You get a eagles eye view of the falls. I was looking around for some stairs but apparently the…read moreonly way is to canoe to it. A very nice stroll and we pretty much had the place to ourselves.

Medina Falls is visible from the Erie Canal Heritage Trail. The address provided in this listing…read morebrings you to a small gravel parking area to enter the trail. If you turn right, Medina Falls is just a short way down on the right, you'll hear it right away. From this vantage point, you're viewing the falls from above, from a bit of a distance. We could see many kayakers in the Old Orchard Creek itself near the falls. So there are definitely other access points to get closer to the falls, but it is still a very nice view from here. Plus you're on the Erie Canal Heritage Trail, so you can continue to stroll along the canalside for as long as you'd like. One very unique thing about seeing Medina Falls and the canal from this very spot is that Old Orchard Creek and the Erie Canal intersect near the top of the falls, but the waters do NOT actually touch each other. SUCH WONDERFULLY WEIRD ENGINEERING!! :-D What I mean is the Erie Canal itself passes over the creek. The creek flows underneath the cement canal basin to the falls, but the waterways do not actually flow together. You can stand at the point over top both, and marvel at this curious feat. You've just got to see it; it really must be a unique feature that is not typical in many other places, I would imagine. If you're looking for a nature activity with some strolling, some history, and a waterfall feature, starting here at Medina Falls would make for a fun adventure, for sure. :-D

Perfect location for spur-of-the-moment photo adventure with your film camera or senior photos.read more

I have reviewed this theater before, specifically the imax portion. Still well balanced sound and…read morescreen. But HOLY HECK the interior of the theater was TERRIBLE just look at the pictures of the seating! My reserved seat had a log rip in it. EVERY seat around me looked like it had pulled out of car at the junkyard. They should be embarrassed. It's bad enough with the pricing etc but really?

This is my preferred place to watch movies while I am in the area. The recliners are damn near…read moreperfect, and they keep the place clean, for the most part. The staff are also friendly and helpful. They also have ample parking, and there are a variety of restaurants in the immediate vicinity. There is really nothing bad I can say about the place. I give it 4.3/5 stars.

Mount Albion Cemetery is brimming with history. It is a unique old cemetery with headstones dating…read moreback to the 1800s (some birth years from the 1700s), all set on a well-kept landscape full of rolling hills and mature shady trees. At the main entrance, there is a large map that points out the many historic features. There is also a bin of takeaway paper walking trails. There are three routes plotted out in three different map brochures, each with their own various sites along the way. We recently visited purposefully to find the Civil War Memorial Tower. If you park at the main gate, the tower is a .65 mile walk uphill, but not treacherously steep. About half way up you can see the tower at the top of the winding road, and it is much bigger than photos make it look. Plus we didn't realize until we got up there that you can ACTUALLY climb up the tower! It is a soaring brick spire, with a spiral staircase all the way up to the roof! My fear-of-heights husband and son only made it a quarter of the way. I made it half way, and couldn't muster up the courage to keep going when the space became very enclosed. But our brave teen daughter got all the way to the top! She said the views were breathtaking! I wish I could have saw them too, but taking a photo of her triumphant wave up top from the bottom was a nice view, too. :-D We definitely plan to return to try the other walking routes, and veer off the path to explore the lush history here. If you like walking, are okay with some hills, and like local historical sites, Mount Albion Cemetery makes for a fascinating outing.

Both the location and appearance of Buffalo's Central Terminal has been know to scare people, but…read moredon't succumb to that impulse - this place is totally worth visiting! When you walk around inside the terminal, more likely than not the sights and the feel of this place will start your mind wondering about what happened here when this place shut down... If you' not brave enough to exlporing inside, the lines and shape of the main building and the lovely clocks all around are reason enough by themselves to at least do a drive-by :-)

If this were the Buffalo Dental Terminal, you could get your teeth fixed here. Whereas if it were…read morethe Mental Terminal, then they'd perform gruesome lobotomies. Come to think of it, this building seems just about haunted enough for that to be true. And if it were the Petal Terminal, well then it'd be a harmless Flower Market. Then again perhaps a Flower Market is a synonym for something gruesome. Hmm. Let me think on that one. I recently represented Yelp here at a booth, and that was really cool, to hang out inside it for a whole day. They really, really need some better Air Conditioning though! Lol. I guess the 1920s was pre-global-warming or something. I've been here many times. I've taken a self-guided tour (which I wasn't supposed to), I've taken an actual tour (which was free, because I know someone who knows someone), and I've even done a photo shoot here (for my first CD). I used to live about 10 minutes walk from this place. It hasn't changed much in all the time since I first saw it. Very run down. And yet it's so haunting and perfect that I love it. This is one of the most instantly recognizable buildings in the beautiful and remarkable old skyline of Buffalo. It towers above the East Side with its broken windows, it's massive haunting dark open shaft (minds out of the gutter), and its glowing clock faces. There have been concerts here, as well as ghost tours, but it remains largely in disrepair. Everyone and their mother is hoping that it never gets demolished, and is eventually restored. The sad thing is that once upon a time it was a truly great place, bustling and full of passengers heading to the other Central Terminal... Grand Central in NYC. The pictures of this place full of well-to-do Upstate New Yorkers getting on and off trains is very depressing. America has changed so much and not always for the better. It's one of my favourite places in Buffalo, and was featured in the booklet of my first CD for good reason. Let's make sure it never gets knocked down. In other news, my cat Harley just pooped all over my carpet. Scuse me while I kiss this guy. I mean clean the poop. Same thing really.

