shop and Farmers Hall. Farmers Hall houses 19th and 20th century farming tools and implements.

Darien Lake offers over 100 rides, entertainment and other attractions such as five roller coasters and live shows. The Darien Lake Performing Arts Center seats 20,000 people for feature performances throughout the season.

Graycliff was built between 1926 and 1929 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Martin family. This scenic 8.4 acre estate features a 6,500 sq ft home that served as the Martins' summer home from 1928 to the mid-1940's. The Heat Hut, Foster House and gardens are other notable features of the Graycliff Estate.

The Hamburg Natural History Society maintains the former Penn Dixie Quarry. This regional fossil park allows the public to study and collect fossils.

Built in the early 19th C, seven rooms of the house are furnished in the period style. Also located on site is an exhibit about Jell-O, which was invented in Le Roy in 1897.

The William Pryor Letchworth Museum houses a collection relating to the Indian and pioneer history of the Genesee Valley as well as archeological and natural history displays. It was built in 1912 by William Pryor Letchworth.

Buffalo Audubon Society oeprates the nature center at Beaver Meadow. Nature trails pass old farmsteads and follow the edge of a Beaver Pond. The trails are dirt or grass with bird watching opportunities.

The Beaver Meadow Nature Center has a Children's Discovery Room, Nature Library and art exhibits.