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The Greater Niagara region serves up a deliciously diverse range of New York State experiences year round. From scenic ports dotting the historic Erie Canal to the wonder of Niagara Falls, the splendor of the Great Lakes to the breathtaking vistas of Letchworth State Park – the area is rich in natural resources and culinary surprises.

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  • The Greater Niagara region serves up a deliciously diverse range of New York State experiences year round. From scenic ports dotting the historic Erie Canal to the wonder of Niagara Falls, the splendor of the Great Lakes to the breathtaking vistas of Letchworth State Park the area is rich in natural resources and culinary surprises.

    The Empire States westernmost jewel offers a bounty of gastronomic and agricultural attractions with working farms where you can pick-your-own as well as sophisticated restau-rants with inventive chefs offering expertly prepared locally sourced food, wine, beer and cider. Our microclimate is ideal for growing some of the most scrumptious produce in the country, including the grapes that supply New Yorks ever-expanding Niagara Wine Trail.

    Each of Greater Niagaras five counties Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming delight visitors with their unique brand of hospitality and a multitude of diverse destina-tions to round out your stay. Arts and architecture in Buffalo; the breathtaking wonder of Niagara Falls; Letchworths Grand Canyon of the East in Wyoming; the charm of the historic Erie Canal in Orleans; and the vast Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Genesee. Amusement parks and symphonic halls; notable malls and locally owned boutiques; vintage drive-ins and modern multi-screen movie houses; internationally recognized muse-ums and artist-owned galleries theres no end to the entertain-ment options for every taste. Lets not forget world-class fishing, boating, skiing, and biking for active travelers, and professional hockey, football and baseball for avid sports fans.

    So whether you prefer a country inn or a downtown hotel, a cottage on Lake Erie or a B&B on Lake Ontario, your vacation appetite will be satisfied in Greater Niagara!

    I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Development, used with permission. Information is current and believed to be accurate as of 10/28/14.

  • WHATS INSIDE Animals Up Close . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Barn Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Chocolates, Sweets &

    Bakeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0-1 7 Classes & Workshops . . . . . . . . 1 8-19 Famous Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Farm to Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Farmers Markets . . . . . . . . . . 24-32 Food Festivals & Agricultural Fairs . . . . . . . .33-35 Greek Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Honey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38 Maple Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-41 Organic, Health & Wellness . . 42-43 U-Picks & Orchards . . . . . . . . 44-48 Wine, Beer & Spirits . . . . . . . . 49-57 Must-See Attractions . . . . . . .58-65

    I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Development, used with permission. Information is current and believed to be accurate as of 10/28/14.

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  • ANIMALS UP CLOSEb Alpaca Delights

    10311 Bethany Center Rd. / E. Bethany, NY 14054 585-344-2983 Group tours available. Open by appointment. Carding, spinning, needle-felting demos. On-site store.

    c Alpaca Odyssey & Mercantile 8100 Marble Rd. / Akron, NY 14001 585-542-3939 / www.AlpacaOdyssey.com Group tours available. Open by appointment. Learn about alpacas as therapy animals, perfect for children and individuals with special needs. Browse the on-site store.

    d Alpaca Play Pen, LLC 10869 Bowen Rd. / Attica, NY 14011 585-591-2520 / www.AlpacaPlayPen.com Group tours available. Open by appointment. Handmade alpaca products. Alpacas for sale and boarding.

    e Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards 3724 Quaker Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-772-2211 / www.BeckerFarms.com Group tours available. Open May Nov.: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Dec.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A 340-acre working fruit and vegetable farm and agri-tourism des-tination. Winery, brewery, U-pick, and educational school tours.

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  • f Breezy Hill Alpacas 7403 Northwoods Rd. / Arcade, NY 14009 585-492-3643 Group tours available. Open year-round by appointment. Call for a farm tour! See alpacas up close and purchase alpaca clothing.

    g Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14214 716-837-3900 / www.BuffaloZoo.org Group tours available. Open year-round. The only place in town to observe a wide variety of exotic animals.

    h Diamond Alpacas of Clarence 8485 Wolcott Rd. / Clarence Center, NY 14032 716-400-4748 Group tours available. Small and large groups are welcome to meet the alpacas and shop.

    i Duffy Fainting Goat Farm 5657 Ellicott St. Rd. (Rt. 63) / E. Bethany, NY 14054 585-343-1971 / www.DuffyFaintingGoatFarm.com Group tours available. Visit with Great Pyrenees dogs and (fainting) Myotonic goats.

