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2014 Travel Guide Wyoming County, NY Home to “Grand Canyon of the East” Letchworth State Park www.GoWyomingCountyNY.com 1-800-839-3919 Welcome to the Country We got it goin’ on. Byways Region! Explore these neighboring areas for great day trips from Wyoming County. Genesee County Livingston County Orleans County Just 30 minutes NORTH Just 30 minutes EAST Just 45 minutes NORTH Conveniently located halfway between Four Seasons of splendor begin with a Nestled on the southern banks of Lake Niagara Falls/Buffalo and Rochester, visit to Letchworth State Park, the “Grand Ontario between Niagara Falls & Rochester, Genesee County has three major exits off Canyon of the East.” Enjoy all types of NY is historic Orleans County. Discover the NYS Thruway (I-90): Exits 47, 48, and family-friendly outdoor activities, includ- the charm as you cruise along our country 48A. We’re located less than an hour from ing a stop at the Mt. Morris Dam and Visitor byways and scenic waterways while ex- the Canadian border and Niagara Falls Center (the largest Dam of its kind East of periencing our rich history, rural culture to the west, and the Finger Lakes Region the Mississippi River). Browse Americana and exhilarating outdoor fun. Don’t forget to the east. With over 1,000 hotel rooms, Main Streets for antiquing pleasure, to stop in at our bountiful farm markets, great dining selections, and interesting venture to historic sites, stop for a local charming gift shops and unique museums things to see and do, Genesee County dining experience and head to our wineries along the Erie Canal, Historic Ridge Road offers something for everyone! for award-winning wines. and the Seaway Trail. MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS DON’T MISS THESE! A DAY FULL OF FUN! INCLUDE: National Warplane Museum Country Barn Quilt Trail Darien Lake Amusement Park New Deal Art Gallery ©Larry Tetamore Leonard Oakes Estate Winery JELL-O Gallery Museum Abbey of the Genesee Watt Farms Country Market Palm Island Indoor Waterpark ‘Monk’s Bread’ Medina Railroad Museum Batavia Muckdogs Baseball Darien Lakes State Park Beach “Have A Field Day” in Livingston County Call or go online to request your free Attractions Map CountryByways.com • 1-800-622-2686 2 | GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 | 3 We got it goin’ on. Contents Visit our website GoWyomingCountyNY.com Go Winter ......................................................................4 Go Spring ......................................................................5 The Wyoming County brand represents all the best of what Go Summer ...................................................................6 our unique region has to offer. From the beautiful places Go Fall ............................................................................7 and pragmatic people to the rugged adventures and simple Go Letchworth ...........................................................8-9 pleasures, we invite visitors to “Go Wyoming.” Attractions .............................................................10-11 History .........................................................................12 About GoWyomingCountyNY.com Arts & Culture ............................................................13 GoWyomingCountyNY.com is the official tourism site for Shopping .....................................................................13 Wyoming County, New York, and your official source for Accommodations ..................................................14-15 outdoor adventure! Four seasons of fun, excitement and Outdoor Adventures ...................................................16 adventure are contained throughout. We encourage you to Golf ...............................................................................17 visit our website and see firsthand what Wyoming County Dining ..........................................................................18 has in store for you. AREA MAPS Call 1-800-839-3919 for complimentary attraction brochures Letchworth State Park Map or email [email protected]. and Information ..............................................................19 Wyoming County Advertisers Map ..............................20 Events .....................................................................21-22 Listings .................................................................23-26 Advertisers .......................................... 27-Back Cover IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency ................................................................911 Information & Referral Service ...............................211 Sheriff ........................................................585.786.8989 State Police ...............................................585.786.2220 www.GoWyomingCountyNY.com Highlights include: Hospital ....................................................585.786.2233 Interactive Platform, Travel Itineraries, Activity Calendar, Wyoming Transit ......................................585.786.6050 Maps and Business Listings. Wyoming County Historian .....................585.786.8818 Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism 6470 Route 20A – Suite 6 While data in this guide is believed to be accurate, Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Unless Perry, New York 14530-9798 otherwise indicated, photos are property of Wyoming County Chamber & P: 800.839.3919 Tourism. ®I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Development, used with permission. Printed F: 585.237.0231 in the USA. GoWyomingCountyNY.com 2 | GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 go winter! Go for the snowmobiling, the skiing and the adventure Most counties choose to hibernate in the winter. and cross-country skiing trails where every turn Wyoming County, on the other hand, is the place to features breathtaking views. In addition to family fun, be! December through March, the area becomes some of the best ice fishing in the state of New York is a destination for thousands of snow enthusiasts in Wyoming County. seeking fun and entertainment. Popular winter activities include snowmobiling, snow tubing, cross- county skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Immerse yourself in the beauty and exhilaration of nature with a variety of outdoor activities that embrace the wondrous Wyoming County landscape. Wyoming County’s stunning winter landscape From rustic trails to lush woods to the lovely Silver provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy. The Lake, you will find a variety of outdoor activities that outdoor enthusiast will be treated to miles and miles appeal to every age and interest. of scenic and professionally maintained snowmobile Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center Silver Lake 4 | GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 | 5 Adventure Calls Outfitters Tap into spring while enjoying the sweetness of maple product, and learn how they make maple syrup! Each sugaring, the exhilaration of white water rafting, or one does the process just a little differently. one of our many unique agricultural tours. Many travel to Wyoming County in the spring to take advantage of scenic beauty, outdoor adventure and the opportunity Another major spring tourism draw is Wyoming to experience the timeless tradition of producing County’s streams and the Genesee River – one of only maple syrup. Tourists can see firsthand how award- two major rivers that flow north. They are alive in the winning maple syrup is produced in addition to spring with activities such as trout fishing and river sampling maple products such as candy and sugar. rafting. Countless miles of winding creeks and the Don’t miss out on the Annual Maple Syrup Weekends, river provide an optimal setting for dramatic rafting March 15-16 and 22-23. In Wyoming County alone, experiences and world class recreational fishing. you can visit over 18 different maple farms, taste their Go for the maple syrup, the fishing and the ballooning! go spring! 4 | GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 go summer! go summer Go for the camping, the boating and Jellystone Park of WNY the events! When the heat is on, there’s nothing hotter than Camping, hiking, fishing, boating and sightseeing Wyoming County. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks highlight Wyoming County’s summer offerings. The and non-stop fun of the annual “Jam in the Valley” county is home to two state parks, several lakes event, or, chill out with some water sports, hiking, and countless campgrounds which make it an fishing, or the one-of-a-kind thrill of a hot air balloon ideal outdoor travel destination from May through ride over Letchworth. Summers in Wyoming County September. are the way to go! Silver Lake Wyoming County International Speedway 6 | GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 GoWyomingCountyNY.com | 1-800-839-3919 | 7 Letchworth State Park Photo Credit: Brody Wheeler Letchworth Arts & Crafts Festival Go for a Sunday drive! Fall affords the perfect time September through November the county’s to cruise a country road or hike Wyoming County’s picturesque rural landscape becomes a destination many trails and enjoy the season’s changing palette. for nature and outdoor enthusiasts. A drive to the While you’re out and about, take in the bounty of the Wyoming County countryside becomes a popular season’s harvest at one of our many farms or fall annual tradition for many in pursuit of fall harvest festivals. festivals, breathtaking views, world-class whitetail hunting and endless hiking adventures. Leaf peeping,