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.
The stately LeRoy Mansion was built in 1822 by Jacob LeRoy and later owned by the Chancellor of Ingham University which was the first female university in the United States. Tour this museum's entire unique collection.
Erected in 1815, this building is the birthplace of Western New York where the 3 million acres of Western New York were surveyed and sold. A wonderful collection of Genesee County and Western New York artifacts including gallows, many fine textiles, maps and civil war materials. There are also frequent temporary exhibits celebrating the history and culture of Genesee County.
a.A fun filled look at all things JELL-O. (Most of it pre-1960)“America’s Most Favorite Dessert” was invented in the quaint village of Le Roy, NY, and has been part of our culture since 1897.Take a trip down memory lane, as Bill Cosby’s commercials remind you “there’s always room for JELL-O.” You might even discover the mold your mother used every Sunday - displayed next to a replica of the human brain. (You’ll have to visit the museum to see what your brain and JELL-O have in common.)If you have time, visit the gift shop for a unique souvenir, then take the stairs to the lower level for a peek at the transportation exhibit.
The largest freight depot museum in the country. Also offering train excursions along the historic Erie Canal. Featuring the largest collection of artifacts and memorabilia known to exist under one roof. Also see the longest HO scale layout and diorama all on one floor, an immense 14ft. by 204ft, currently under construction.
Stafford Museum of HistoryMore information 8903 Route 237 Stafford, NY I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47 or 48
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The museum will give visitors a snapshot of what life was like around the time the Erie Canal opened this area for settlers. Displays of Morganville Pottery, farm implements, household items and one-room school house records will entertain and amuse.
Genesee Country Village & Museum 1410 Flint Hill Road Mumford I-90 Thruway Exit I-90: Exit 47
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