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  • j Enchanted Forest Alpacas 7477 Selden Rd. / LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-7219 Group tours available. Sundays by appointment. A fifth-generation farm. Huacaya alpacas; products available.

    1) Forrestel Farm Riding Camp 11380 Main St. / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-2222 / www.Forrestel.com Group tours available. Fun, self-expression, and challenge on a fifth-generation family farm. Equestrian program, outdoor activities, farm tours.

    1! GENNA-Rations Farm 1536 W. Kendall Rd. / Kendall, NY 14476 585-659-9165 / www.Genna-rationsfarm.com Group tours available. Family-fun alpaca farm. Alpaca products in the Farm Store. Shearing events and farm tours.

    1@ Gemstone Alpacas, Inc. 11300 Savage Rd. / Chaffee, NY 14030 716-868-1245 / www.SouthtownsFarmTrail.org Group tours available. Open year-round. Operating alpaca farm. Specialize in black Huacaya alpacas and Bolivian Huacayas.

    1# Hawk Creek Wildlife Center 655 Luther Rd. / East Aurora, NY 14052 716-652-8646 / www.HawkCreek.org Group tours available. Visit with over 80 non-releasable wildlife animals, including exotic wild cats, eagles, owls, and more.

    1$ Hidden Valley Animal Adventure 2887 Royce Rd. / Varysburg, NY 14167 585-535-4100 / www.HiddenValleyAdventure.com Group tours available. Open May - October, daily. Let your imagination run wild with wild game safari tours.

    1% JBs Alpacas 6833 Flynn Rd. / Bliss, NY 14024 585-322-7365 / www.AlpacaNation.com Group tours available. Open year-round, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Alpaca-wool goods available for sale.

    1^ Lambs Dairy Farm 6880 Albion Rd. / Oakfield, NY 14125 585-948-5777 / www.LambFarmsInc.net Group tours available. Call for hours of operation. Dairy farm with a carousel parlor for a self-guided tour.

    1& Northwoods Alpacas 6499 North Lake Rd. (Rt. 19) / Bergen, NY 14416 585-494-1371 / www.NorthwoodsAlpacas.com Group tours available. Store is open daily. Alpaca breeding, stock and finished products with on-site store.

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  • 1* Stoney Meadows Alpaca 16038 Glidden Rd. / Holley, NY 14470 585-750-9332 / www.Stoney-Meadows.com Group tours available. Alpaca products in the Farm Store.

    1( Triple Bs Alpaca Farm 1892 Sharrick Rd. / Darien Center, NY 14040 585-547-9271 Group tours available. Open by appointment. Family-owned farm. Fleece, yarn, and alpacas for sale.

    2) Van Slykes Dairy Farm 7058 Lamont Rd. / Portageville, NY 14536 585-493-5202 / www.BessiesBestManureCompost.com Group tours available. Must be pre-scheduled per group. Explore a working dairy farm and take home a bag of compost for your garden!

    2! Wild Rose Pony Club 3507 Eagle Harbor Rd. / Albion, NY 14411 585-298-4999 Riding lessons and clinics.

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  • BARN QUILTS b Barn Quilts of LeRoy NY

    LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-7433 / www.LeroyBarnQuilt.org Group tours available. Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Self-guided driving tours for viewing nearly 100 barn quilts.

    c Country Barn Quilt Trail 1420 County Line Road (Rt. 272 & 18) / Kendall, NY 14476 585-659-9131 / www.CountryBarnQuiltTrail.com Group tours available. Over 50 quilt squares, each with a story to tell via audio tour. Pick up a free trail map at Partyka Farms (1420 County Line Road, Route 272, Kendall, NY).

    d The Quilt Farm 5623 South Feddick Rd. / Boston, NY 14025 716-941-3140 / www.QuiltFarm.net Tues. & Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wed., Fri., Sat.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Two floors of quilts, fabric, books, and notions for quilters and quilt lovers.

