You have to see it to believe it! Discover the wonders—natural and man-made—that make this region an awesome place to visit!
For a breathtaking start, explore Niagara Falls State Park, named one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Spots in America by the Today Show. Experience the power and grandeur of the thundering falls on a Maid of the Mist boat tour or the Cave of the Winds walk. Dine at the Top of the Falls restaurant on Goat Island for a panoramic view. Nearby Lewiston features a breathtaking Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour, rated one of the Top 5 adventure rides in North America!
Don’t miss the wondrous 17-mile-long gorge at Letchworth State Park, called the Grand Canyon of the East. Erie Canal cruises showcase the man-made wonder of one of America’s most important waterways. Other wonders include two Great Lakes, renowned for trophy fishing, and Darien Lake Theme Park—with thrilling coasters, waterslides, shows and family fun. On a bluff above Lake Ontario, Old Fort Niagara brings history to life with colorful pageantry and battle reenactments.
Picturesque villages hold nostalgic treasures like East Aurora’s historic Roycroft Campus, the whimsical Jell-O Gallery in LeRoy, and the Kazoo Museum in Eden. Architectural wonders in the beautiful waterfront city of Buffalo include Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House, opulent theaters and the renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Check out Buffalo Zoo’s wild rainforest or stroll through the Botanical Garden’s 1897 glass-domed conservatory.
The food is wonderful here, too! Stop by the historic Broadway Market to sample regional specialties. Every food fan worth his sauce should taste the famous Buffalo Wings at the Anchor Bar, where Teressa Bellissimo cooked up the original recipe. And don’t forget the National Buffalo Wing Festival on Labor Day weekend. With over 80,000 annual guests, it’s the world’s most popular celebration of the chicken wing!
For more ideas and information, see Greater-Niagara’s Culinary, History & Culture, Outdoors and Water listings.
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