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Fort Niagara State Park Link up with the paved bike trail from Youngstown to Lewiston along the scenic Niagara River.
Four Mile Creek State Park This location is convenient to Niagara Falls, Ft. Niagara, Erie Canal, Niagara Wine Trail, Golden Hill Lighthouse, casinos, amusement parks, the Jazz Festival in Lewiston, and great dining.
Beaver Island State Park Voted Western New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best beach; this park has a half-mile sandy stretch for swimming in the Niagara River.
Buttermilk Falls State Park Enjoy an easy scenic ride along Upper Buttermilk Falls via Lake Treman Road. Ithaca offers more options for road and mountain bikers. Sampson State Park Here youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a beautiful lakeside ride free from traffic with many opportunities to explore the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past as a military facility. Taughannock Falls State Park For the experienced road biker, the 100-mile loop around Cayuga Lake offers amazing scenery and a challenging ride. Watkins Glen State Park The Catharine Valley Trail is a multi-use, non-motorized, level, converted rail trail. It offers some of the best bird watching and nature this area has to offer.
Fillmore Glen State Park Fillmore was recently voted one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 100 family campgrounds and continues to be a local favorite for scenery and activities.
Allegany State Park Quaker Lake covers 275 acres and is the deepest of Alleganyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 lakes.
Allegany State Park Yellow Throated Warblers nest here attracting birdwatchers from all over the state. The park is also home to nesting osprey within view.
Niagara Falls State Park Trek down the Whirlpool Rapids Trail for a close view of the rapids. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a geologic phenomenon, and rated a totally un-navigable Class VI.
Letchworth State Park The rugged terrain here has allowed the wildlifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;turkey vultures, river otters, timber rattlesnakes, and moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to thrive.
Fort Niagara State Park Offers stunning views of the Toronto skyline on a clear day.
Robert Treman State Park Cool off in a stream-fed pool beneath a waterfall in the designated swim area. Fair Haven Beach State Park A popular spot on Lake Ontario for families.
Sampson State Park Seneca Lake offers abundant opportunities for trout, bass, perch and northern pike. Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hole State Park The Niagara River holds trophy steelhead. Anglers can also hook brown trout, lake trout, coho salmon, and king salmon.
Fall in Love If romance is what you are seeking, Taughannock Falls State Park is the place to go. The park is a hotspot for weddings and receptions.
Long Point State ParkLake Chautauqua Anglers come here for muskellunge, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;muskie,â&#x20AC;? which are native to the lake and noted for their sizeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;often more than 30 inches long. In fact, 40 inches is the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum to keep.
Watkins Glen State Park The Six Nations Campground offers 305 sites, is 95% shaded by mostly red and white pines and offers direct access to the gorge.
Letchworth State Park The well-stocked Trout Pond has an ADA-compliant fishing pier and easy access all along its shoreline.
Hamlin Beach State Park Clear water, broad sandy beach, and 264 tent and trailer campsites attract thousands of people to this park along Lake Ontario.
Woodlawn Beach State Park The Nature Center features an impressive exhibit with life-sized models of Lake Erie fish. A nature room is dedicated to hands-on exhibits.
WILDFLOWERS Whirlpool State Park Try and spot the pink flower heads of the endangered slender blazingstar in the Niagara Gorge. This is the only place to find it in New York State. Keuka Lake State Park You can find Spotted Joe Pye Weed along the trails at this Finger Lakes park. Taughannock Falls State Park Jack-in-the-Pulpit likes to hide under the shade of deciduous trees.
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Visit the wineries that dot the Keuka Lake area. If wines arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your passion, you can also board the Esperanza Rose or the Viking Spirit for a lake cruise. The roads in this area are scenic and bicycle friendly. Check out the Finger Lakes Railway. And, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to stop at the Agricultural Memories Museum between Penn Yan and Dresden to appreciate how machines have changed the way people farm.
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Oak Orchard State Marine Park Fish for trout and salmon in the waters of Oak Creek. Or, use the boat ramp to launch into Lake Ontario and go after bigger fish.
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Conesus Lake State Marine Park Take advantage of great bass and walleye fishing in this westernmost Finger Lake.