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  • CHEESE b Carusos Italian Imports

    1212 Hertel Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-875-2797 Tues. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun.: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Located conveniently in Buffalos Little Italy, selling Italian and American foods.

    c First Light Farm & Creamery E. Bethany, NY 14054 585-297-5341 / www.First-Light-Farm.com Open daily, year-round. Cheese-making workshops. Advanced registration required.

    d Kutters Cheese Factory Store 857 Main Rd. (Rt. 5) / Corfu, NY 14036 585-599-3693 / www.KutterCheese.com Group tours available. Open daily, year-round. World-class cheese manufacturer and factory outlet.

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  • AWARD- WINNING DINING

    b Glen Iris Inn 7 Letchworth State Park / Castile, NY 14427 585-493-2622 / www.GlenIrisInn.com Group tours available. Open April - October. Reservations strongly encouraged for groups. Experience fine dining in the beautiful atmosphere of Letchworth State Park.

    c Martin Cooks 346 Connecticut St. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-259-9306 / www.MartinCooks.com Tues. - Fri.: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday Brunch: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Dinner Thurs. - Sat: two seatings, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Not your everyday dining concept. 12 seats, all at the bar; enjoy five to eight course meals.

    d Valley Inn 71 East Buffalo St. / Warsaw, NY 14569 585-786-3820 Group tours available. Open year-round. Reservations required for groups. Award-wining dining in an upscale setting; daily homemade soups.

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    e Nickel City Cheese & Mercantile 423 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-882-3068 / www.NickelCityCheese.com Mon. - Sat.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Full-service, European inspired neighborhood cheese and specialty food store.

    f Premier Gourmet 3904 Maple Rd. / Amherst, NY 14226 716-877-3574 / www.PremierGourmet.com Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. WNYs leading destination for the best specialty foods and the tools to prepare them.

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  • CHOCOLATES,SWEETS and BAKERIES

    b Aletheas Chocolates 8301 Main St. / Buffalo, NY 14221 716-633-8620 / www.Aletheas.com Mon. - Sun.: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Relax with coffee and a fabulous dessert or ice cream treat.

    c Antoinettes Sweets 5981 Transit Rd. / Buffalo, NY 14043 716-684-2376 / www.AntoinettesBuffalo.com Mon. - Sat.: 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Serving up homemade candy, chocolates, and ice cream every day to Western New Yorkers.

    d Baker Farm Market & U-Pick 2100 Youngstown-Lockport Rd. / Ransomville, NY 14131 716-791-3440 Group tours available. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. U-pick or picked apples, fresh produce, pumpkins, fudge, baked goods, jams, salsa, and cider.

    e Barker Chocolate Box 9704 Townline Rd. / Barker, NY 14012 716-572-4940 / www.BarkerChocolateBox.com Open daily, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Homemade delicious chocolate candies, fudge, bon bons, or sensational cupcakes.

    f Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards 3724 Quaker Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-772-2211 / www.BeckerFarms.com Group tours available. Open May Nov.: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Dec.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A 340-acre working fruit/vegetable farm and agri-tourism destination. Winery, brewery, U-pick fruits and vegetables, and educational school tours.

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  • g Blackbird Sweets 1547 Hertel Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-253-1115 / www.BlackBirdsweets.com An independent bakery locally owned and operated.

    h BreadHive Cooperative Bakery 123 Baynes St. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-980-LOAF / www.BreadHive.com Local, worker-owned cooperative bakery that provides high quality, delicious products.

    i Buttercrumbs Bakery 13 A E. Main St. / Corfu, NY 14036 585-599-4550 / www.ButtercrumbsBakery.com Monday - Saturday A wide variety of creative and heavenly desserts in a cozy, upscale atmosphere.

    j Caramicis Bakery 1503 Hertel Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-874-2253 Daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Italian-style bakery with full bar.

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  • 1) Case-Nic Cookies 439 Main St. / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-1676 / www.CaseNicCookies.com Homemade cookies, brownies, sweet rolls, cheesecakes, pudding cakes, pies, and cookies cakes.

    1! Cherry Bank Farm 5140 Townline Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-5749 October, Mon. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; November, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. Farm market, cider mill, and fresh bakery from mid-September-December featuring homemade pies, baked good, pumpkins, and more.

