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NIAGARAUSA BUFFALO, cont’d Buffalo Harbor Cruises - Miss Buffalo | 79 Marine Dr, 14202 | Three narrated sightseeing cruises: Historic Buffalo and its architecture, Historic Buffalo River, and the grain elevators with narrated tours of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Black Rock Lock and Erie Canal. 716/856-6696; buffaloharborcruises.com Buffalo Museum of Science | 1020 Humboldt Pky, 14211 | Permanent and temporary exhibits covering millions of years of natural history. | | 716/896-5200; buffalomuseumofscience.org Buffalo Sabres Hockey NHL | One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, 14203 | See the Sabres at HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo. 716/855-4100; sabres.com ES PACKAGNG STAR$TI9! AT 8 ON , BASED Y ERSON NC *PER P LE OCCUPA UB DO Buffalo Zoo | 300 Parkside Ave, 14214 | Over 23 acres of natural setting. Exotic and domestic animals from around the world. Children’s zoo. Gift shop. | | 716/837-3900; buffalozoo.org Burchfield Penney Art Center | 1300 Elmwood Ave, 14222 | Museum dedicated to the art of Western, NY. Includes large collection of works by Charles Burchfield, the Roycroft Movement, fine art, architecture, and craft art. | | 716/878-6011; burchfieldpenney.org Elmwood Village-Buffalo | 1068 Elmwood Ave, 14222 | Premier urban shopping district. Over 200 locally owned retail stores and restaurants along a beautiful tree-lined street. | | 716/881-0707; elmwoodvillage.org Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site | 641 Delaware Ave, 14202 | Site where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 26th President of the United States after the death of President William McKinley. | | 716/884-0095; TRsite.org Tifft Nature Preserve | 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, 14203 | 264-acre preserve: marsh, lake, ponds, nature trails. | u | 716/825-6397; buffalomuseumofscience.org Walden Galleria | One Walden Galleria, 14201 | Large shopping center with over 200 stores and restaurants. | u | 716/681-7600; waldengalleria.com BURT (J-6) Murphy Orchards | 2402 Mc Clew Rd, 14028 | Historic farmstead of abolitionist Charles McClew. Recognized site - National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and New York State Underground Railroad Heritage Trail. Working fruit farm. Tearoom in 1850 farmhouse open year-round. Guided tours by reservation. | | 716/778-7926; murphyorchards.com CASTILE (N-8) Adventure Calls | Lower Falls Rd, 14427 | Whitewater rafting tours in Letchworth State Park. 888/270-2410, 585/343-4710; adventure-calls.com Letchworth State Park | 1 Letchworth State Pk, 14427 | Known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” this 14,350-acre scenic park features gorges over 600 ft deep, carved by the Genesee River. Narrated tours. | | 800/456-CAMP, 585/493-3600; nysparks.com DARIEN CENTER (L-7) Darien Lake Theme Park, Resort & Campground | 9993 Allegheny Rd, 14040 | Giant theme park with thrill rides, boardwalk, waterpark and shows. Lodge, cabins and campground. Swimming, fishing, camp store. | | 585/599-4641; darienlake.com DERBY (M-4) Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff | 6472 Old Lake Shore Rd, 14047 | Restored home designed 1926-31 for wife of industrialist Darwin Martin. Pavilion Visitor Center. | | 716/947-9217; graycliffestate.org EAST AURORA Experience a natural wonder and so much more! WWW.NIAGARA-USA.COM 1-877-FALLS US (M-6) Roycroft Campus | 31 South Grove St, 14052 | Home and studios of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters during the early 1900s Arts & Crafts Movement. Restaurant, inn, antiques, tours: Jul-Sep. 716/655-0261; roycroftcampuscorporation.com GRAND ISLAND (L-5) Beaver Island State Park | 2136 W Oakfield Rd, 14072 | 950-acre park: swimming, marina, fishing, biking, nature trails. Playground and playing fields, picnicking. 716/773-3271; nysparks.com NIAGARA TOURISM & CONVENTION CORPORATION SUMMER • 76 • 800/CALL-NYS Martin’s Fantasy Island | 2400 Grand Island Blvd, 14072 | 80-acre theme park featuring more than 100 rides, shows, attractions and waterpark. 716/773-7591; martinsfantasyisland.com HAMBURG (M-5) Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway | 5600 McKinley Pkwy, 14075 | Over 950 slot machines including video poker and big payout progressives. Three restaurants led by award-winning Chef Scott Green. 55,000-sq-ft gaming floor features high ceilings and contemporary design. 