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Ganondagan State Historic Site Discover the vibrant history and culture of the Seneca. Highlights include a full-size replica of a longhouse, miles of trails, guided tours, and great annual events. Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park A unique park devoted to the performing and visual arts, which overlooks the Niagara River Gorge. Lakeside Beach State Park
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Locals voted Beaver Island “best beach and best picnic place.” Located at the south end of Grand Island in the upper Niagara River, this 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, adjacent slip marina, an 18-hole disc golf and 18hole golf course. It was also the summer residence of President Grover Cleveland. In winter, park visitors can snowmobile, cross-country ski, sled and ice fish. (716) 773-3271
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This park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep gorge. There are trails in and along the gorge, a stream-fed swimming hole, and Larch Meadows, a wetland rich with wildlife. (607) 273-5761
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In 1905, America’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, completed this residential complex, a seminal example of his Prairie House style of design. The estate includes a spectacular main house built for Larkin Soap Company magnate, Darwin Martin, conservatory, garage-stable, and separate house. (716) 856-3858
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This park features one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with a mix of high bluffs, sandy beaches, and hilly woodlands. Amongst the diverse landscape are 184 campsites, 32 cabins, 3 cottages, and an adjacent 18 hole golf course, Springbrook Greens. Swimming, fishing, golf and picnicking are most popular. Row boats, paddleboats, canoes, and kayaks are available for rent on Sterling Pond. (315) 947-5205
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Renowned as the “Grand Canyon of the East” thanks to the Genesee River which roars through the gorge, over three major waterfalls, between cliffs as high as 600 feet. Hikers can choose from 66 miles of trails. The River serves up intense whitewater for rafting. There’s even hot-air ballooning in the park. The campground was rated one of the Top 100 in the nation. Accommodations also include the Glen Iris Inn and a conference center. (585) 493-3600
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RAFL3T4 Long Point State Park – Finger Lakes K5
Located half-way down the eastern shore of Seneca Lake this 13-acre park offers an great views of the lake. (315) 497-0130
KRQFWL3TH4 Long Point State Park – Lake Chautauqua B7 (716) 386-2722
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QNPB2WL3TjU4 Niagara Falls State Park C4
The oldest State Park in the country is home to the mighty Niagara Falls. Named the 10th most beautiful spot in America by The Today Show, the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed grounds includes the picturesque Goat Island and Prospect Point. Don’t miss the world famous Maid of the Mist boat ride or the Cave of the Winds which brings you under the Falls within feet of the thundering waters! Learn about the myths and legends of Niagara at the Adventure Theatre and hop aboard the Niagara Scenic Trolley for a 3 mile guided ride that brings you to the family friendly Gorge Discovery Center and the Aquarium of Niagara. Save 30 percent on your Niagara adventure when you buy the Niagara USA Discovery pass at www.niagarafallsstatepark.com or at locations in the park. (716) 278-1796
CA5*1BMLZ4 Oak Orchard State Marine Park F2 (585) 682-4888
RSAFLT4 Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site C3
The history of the fort—the oldest building in the Great Lakes region—spans more than 300 years. France, Great Britain, and the U.S. have all occupied the strategic position located at the mouth of the Niagara River.
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This park’s namesake waterfall plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, canoe and kayak rental, boat launch, and beach nearby. (607) 387-6739
KRQNP*FG1WaL3TjUH4 Two Rivers State Park K8 (607) 732-6067
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Named as one of Reserve America’s Top Outdoor Locations, Watkins Glen is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks. (607) 535-4511
CNP1BWaML3TjUH4 Whirlpool State Park C3 (716) 284-4691
CAFBL3TU4 Wilson-Tuscarora State Park C3
A beach and natural area, the park contains mature woods, open meadows, marshland, and abundant fishing in the bay. Tuscarora Bay is protected from Lake Ontario by a strip of land called “The Island” on which sits a pristine beach. A marina has a boat launch and emergency storm shelter docks.
Conesus Lake State Marine Park G5
Once the site of a major 17th-century Seneca town and palisaded granary. The Seneca refer to Ganondagan as the Town of Peace and revere and protect the burial site of the Mother of Nations located here. A traditional Seneca longhouse has been erected on the site and is open to the public. Visitors can learn about Iroquois culture and the historic events that occurred here.
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Lakeside Beach State Park E2
Voted Best Travel Destination in Chautauqua County by locals. Originally established in 1898 as a trolley park, this park is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the nation. Families can enjoy the carousel, mini golf, the tilt-a-whirl, and rides. Vendors sell candy apples and cotton candy for a classic summer scene.
Reservoir State Park C3
Three miles south of Buffalo, this park offers a beautiful, one mile long natural sand beach with lovely panoramic views of the lake and the setting sun, along with one of the finest freshwater sand dune areas in New York State.
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Chimney Bluffs State Park J3 (315) 947-5205
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CAE5BMTVUZ Lake Erie State Park A6
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AE1YBWMTU4 Midway State Park A7
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A2MLTZ4 Pinnacle State Golf Course H8 (607) 359-2767
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KRAFBWML3TVU4 Woodlawn Beach State Park C5
K Beach / C Biking Trails / R Boat Ramp / S Boat Rental / Q Cabins or Cottages / N Campsites-Tent / A Day Use Only / P Dump Stations / E Equestrian Trails / 5 Exhibit or Interpretive Center / * Featured Trail / F Fishing / G Fishing Pier / 1 Food / Y Golf / B Hiking Trails / 2 Historic Site or Museum / W Hunting / 6 Lodging D Mountain Biking Trails / a Nature Interpretive Trail / M Park Store or Gift Shop / L Picnic Tables / 3 Playground / 3 Juicy Juice Playground / T Restrooms / X Rock Climbing / j RV Sites / 8 Scuba / V Sledding or Tobogganing / 0 Snowmobiling / U Snowshoeing or X Country Skiing / J Surfing / H Swimming / Z Visitors Center / 4 Wheelchair Accessible
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Knox Farm State Park D5