    1@ Chrusciki Bakery 80 W. Drullard Ave. / Lancaster, NY 14086 716-681-9866 / www.BuffaloAngelWings.com Mon.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues. - Fri.: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun.: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Specialize in gourmet breads and delectable desserts with an old-world, European flair.

    1# Dalrymples Farm 6582 East Lake Rd. / Appleton, NY 14008 716-778-7206 Open July - October, daily. Fresh-picked apples, raspberries, plums, apricots, peaches, seasonal vegetables, pies, jams, and eggs.

    1$ Dellas Chocolates 512 Main St. / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-5815 / www.DellasChocolates.com Handmade chocolates, including truffles, chocolate patties, holiday candies, and many specialty items (including sugar free).

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  • 1% Dessert Deli Bakery & Cafe 716 Maple Rd. / Buffalo, NY 14221 716-689-2115 / www.DessertDeliBakery.com Mon. - Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Products range from cookies and cupcakes to novelty cakes, birthday cakes, and wedding cakes.

    1^ Di Camillo Bakery 5329 Main St. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-635-6504 / www.DiCamilloBakery.com Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hearth-baked bread and classic Italian cookies and confections since 1920.

    1& Di Camillo Bakery (multiple locations) 811 Linwood Ave. / Niagara Falls, NY 14305 716-282-2341 / www.DiCamilloBakery.com Open daily, year-round: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. A local favorite since 1920. Specializes in freshly-baked Italian bread, gourmet biscotti, jams, Italian cookies, holiday cakes, and so much more!

    1* Dolci Dessert Bakery & Gelateria 802 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-310-4918 / www.DolciBakery.com Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun.: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Locally-made desserts and treats. Chocolates, gelato, cakes, tarts, and more.

    1( Elm Street Bakery 72 Elm St. / East Aurora, NY 14052 716-652-4720 / www.ElmStreetBakery.com Tues. -Fri. 7 a.m. - 9p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Seating for Dinner: Tues. - Sat. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Elm Street Bakery is a family-owned local bakery, cafe, and market.

    2) Everyday Gourmet 502 Cayuga Rd. / Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716-417-6576 / www.EDayGourmet.com/Bakery-Cafe.html Open year-round, Mon. - Fri.: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat.: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Delicious custom cut-out cookies, gourmet cupcakes, and an array of mini desserts.

    2! Fairy Cakes Cupcakes 289 Parkside Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14214 716-688-0361 / www.FairyCakesOnline.com Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wide selection of fresh-baked cakes, cupcakes, muffins, chocolates, and also serving coffee and tea.

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  • 2@ Firefly Cupcakes 700 Main St. / East Aurora, NY 14052 716-655-4949 / www.FireflyCupcakes.com Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri, 9 a.m. -.11p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. -.11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Try your choice of countless couture cupcake flavors packaged thoughtfully or arranged in a custom display.

    2# Five Points Bakery & Toast Cafe 44 Brayton St. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-884-8888 / www.FivePointsBakery.com Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Local-owned and grown bakery and grocery store. Homemade bread, pastries daily.

    2$ Gregrys Bakery 13 N. Lake Ave. / Bergen, NY 14416 585-494-1263 / www.GregrysBakery.com Open daily, year-round. Offering a variety of fresh baked pies, cookies, cakes, scones, and light breakfast and lunches.

    2% Hall Apple Farm 6100 Ruhlman Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-434-0838 Open year-round. Apples and other seasonal fruit. Cider mill, bakery, chocolate, and specialty holiday items.

    2^ Harris Farm Market & Greenhouses 8475 Ridge Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-772-5229 Open May - October, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wide selections of fruits and vegetables, ice cream, honey, pump-kins, and flowers.

    2& La Patisserie 28 Old Falls St. / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-210-2587 / www.NFCulinary.org Open Sun. - Mon.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Offering fresh-baked goods and coffee drinks. Located inside the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.

    2* Mangia Caf & Bakery 621 Center St. / Lewiston, NY 14092 716-754-1517 Open daily, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Locally-owned breakfast and lunch cafe, also specializing in homemade baked goods.

