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You won’t believe your eyes when you spot Darien Lake Theme Park Resort and family vacation resort rising out of the country landscape.   Make plans to stay at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, whether you prefer pitching your own tent; renting a family-sized RV; or staying in a 162-room lodge on the lake hotel with a heated swimming pool. 

“Jackpot!”  Try your luck at Batavia Downs Casino & Racetrack.  Centrally located in Batavia, you’ll find the thrill and excitement of a video gaming casino at your choice of nearly 600 video lottery machines as well as live action harness racing.

“Fore!”  Hit The one of the many miniature golf courses, including the Gravel Pit for its lighted driving range, go karts, outdoor paintball, interactive video arcade and more! 

“Road trip!”   Niagara Falls!  It’s a sight that visitors travel around the world to see.  Or travel to nearby Lockport for a cruise along the Erie Canal while learning about life in New York State.  Stop at the Erie Canal Heritage Museum to learn about how the canal played an important part in the development of the Greater Niagara Region of New York State. 

 

Featured Attraction -

The Holland Land Office Museum

located in Batavia, New York



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Golf & Country Clubs

Bethany Hills
11191 Molasses Hill Road
East Bethany
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 48

585-591-2763

The hills of Bethany provide guests with a view of five counties. The longest hole is 569 yards and the shortest is 149 yards.

18-holes, Par 67


Davis Countryside Meadows
11070 Perry Road
Pavilion
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47

585-584-8390
Web site

This par 72, 6300 yard golf course is located atop a hill overlooking the Genesee valley. It offers you some very scenic views as well as a challenging layout. The course uses every contour the land has to offer, with fast greens, great fairways and a super layout.

 

Meadowbrook Golf Course
6 Woodland Drive
Batavia
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 48

585-343-0837

9-holes, Par 33
Cart & club rentals available.

Robinson Driving Range
7810 Buffalo Road
Bergen
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47

585-494-0120

9-holes, Par 3

Sweetland Pines
5795 Sweetland Road
Stafford
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47

585-343-7059
Web site

Whether you're a beginner, out with the kids or just looking for a short practice game, Sweetland Pines is the place for relaxing, par 3 golf.

9-holes, Par 33


 
Historical Research

Rolling Hills Asylum More information 
11001 Bethany Center Rd.
Bethany, NY14054
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 48

585-502-4066
Web site
info@RollingHillsAsylum.com

Before becoming infamously known as Rolling Hills Asylum and a widely documented hotbed of paranormal activity, the property was originally named The Genesee County Poor Farm, often affectionately referred to as "The Old County Home."

Don't miss out on an opportunity to visit Rolling Hills Asylum for a ghost or historical tour. Visit the website for available dates and to book.

 
Museums

Genesee Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Hill Road
Mumford
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47

585-538-6822
Web site
Explore NYS’s largest living history museum. The museum also includes art galleries and Genesee Country Nature Center.
 
Nature & Outdoors

Adventure Calls Outfitters
33 Swan Street
Batavia, NY

585-343-4710
Web site


 A trip down the river through “The Grand Canyon of the East” provides memories that will last a lifetime and is the perfect trip for first-time rafters, youth groups, and families with children .

Five and one-half miles of spectacular scenery and fun rapids await you and your fellow paddlers. On warm days, you can cool off body surfing at "New Wave Rapids" or get soaking wet at "The Leap of Faith." With a little luck, you may even see some of the animals that inhabit the park.

Bergen Swamp
6646 Hessenthaler Road
Byron, NY
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47

585-548-7304
Web site

Designated a National Natural History Landmark, the 1,900-acre
swamp has attracted naturalists for over 100 years who come to
study rare and endangered species. Visits to the swamp and/or group tours must be prearranged by contacting the Bergen Swamp Caretaker.

Darien Lakes State Park
10289 Harlow Road
Darien Center, NY
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 48A
BOOK A ROOM NOW!

585-547-9481
Web site

 

Featuring 1,846 acres of hilly, wooded terrain. Fish or swim in the lovely 12-acre lake during summer, or ice skate in the winter. Nineteen miles of multi-use trails beckon hikers, horseback riders, cross country skiers and snowmobilers. The park maintains camping sites, picnic and playground areas.

Dewitt Recreation Area
Cedar Street
Batavia, NY
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 48A

585-344-1122
Sixty-three acres of biking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, ice skating, picnic shelters, playground and cross country skiing.
Erie Canal Cruises on the Rose Lummis - Bon Voyage Adventures
5060 Ellicott St. Rd
Batavia, NY14020

716-830-7555
Web site
ngardner2@rochester.rr.com

  The 49 passenger dinner and tour boat is scheduled to cruise daily from 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, departing from Spencerport at the Wooden Dock by the Gazebo Monday through Friday, and from Brockport at the Port of Brockport Welcome Center on Saturdays and Sundays.

Come see the beauty of the historic New York State Erie Canal System like you have never seen before aboard the Rose Lummis, famous for its all glass enclosed dining room offering beautiful panoramic views of upstate New York!

Day Trips:

  • Boat - Bike - BBQ
  • Sight Seeing / Shopping Trips
  • New York State Harvest (Aug. - Sept.)
  • Day Trips to Watt Farms in Albion, NY
Swallow Hollow Nature Trail
Knowlesville Road
Alabama, NY
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47 or 48

585-948-5445

This trail, is unique to Western New York in that nearly half of its length is composed of elevated boardwalk, which allows visitors to access deep into otherwise inaccessible areas. The 1.3 mile trail traverses beautiful and diverse habitat types including forested wetland, cattail marsh, and dry hemlock knolls. The trail allows visitors to view abundant wildlife including uncommonly seen bird species such as the Pied-billed Grebe, Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Prothonotary Warbler, Northern Shrike, Virginia Rail, Red-headed and Pileated Woodpeckers. The trail also provides an extremely valuable resource for those who wish to observe secretive species and to learn about wildlife and wetland conservation.

 
Sports

Batavia International Motorsports Park
3490 Harloff Road
Batavia
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 48

585-345-9680
Hosting club, national and international events, and offering kart rentals for the beginner and occasional racer. Open April - end of October.

 
Winter Activities

Polarwave Snowtubing
3500 Harloff Road
Batavia
I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 48

888-727-2794

Tube tows bring you and your tube back to the top of the hill for another run. We’ll have snow even if you don’t!

Now offering an overnight package with the Best Western Crown Inn & Suites in Batavia.

 
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