Lakes to Letchworth
In the Greater Niagara USA Region
Explore the great natural resources and family fun activities of Orleans & Wyoming Counties in the Greater Niagara Region of New York State: Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal in Orleans County • Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County
Location
Orleans & Wyoming Counties (highlighted in yellow) are part of the Greater Niagara Region of Western New York. They are about an hour apart and within an hour’s drive to Buffalo & Niagara Falls to the west and Rochester to the east. They are served by the NYS Thruway (I-90) at exits 48 (Batavia) & 48A (Pembroke)
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Immerse yourself in attractions and scenes off the beaten path from LAKES to LETCHWORTH. Seek out adventures, family fun activities and culinary delights. There’s so much to explore in Orleans & Wyoming Counties!
Photo Credit Larry Tetamore
Photo Credit Steve Shoemaker
Lake Ontario Summer Sunsets
Yates Town Park on Lake Ontario
Summer Concerts on the Oak
Beaver Meadow Audubon
Letchworth State Park
Lake Ontario Sunsets
Oak Orchard Harbor off Lake Ontario by Schoen Productions TBG
Summer Sailing on Lake Ontario
Spring Salmon Fishing
Stream Fishing for Brown Trout on the Oak
Medina Falls Excursions with the YMCA
Adventure Calls Outfitters White Water Rafting
Cruise over or drive under the Erie Canal Culvert
Kayaking on Silver Lake
Cycle the Erie Canal
Byrncliff Golf Resort
Fruits, Botanicals and Culinary Experiences at Hurd Orchards
Award Winning Mead
Silver Lake Brewing
Fall Apple Picking at LynOaken Farms
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure
Autism Nature Trail
Prehistoric World
Yummies Ice Cream
Arcade & Attica Railroad
Medina Railroad Museum
Orleans County
Orleans County offers memorable Great Lakes Adventures and Canal Town Culture to you and your family for either a day, an overnight or extended stay. Discover our:
- Waterways along the Seaway Trail & Erie Canalway Trail including 25 miles of Lake Ontario shoreline, tributaries such as the famous “Oak” and marinas that can accommodate over 400 boats
- World Class Fishing at the 2013 Ultimate Fishing Town for trophy-sized salmon, trout and steelhead in Lake Ontario and our tributaries year-round. Read our latest fishing blog "Fly Fishing All Year Long" now!
- History & Culture highlighting our Cobblestone & Sandstone architecture, maritime history at a lighthouse as well as an impressive railroad and model train museum
- Events such as outdoor summer concerts featuring popular local entertainment from June to August
- Lodging choices including a variety of boutique hotels, waterfront cabins & cottages, motels and campgrounds
- Farm Markets & Wineries to savor the freshest produce or taste award winning craft beverages along the Niagara Wine Trail
- Specialty Shopping for you to discover antique & vintage, creative & repurposed treasures
- Dining options include Culinary Experiences, Family Diners, Café’s, Taverns and authentic Ethnic foods
Learn More: https://orleanscountytourism.com/
Looking for Fall fun? Read our Orleans County Fall Guide blog now!
Wyoming County
Wyoming County, featuring Letchworth State Park, offers you family-friendly experiences that will thrill adventurers of all ages. Make memories that will last a lifetime by enjoying one of our many exciting attractions:
- Letchworth State Park, the ‘Grand Canyon of the East’ – voted the #1 State Park in the USA and #1 Attraction in New York State
- Outdoor adventures including white water rafting next to Letchworth State Park’s 600-foot-tall gorge walls or flying above Letchworth’s 100-foot-tall Middle Waterfall in a hot air balloon
- Fun & Entertainment for you and your entire family on one of the only excursion trains in NYS or as you get up close and personal with wild animals as you feed zebras, bison and camels
- Campgrounds ranging from rugged to state-of-the-art. Camp in style or completely immerse yourself in nature – one of our 14 campgrounds has exactly what you’re looking for
- Golf at one of our nine courses, which includes stay & place packages that allow you to wake up right on the golf course. • Farm to Fork opportunities at our restaurants, farmers’ markets, roadside produce stands and food-tastic festivals.
- Craft beverages will scintillate your taste buds at one our three unique breweries; or enjoy our winery and ‘wine a little bit’ if that’s more your style
- Artisan Events are integral to Wyoming County’s fabric – like the AppleUmpkin Arts Festival, or the Letchworth Arts & Crafts Festival, recently ranked the #17th best arts and crafts show in the USA by Sunshine Artist Magazine
Learn More: https://www.gowyomingcountyny.com/
Connect With Us
Orleans County and Wyoming County are located approximately less than an hour apart, so we invite you to spend a day in each county and make us your next weekend or week-long vacation! Please don’t hesitate to give us a call should you have any questions on planning a visit to our counties.
Orleans County: (585) 589-3100 | Wyoming County: (585) 786-0307
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