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  • 2( Mazureks Bakery 543 South Park Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14204 716-853-7833 / www.MazureksBakery.com Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Coffee, eclairs, donuts, cookies, breads, gluten-free goods and more.

    3) Melanies Sweets Unlimited 999 Broadway / Buffalo, NY 14212 716-895-1959 Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Operating for over 25 years, Melanies creates luscious treats for customers.

    3! Muscoreils Fine Desserts & Gourmet Bistro 3960 Niagara Falls Blvd. / North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-692-9081 / www.Muscoreils.com Mon.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. - Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Your bakery for fine desserts, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    3@ Oh Pour lamour Du Chocolat 4476 Main St. / Buffalol, NY 14226 716-240-9815 / www.OhPourLamourDuChocolat.com Mon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. A chocolate shop wholly devoted to creating chocolates and confections in the Parisian tradition of uncompromising quality and exquisite style.

    3# Olivers Candies 211 W. Main St. (Rt. 5) / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-5888 / www.OliversCandies.com Group tours available. Open daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., year round. Homemade custard ice cream, chocolates, and confections.

    3$ Paulas Donuts 2319 Sheridan Dr. / Tonawanda, NY 14223 716-862-4246 / www.PaulasDonuts.com Monday - Sunday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Paulas has over 30 varieties of donuts as well as pastries, muffins, and much more!

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  • 3% Platters Chocolates 954 Oliver St. / North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-693-5391 / www.PlattersChocolates.com Open Monday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. A local favorite serving the community since 1938. Specializing in assorted chocolates and sponge candy.

    3^ Romeo & Juliets Bakery & Cafe 1292 Hertel Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-873-5730 / www.RJCaffe.com Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Offer a variety of freshly-baked goods, pizza, focaccia panini, breads, wine, and more!

    3& Russ Pastry Shop 294 West Ferry St. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-881-7080 Monday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stop into this mom-and-pop pastry shop for delicious treats, including pastry hearts.

    3* Schwab Farm Market & Bakery 9035 Rochester Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-735-7570 / www.SchwabsFarm.com Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Farm-grown fruits and vegetables. Bakery and deli, great pies!

    3( Singer Farm NATURALS 6730 East Lake Rd. / Appleton, NY 14008 716-778-7077 / www.SingerFarmNaturals.com Open daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fresh farm fruit, organic gourmet garlic, and other products to support healthy, sustainable living.

    4) Sweet Ecstasy Bakery & Bistro 201 E. Main St. (Rt. 5) / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-0571 / www.SweetEcstasyBakery.com Group tours available. Call for hours. Lunches and desserts available in GO ARTs restored brick building.

    4! Sweet Jennys Chocolates and Ice Cream 5732 Main St. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-631-2424 / www.SweetJennysWilliamsville.com Mon. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Artisan chocolates and homemade ice cream.

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  • 4@ Sweet Peas Cupcakery Caf 23 Jackson St. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-344-5627 / www.SweetPeasCupcakery.com Mon.: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fri.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat.: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Over 60 kinds of cupcakes, seasonally-themed items and beverages.

    4# Sweet Sarahs 137 N Center St. / Perry, NY 14530 585-237-0187 / www.SweetSarahsChocolates.com Open year-round. Handmade chocolates, pastries, pies, and ice cream treats.

    4$ Sweet_ness 7 Cafe Grant Street 220 Grant St. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-883-1738 / www.Sweetness7.com Mon. - Fri.: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat. - Sun.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. A coffeehouse and creperie offering peace, love and thin pancakes.

    4% Sweet_ness 7 Cafe Parkside Avenue 301 Parkside Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-834-1954 / www.Sweetness7.com Daily: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. A coffeehouse and creperie offering peace, love and thin pancakes.

    4^ The Cupcake Orchard 4174 North Buffalo Rd. / Orchard Park, NY 14217 716-662-4217 / www.CupcakeOrchard.com Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Cupcake Orchard is the Southtowns destination to make life a little sweeter!

    4& Village Bake Shoppe 417 Center St. / Lewiston, NY 14092 716-754-2300 / www.VillageBakeShoppe.com Open year-round. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat.: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri.: 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun.: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. For over 20 years, they have provided millions of dessert lovers with made-from-scratch, quality desserts, made only with the freshest ingredients.