Our tour guide, Jessica, was lively and knowledgeable, providing the history of the cave and the…read moremain man behind it, an inventor who held many patents including fire extinguishers. The tour included an underground boat ride with cool, clear water dripping from above; kisses from the cave. Wear comfortable shoes and remember to ask for the AAA discount.

I was intrigued by this attraction, but was unfortunately a bit underwhelmed…read more You start the tour with a bit of a walking tour learning about the area and its history, then you take a boat ride into the "cave" The cave is really more like a tunnel than an actual cave and is completely man made. The tour guides, however, are wonderful and informative. They have a lot of great information and are personable and engaging. It is worth a visit to learn some interesting facts and try something new and unique, but don't come expecting a cool cave experience. As long as you set your expectations, you won't be disappointed and have a more enjoyable experience.

Seating for 13 on the van, you can join other friendly travelers or reserve the whole thing. The…read moretour is a great mingling of education and adventure in a wonderful clean, comfortable and intimate setting.

Saturday afternoon fun! Buy your ticket and hop aboard for Flights N' Bites (or whichever Portage…read moretour you're considering). Drinks, food, adventure, and new friends - everything is included. Important to understand- you don't NEED to gather a group or plan ahead to enjoy Rochester's food/drink scene. I loved how you just reserve a seat and take "flight". We were celebrating our anniversary, another couple was celebrating a birthday, others were simply exploring... We started with private tour/tasting @ a distillery, sipped yummy hard cider flights, and enjoyed craft beer tasting at a microbrewery - with snacks along the way. in addition to being very gracious hosts, Jeff & Susan (owners and guides), showed us historic places, beautiful wall art, and shared some unique Rochester history. The bus was comfy & spacious, with places to keep our purchases. With a built-in adventure and safe driver, a Portage Tour would be a perfect girls night, afternoon with out-of-town guests, or birthday celebration (and you don't need to pedal. lol.). Highly recommend for Rochesterians & out-of-town guests alike.

Preservation Buffalo Niagara offers a FREE tour of Buffalo City Hall everyday at noon. You just…read moreshow up and meet the docent in the lobby. I had a great time learning all about the architecture which is an Art Deco masterpiece. The docent was very knowledgeable. We saw the Common Council Chambers and ended on tho Observation Deck. It was truly a marvelous tour....and it was free!

From the owner: PBN identifies, protects, and promotes our unique architecture and historic legacy, and connects…read morepeople to the places they love in Western New York.

Free with fantastic views of the falls, down river and across to Canada…read more We came here after being ripped off for a view at the lower falls down the way. This was far superior at no cost, redeeming my reputation with family.

The Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as Niagara Falls Observation Tower) is a great…read moreway to admire the full grandeur of the falls from Niagara Falls, NY. Although it is set a short distance away from the edge of the falls, it is close enough to the falls to occasionally enjoy a refreshing spray. From here, you can get a clear view of all three falls, including American Falls, as well as the mesmerizing rapids. The boarding area for the Maid of the Mist tours is located at the base of the tower, accessed by a high-speed elevator from the observation deck. The base of the tower also provides access to the Crow's Nest, a smaller observation area located much closer to the falls. You do not need to go on a Maid of the Mist tour to go to the lower level, but there is a small fee for the deck and elevator.

I'm sad that it's taken this long for us to visit this new facility…read more My in-laws moved back to Albion a little more than 4 years ago, so we'd watched this facility be built on our biannual trips. We'd heard great things from my mother-in-law, but never really thought more about it until she mentioned that they now have a collection of birds eggs and nests (Jimmy's family hobby is birdwatching). We stopped in on the Friday after Thanksgiving, needing to get out of the house. The space is clean and new, bright, and well-lit. The collection seems pretty impressive to me for a small town library. There's a whole children's room, with picture books, juvenile fiction, YA fiction, DVD's and more. They've got crayons and craft tables. They've got a couple of bins full of costumes. They have either white boards or lego boards on the side of each set of shelves, providing additional creative space. They've got a rug with teepee and stools for story time. There are fliers advertising several community activities - craft nights, bedtime stories (come in your pajamas), and even a visit from Santa. We will definitely be back on our future visits!

From the owner: Hoag Library enriches and empowers the people of its community by promoting access to ideas and…read moreinformation and by supporting lifelong learning and love of reading. The library provides relevant materials, ensures equal access to information services, and promotes cultural and learning experiences through programming.