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Cave of the Winds
The Cave of the Winds, located on Goat Island, provides visitors with a unique perspective of the falls. A series of wooden walkways and an elevator takes guests through the rock escarpment to view the falls from the bottom. This is a 'wet' experience but raincoats are provided.
Address: Goat Island Niagara Falls NY USA
 1 716 278-1730
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Devil's Hole State Park
OIne of the draws to this park is the unfettered view of the gorge rapids along the Niagara River. Activities here include hiking and picnicking; it is also a favored fishing destination.
Address: P.O. Box 1132 Niagara Falls NY USA 14303
1 716 278-1762
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Allegany State Park-Quaker Area
The Quaker Area of Allegany State Park features a sandy beach for swimming and fishing and a number of trails for hiking, biking and cross country skiing in the winter. Smowmobilers are also drawn here for the roughly 90 miles of snowmobile tracks. Camping is also possible here, with 189 campsites and 230 cabins, 30 of which are winterized. Located in Salamanca, NY.
Address: 2373 ASP Route 1 Salamanca NY USA 14779
1 716 354-2182
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Allegany State Park-Red House Area
The Red House Area in Allegany State Park has a swimming beach, hiking and equestrian trails that double as cross country ski trails in the winter and a full service cottage accommodation for visitors to use. There are also a number of campsites and 128 winterized cabins for those winter-time visitors.
Address: 2373 ASP Route 1 Salamanca NY USA 14779
1 716 354-9121
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Tifft Nature Preserve
Tifft Nature Preserve features 265 acres of trails and boardwalks, man made lakes and a 75-acre fresh water marsh. It serves as the environmental education site for the Buffalo Museum of Science, and offers hiking, picnicking, birdwatching, and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Address: 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo NY USA 14203
1 716 825-6397
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Whirlpool State Park
Located two miles northwest of Niagara Falls, Whirlpool State Park provides picnic facilities and trails that descend the gorge to the Niagara River Escarpment. The park is open year round, however the toilet facilities are open from mid-April to late-October only.
Address: P.O. Box 1132 Niagara Falls NY USA 14303
1 716 278-1762
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Golden Hill State Park
Golden Hill State Park can be found roughly 15 miles northwest of Medina, NY. There are campsites here, as well as a boat launch for those visitors who wish to fish on Lake Ontario. This park is open year-round, however the campground is open from mid-April to mid-October only.
Address: 9691 Lower Lake Road Barker NY USA 14102
1 585 795-3885
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Delaware Park
Delaware Park is the largest park in Buffalo, and one of six that was designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, a famous landscape artist, in the late 19th century. Golf, baseball, tennis and other recreational facilities are located here, including cross country skiing in the winter.
Address: Parkside Avenue and Elmwood Avenue Buffalo NY USA 14214
1 716 835-2533
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Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park can be found roughly 15 miles north of Lockport, NY. This 395-acre park offers a boat launch, fishing and picnicking facilities for guest enjoyment. Open year-round.
Address: 3371 Lake Road Wilson NY USA 14172
1 716 751-6361
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Oak Orchard State Marine Park
Oak Orchard State Marine Park is located in Waterport, about six miles north of Albion, NY. This is a boat launch facility with picnic area and fishing access.
Address: . Waterport NY USA 14571
1 585 682-4888
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Hennepin Park
Hennepin Park is named for Father Louis Hennepin, who was the first European to see Niagara Falls. It is a small green space that has been used for everything from ice skating to jogging, along with other recreational activities.
Address: Hennepin Street Buffalo NY USA 14206
1 716 829-3543
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Joseph Davis State Park
Joseph Davis State Park is located near Niagara Falls, NY. Anglers and hikers make up the bulk of visitors here, however there is also a 27 hole Frisbee disc-golf course. The park is open year-round.
Address: 4143 Lower River Road Lewistown NY USA 14092
1 716 754-4596
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Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
Located on Welch Road in North Java, the Beaver Meadow Audubon Center offers eight miles of trails, interpretive displays and more.
Address: 1610 Welch Road North Java NY USA 14113
1 585 457-3228
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Broderick Park
Broderick Park is located on the shores of the Niagara River and during the mid-1800s acted as the critical crossing point into Canada for runaway slaves using the Underground Railroad to find freedom.