    4* Wagner Farm & Market Inc. 2672 Lockport Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-4440 Group tours available. Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Year-round, full-service farm market. Wagners Grill & Ice Cream, fruit and gift baskets, grocery and deli.

    4( Watsons Chocolates 738 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo NY 14222 716-884-3216 / www.WatsonsChocolates.com Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Manufactures and offers a large variety of chocolates for sale.

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  • CLASSES and WORKSHOPSb Auburn Watson Culinary Arts Center

    3295 Walden Ave. / Depew, NY 14043 716-818-1140 / www.CulinaryArtsCenter.org Hands-on classes give you the opportunity to work closely with the chef.

    c First Light Farm & Creamery Cheese & Greek Yogurt Making Classes E. Bethany, NY 14054 585-297-5341 / www.First-Light-Farm.com Open daily. Learn to make artisanal cheese and Greek yogurt. Advanced registration required.

    d Cornell Cooperative Extension 420 E. Main St. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-3040 / http://Genesee.CCE.Cornell.edu Open Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gardening workshops, agriculture classes, and plant sales.

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  • e Hurd Orchards 17260 Ridge Rd. / Holley, NY 14470 585-638-8838 / www.HurdOrchards.com Nature and floral workshops.

    f Niagara Falls Culinary Institute 28 Old Falls St. / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-210-2525 / www.NFCulinary.org Group tours available. Sun. - Mon.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Unique culinary arts cooking classes, wine classes, and more! Programs vary throughout the year.

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  • FAMOUS FOODb Beef on Weck at Charlie the Butchers

    1065 Wehrle Dr. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-633-8330 / www.CharlieTheButcher.com Mon. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Taste what Buffalo is all about! Carving Buffalos world-famous beef on weck.

    c Beef on Weck at Pok-A-Dot 229 Ellicott St. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-6775 Mon. - Fri.: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat.: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun.: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Quick food, great price! Try their famous beef on weck.

    d Beef on Weck at Schwabls Restaurant 789 Center Rd. / West Seneca, NY 14224 716-675-2333 / www.Schwabls.com Sun. - Thurs.: 1 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schwabls serves up high-quality roast beef on-demand.

    e Charcoal Hotdogs at Teds Jumbo Red Hots Inc. 2351 Niagara Falls Blvd. / Amherst, NY 14228 716-675-4662 / www.TedsHotDogs.com Open daily, 10:30 a.m - 10:30 p.m. Famous charcoal-broiled hot dogs, homemade hot sauce, old-fashioned milkshakes, and more.

    f Chicken Wings at Anchor Bar 1047 Main St. / Buffalo, NY 14209 716-883-1134 / www.AnchorBar.com Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri.: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sat.: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. The birthplace of the Buffalo wing.

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  • g Chicken Wings at Duffs Famous Wings 3651 Sheridan Dr. / Amherst, NY 14226 716-834-6234 / www.DuffsWings.com Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat.: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. The perfect place to catch a game, this sports bar features an assortment of wings and sauces.

    h Custard & Beef on Weck at Andersons Frozen Custard 2335 Sheridan Dr. / Buffalo, NY 14223 716-875-5952 / www.AndersonsCustard.com Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Serving the best roast beef, frozen custard, and homemade ice cream in WNY.

    i Louies Texas Red Hots 2811 Bailey Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14215 716-835-8200 / www.LouiesTexasRedHots.com Locally-owned and operated. The original Louies Texas Red Hots.

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  • FARM TO TABLE

    b Canaans Butcher Block 33 S. Main St. / Perry, NY 14530 585-237-2117 / www.CanaansButcherBlock.com Group tours available. Open year-round. No dining on premise; shopping only. Custom butcher shop using locally-sourced meat.

    c Merge 439 Delaware Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14202 716-842-0600 / www.MergeBuffalo.com Mon. - Sat.: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Serving local food, catering especially to vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free.

    j Prime Rib & Clams Casino at Red Osier Landmark Restaurant 6492 Main Rd. (Rt. 5) / Stafford, NY 14143 585-343-6972 / www.RedOsier.com Group tours available. Open year-round, Tuesday - Sunday. Known regionally for their cooked-to-perfection prime rib, carved tableside.