716/646-6109; the-fairgrounds.com LE ROY (L-8) Jell-O Gallery Museum | 23 East Main St, 14482 | House museum where JELL-O was invented in 1897. Historic ads, TV and radio commercials. Gift shop. 585/768-7433; jellomuseum.com LEWISTON (K-4) Artpark | 450 S 4th St, 14092 | Located on 150 acres overlooking the breathtaking Niagara River Gorge in historic Lewiston. Features a 2,400-seat Mainstage Theater and lawn seating. Outdoor ampitheater home to weekly free concerts, art displays, picnic areas, hiking trails, historical markers, fishing docks and children’s activities. | | 716/754-4375; artpark.net New York Power Authority - Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista | 5777 Lewiston Rd, 14092 | Exhibits on energy, electricity and local history. Includes hands-on displays and a spectacular view of the Niagara River Gorge. Open daily from 9am-5pm. | u | 866/697-2386, 716/286-6661; nypa.gov Our Lady of Fatima Shrine | 1023 Swann Rd, 14092 | Glass Dome Basilica & 125 life-sized statues on 35 acres. Gardens, fountains, Fatima chapel replica. Religious articles and bookstore, cafeteria, picnic area. | u | 716/754-7489; fatimashrine.com Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours | 115 S Water St, 14092 | Thrill rides on Class V whitewater rapids amid the amazing scenery of the Niagara Gorge, River and Whirlpool. Get soaked on “Wet Jet” tour or stay dry on “Jet Dome” tour. | | 888/438-4444, 905-468-4800; whirlpooljet.com LOCKPORT (K-6) Erie Canal Discovery Center | 24 Church St, 14094 | A multi-media interactive museum that will transport you back to the 1820s and the early days of the Erie Canal. Open daily from 10am-5pm. 716/434-7433; niagarahistory.org Erie Canal Heritage Center | 210 Market St, 14094 | 1840 4-story stone building with artifacts, exhibits, photos. Home of Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises. | | 800/378-0352, 716/433-6155; llecc.com Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride | 21 Main St, 14094 | A fun, historical tour through America’s past, viewing the Erie Canal Locks, walking safely through a 1600-ft water-power tunnel and culminating with an underground boat ride. 716/438-0174; lockportcave.com Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises | 210 Market St, 14094 | Enjoy a unique narrated 2-hour cruise past many historic sights and five original locks. Cruise includes being raised and lowered 50 ft in the double set of locks. | | 800/378-0352, 716/433-6155; llecc.com Niagara USA Wine Trail | Rte. 104, 14094 | Self-guided tour through the wineries of the Niagara Region. 716/772-7815; niagarawinetrail.org/index.html MEDINA (K-7) Medina Railroad Museum | 530 West Ave, 14103 | One of the largest railroad depot museum in NY. Former NYC & HRRR freight depot. Two-hour train excursions near historic Erie Canal. | | 585/798-6106; railroadmuseum.net NIAGARA FALLS (K-4) Aquarium of Niagara | 701 Whirlpool St, 14301 | Over 1,500 aquatic animals, including sharks, piranhas, California Sea Lions, Moray Eels and a colony of endangered Peruvian Penguins! Parking is free. Stroll to the Falls. | | 800/5004609, 716/285-3575; aquariumofniagara.org Cave of the Winds Tour | Niagara Falls State Park, 14301 | Elevator takes visitors to view Falls from the bottom. Wooden walkways climb to within 25 feet of the base. 716/278-1730; niagarafallsstatepark.com/ cave-of-the-winds.aspx  http://WWW.NIAGARA-USA.COM http://www.martinsfantasyisland.com http://www.buffaloharborcruises.com http://www.the-fairgrounds.com http://www.buffalomuseumofscience.org http://www.sabres.com http://www.jellomuseum.com http://www.buffalozoo.org http://www.burchfieldpenney.org http://www.artpark.net http://www.elmwoodvillage.org http://www.nypa.gov http://www.TRsite.org http://www.fatimashrine.com http://www.buffalomuseumofscience.org http://www.waldengalleria.com http://www.whirlpooljet.com http://www.niagarahistory.org http://www.murphyorchards.com http://www.llecc.com http://www.adventure-calls.com http://www.lockportcave.com http://www.nysparks.com http://www.llecc.com http://www.darienlake.com http://www.niagarawinetrail.org/index.html http://www.graycliffestate.org http://www.railroadmuseum.net http://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com http://www.aquariumofniagara.org http://WWW.NIAGARA-USA.COM http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/cave-of-the-winds.aspx http://www.nysparks.com http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/cave-of-the-winds.aspx

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ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Watchable Wildlife
New York State Canal System
Art+Culture
Path Through History
Food+Drink
Sports
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
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