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New York State - Greater Niagara & Buffalo Attractions

Niagara Falls was formed over 10,000 years ago; it is 180 feet wide and 2/3 of a mile wide. Visitors can also enjoy the visual and performing arts at ArtPark, museums and theater as well as Letchworth State Park.
Castile - Letchworth State Park, New York
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.
Cost
Vehicle plus all occupants$ 8.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Akron - Rich-Twinn Octagon House, New York
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.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed13:00
Close 15:00
Tips
Open the first and third Sunday of each month.
Arcade, New York
Arcade offers camping and golfing opportunities as well as the Arcade and Attica Railroad, and the Beaver Meadow Audobon Center.
Address
Arcade Area Chamber of Commerce
278 Main Street
Arcade, NY 14009
United States
Phone 1 (585) 492-2114
Fax 1 (585) 492-5103
Arcade - Arcade and Attica Railroad
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.
Cost
Admission Cost$ 13.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Arcade - Gibby House
This historical home is administered by the Arcade Historical Society.
Childs - Cobblestone Society Museum, New York
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.
Hours
June 23 to September 3
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 4 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed13:00
Close 17:00
Tips
May to October - Tours by appointment.
Darien Center - Darien Lake, New York
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.
Address
Darien Lake
Box 91
Darien Center, NY 14040
United States
Phone 1 (585) 599-4641
Fax 1 (585) 599-4053
Derby - Graycliff
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.
Cost
Adult$ 15.00
Youth 22 & under$ 10.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Limited tours December-March. Please visit the website for information about tour times and types of tours. Reservations strongly encouraged, especially during the summer months; or they can not guarantee tour availability. Please call or email for reservations. Please wear attire suitable for the weather. High heeled shoes are not permitted.
Parking
Free
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Hamburg - Penn Dixie Paleontological Center
The Hamburg Natural History Society maintains the former Penn Dixie Quarry. This regional fossil park allows the public to study and collect fossils.
Address
Penn Dixie Paleontological Center
Box 772
Hamburg, NY 14075
United States
Phone 1 (716) 627-4560
Fax 1 (716) 627-4571
Cost
Adult$ 6.00
Child 12 & under$ 5.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Le Roy - Le Roy House Museum and Jell-O Gallery, New York
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.
Hours
January 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
April 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Child 11 & under$ 1.50
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Letchworth State Park - William Pryor Letchworth Museum
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.
North Java - Beaver Meadow Nature Center, New York
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.
Address
Beaver Meadow Nature Center
1610 Welch Road
North Java, NY 14113-9713
United States
Phone 1 (585) 457-3228
Fax 1 (585) 457-1378
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Facilities
Gift shop
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