    1) Ribs (BBQ & Garlic Rub) at Alexs Place Restaurant 8322 Park Rd. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-344-2999 / www.AlexsRibs.com Group tours available. Open daily. Award-winning ribs and steaks cooked over charcoal in an open kitchen.

    1! Sponge Candy & Ribbon Candy at Olivers Candies 211 W. Main St. (Rt. 5) / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-5888 / www.OliversCandies.com Group tours available. Open daily, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fragile ribbon candy, melt-in-your-mouth sponge candy, and rich ice cream.

    1@ The Haystack from Lewiston Silo Restaurant 115 N. Water St. / Lewiston, NY 14092 716-754-9680 / www.LewistonSilo.com Group tours available. Open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily during summer months Adam Richman from Travel Channels Man V. Food visited in 2010. Adam called the Beef on Weck, Beef on Wonderful. Haystack also featured!

    1# Yanceys Fancy Cheese at Kutters Cheese Factory Store 857 Main Rd. (Rt. 5) / Corfu, NY 14036 585-599-3693 / www.KuttersCheese.com Group tours available. Open daily, year-round. World-class cheese manufacturer and factory outlet. Try one of their award-winning flavored cheddars.

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    e Trattoria Aroma 307 Bryant St. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-881-7592 / www.AromaBryant.com Fri.: 11:30 a.m - 11 p.m; Sat.: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Contemporary Italian with a focus on local foods. Award-win-ning exclusive Italian wine list.

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  • FARMERS' MARKETS

    b Arcade Farmers Market Prestolite Parking Lot, Main St. / Arcade, NY 14009 Open Saturdays, June -September.

    c Agles Farm Market 7952 Gowanda State Rd. / Eden, NY 14057 716-992-4290 Open year-round. Offers berries, vegetables, pumpkins, honey, and maple products.

    d Awald Farms 10692 Gurney/Walnut St. / North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-3162 / www.AwaldFarms.com Group tours available. May - September U-pick and fresh-picked strawberries starting mid-June; blueberries, raspberries starting July 1.

    e Baker Farm Market & U-Pick 2100 Youngstown-Lockport Rd. / Ransomville, NY 14131 716-791-3440 Group tours available. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. U-pick or picked apples, fresh produce, pumpkins, fudge, baked goods, jams, salsa, and cider.

    f Barker Farmers Market 5 Main St. and Quaker Rd. / Barker, NY 14012 716-795-3787 Group tours available. Open June -September, Thursdays: 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, Mennonite bakery, organic beef, goat milk body products, handmade crafts, and more.

    g BlueBerry Ridge Farm 12201 Gowanda State Rd. / Lawtons, NY 14091 716-337-2037 Group tours available. Open June & July, daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. U-pick blueberry farm. Ready-picked blueberries also available at farm stand.

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  • h Bowman Farms, Inc. 11259 Gowanda State Rd. / North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-2965 / www.BowmanFarmsInc.com Group tours available. Open June - October, daily: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Locally-grown seasonal fruits and vegetables available from June through October.

    i Brant Apple Farm 1355 Route 249 / Irving, NY 14081 www.BrantAppleFarm.com Group tours available. Open apple season, Mon., Tues., Thurs. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick apple farm with 12 varieties. Open during apple season.

    j Browns Berry Patch 14264 Roosevelt Hwy. / Waterport, NY 14571 585-682-5569 / www.BrownsBerryPatch.com Group tours available. U-pick berries, apples, pumpkins. Harvest events, gift shop, ice cream, pies, deli, childrens barnyard adventure.

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  • 1) Chiavettas Potatoes & Greenhouse 9784 South Main St. / Angola, NY 14006 716-549-0458 / www.SouthtownsFarmTrail.org/2012/08/23/ chiavettas-potatoes-greenhouse/ Open daily, March - October 31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Greenhouse open March 1 -July 15. Produce stand open August 1 - October 31. Grow and sell quality flowers and vegetables at stand and greenhouses.

    1! Clinton Bailey Farmers Market 1443-1517 Clinton St. / Buffalo, NY 14206 716-822-2466 / www.ClintonBaileyMarket.com Open all year. May 1 - Oct. 31: Sun. - