What NY towns are most like Niagara-on-the-Lake (Syracuse, Clay: college, beach)

[ckhthankgod]

If you are into gardens, then you may be interested in this article…

Upstate NY day trips: 10 magnificent gardens open to the public: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/thing...outputType=amp

Some others that were and weren’t mentioned in the article above: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-...ign=buffer&amp

https://cnynews.com/a-beautiful-gard...ublic-gardens/

https://caitypfohl.com/2022/05/31/up...-york-flowers/

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdo..._to_visit.html

[ckhthankgod]

Also, in terms of waterfalls…

9 hikes to see dazzling waterfalls in Upstate NY: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdo...incart_m-rpt-1

Best waterfalls for swimming in Upstate NY: 8 natural spots to cool off: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdo...pstate_ny.html

Waterfall Map of New York State: https://nyfalls.com/waterfalls/map/

[ckhthankgod]

Another potentially useful map, Wineries, Breweries, Cideries, Meaderies, and Distilleries Map: https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Develop...ille/c2hv-vmqn

Also, if you are looking for places to go for a hike, this is a great resource: https://cnyhiking.com/
https://cnyhiking.com/HikingInNewYorkStateParks.htm

For state parks: https://parks.ny.gov/regions/
https://parks.ny.gov/

[Thundarr457]

This is a great way to see all the Niagara Falls attractions:

https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-n...eals-packages/

If you notice, this is an agency of the government of Ontario. That is how they keep the prices low and the quality high. I have been going to the Falls since the 1950's (I got married there) and I have seen first hand, the progression. I must say it has been extremely well done. The difference between the USA side and the Canadian is like night and day. I plan on heading up there in late May. We try to get up there every year even though we live in Florida. There is something about it that has a special place in my heart.

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

Another place that hasn’t been mentioned that just came to mind is Cooperstown. It has the Glimmerglass Festival, the Farmers’ Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum and of course, the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is a nice, quaint lakeside community on Otsego Lake. It is also in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains.

https://thisiscooperstown.com/catego...hoC5EYQAvD_BwE

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SFUNv3gTrd9Popnr8?g_st=ic

More:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ASuxk5h5FY&feature=share


https://youtube.com/watch?v=50WdUI6K6jo&feature=share


https://youtube.com/watch?v=rcV8OkQ4new&feature=share


https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gu8ZIyBsVSE&feature=share

[Thundarr457]

8 Quaint Canadian Towns To Visit Near Niagara Falls

https://www.travelawaits.com/2561227...niagara-falls/

I have been to many of these and its worth the trip

[Tsitsipas]

Watkins Glen State Park is a must-visit for us this summer. I bookmarked one of the videos you posted ckh - this one below. Beautiful. I wonder how they got that footage with basically no people in the park? Imagine how incredible to have that place to yourself. Wow:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPOnNHfcLI0

I have to admit, even though it is so touristy and cliche... I really want to do one of the up-close boat rides at Niagara Falls! I guess Maid of the Mist and Hornblower are the two options?

On the drive from the Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake we will stop at the Botanical Gardens that Thundarr recommended. I think that looks really lovely. Going straight from there to NOTL with its gorgeous floral displays will be horticulture heaven!

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by Tsitsipas

Watkins Glen State Park is a must-visit for us this summer. I bookmarked one of the videos you posted ckh - this one below. Beautiful. I wonder how they got that footage with basically no people in the park? Imagine how incredible to have that place to yourself. Wow:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPOnNHfcLI0

I have to admit, even though it is so touristy and cliche... I really want to do one of the up-close boat rides at Niagara Falls! I guess Maid of the Mist and Hornblower are the two options?

On the drive from the Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake we will stop at the Botanical Gardens that Thundarr recommended. I think that looks really lovely. Going straight from there to NOTL with its gorgeous floral displays will be horticulture heaven!

I'm assuming they got the footage very early in the day.

Also, if you like that, you would probably like this as well, if not even more so: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIH7TVLqcJo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyhHZeNEraU

It is in between Buffalo and Rochester.

This is south of Buffalo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEBVzUycQks


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHujYhdCCP8

https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/36931.html

As for gardens, out of those listed, I'd say that Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua and Yaddo in Saratoga Springs are the most extensive out of the bunch.

[Thundarr457]

Here is some more world class theater:

https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratford_Festival

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

More:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ASuxk5h5FY&feature=share


https://youtube.com/watch?v=50WdUI6K6jo&feature=share


https://youtube.com/watch?v=rcV8OkQ4new&feature=share


https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gu8ZIyBsVSE&feature=share

Information about the Glimmerglass Festival: https://glimmerglass.org/

Farmers' Museum: https://www.farmersmuseum.org/

Fenimore Art Museum: https://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/

Baseball Hall of Fame: https://baseballhall.org/

In Oneonta(about 30 minutes away): https://www.foothillspac.org/

https://www.orpheustheatre.org/

https://www.catskillsymphonyorchestra.org/

On another note, this institution is near Jamestown: https://www.chq.org/
https://www.tourchautauqua.com/desti...ua-institution
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2093...7i13312!8i6656

A community on the other side of Chautauqua Lake: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/desti...int-village-of
https://www.visitbemuspoint.com/
A ferry that operates out of that community: https://www.thebemuspointstowferry.com/

Another community on Chautauqua Lake: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/desti...lle-village-of
https://www.discoverupstateny.com/pa...5677/mayville/

More: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/explore/wineries
https://www.tourchautauqua.com/