Address: 1170 Niagara St. Buffalo NY USA 14213
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Niagara Falls State Park
This is the oldest state park in the United States and encompasses all the natural attractions of the New York side of the Niagara Falls region. This includes the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island.
Address: . Niagara Falls NY USA
1 716 278-1770
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Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park is comprised of 65,000 woodland acres, and is the largest park in New York's park system. Swimming, hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are all popular activities here. There are also three campgrounds to accommodate visitors.
Address: 2373 ASP Route 1 Salamanca NY USA 14779
1 716 354-9121
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Reservoir State Park
This park has four tennis courts, eight baseball diamonds and a basketball court. Fishing is another popular activity here. The park is open year round, however the toilet facilities are open from mid-April to late October only.
Address: P.O. Box 1132 Niagara Falls NY USA 14303
1 716 285-3891
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Lakeside Beach State Park
Lakeside Beach State Park is about 10 miles northeast of Medina, NY. There is no swimming allowed here, however there are 274 campsites, a myriad of hiking trails, picnic grounds and playing fields to keep visitors occupied.
Address: Route 18 Waterport NY USA 14571
1 585 682-4888
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Buffalo Zoo
The Buffalo zoo is the third largest zoo in the United States. Endangered, exotic, and local wildlife roam freely in the modest enclosures.
Address: 300 Parkside Avenue Buffalo NY USA 14214-1999
 Send an Email (10) 1 716 837-3900
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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are set in an 1890s Victorian domed glass conservatory. The gardens feature plants and flowers from all over the world. Among the collections are herbs as well as an orchid and bromeliad house. Other landscape features include a waterfall. Annual seasonal shows are also held here.
Address: 2655 South Park Road Buffalo NY USA 14218
Send an Email (1) 1 716 696-3555
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Gateway Harbor Park
Gateway Harbor Park provides landscaped grounds adjacent to the Erie Canal. The park has a shelter and hosts events throughout the summer.
Address: 101 Sweeney Street North Tonawanda NY USA 14120
1 716 695-8520
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Beaver Island State Park
Located at the bottom end of Beaver Island, this 950-acre state park provides visitors with a swimming beach, an 80 slip marina, fishing opportunities and an 18-hole golf course. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing are well-liked winter activities.
Address: 2136 West Oakfield Road Grand Island NY USA 14072
1 716 773-3271
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Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park is located off Route 590 North, about eight miles north of Brockport, NY. There is a boat launch here for access to Lake Ontario, a toilet facility and a boat clean out station available for visitor use.
Address: . Hamlin NY USA 14464
1 585 964-2462
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Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park is located about 12miles southwest of Mount Morris, NY. This park is known as the Grand Canyon of the East because of a massive gorge that holds the Genesee River. There is a conference center here that offers full accommodation, a number of trails for visitor use, two pools for swimming and a host of other activities.
Address: 1 Letchworth State Park Castile NY USA 14427
1 585 493-3600
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Darien Lakes State Park
Darien Lakes State Park can be found roughly 12 miles southwest of Batavia, NY. There are 158 campsites, 45 of which have electricity. Other activities include fishing for largemouth bass, hiking, horseback riding and picnicking.
Address: 10289 Harlow Road Darien Center NY USA 14040
1 585 547-9242
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Big Six Mile Creek Marina
Big Six Mile Creek Marina offers 134 seasonal boat slips, gasoline sales, ice and a pump out service. Seasonal slips are given out based on a lottery in March every two years. Located on the Niagara River, off the west shore of Grand Island, NY.
Address: West Oakfield Road Grand Island NY USA 14072
1 716 773-3271
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Ellicottville Village Park
The park contains picnic shelters, sports fields, inline and ice skating (when weather permits) and restrooms and changing facilities.
Address: Off Maples Rd Ellicottville NY USA 14731
1 716 699-4636
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Cazenovia Park
Cazenovia Park is a large green space located on the south side of Buffalo. There is a swimming pool and a year round skating rink here, as well as a nine hole golf course. It is also a popular spot for lunching.
Address: Cazenovia Street Buffalo NY USA 14220
1 716 825-9811
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Sterling ForestŪ State Park
Sterling ForestŪ State Park is located near Geneseo, NY. This outdoor recreation area is comprised of 17,719 acres of woodland, and is a good place to view some of the wildlife in New York State. This park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Address: 115 Old Forge Road Tuxedo NY USA 10987
1 845 351-5907
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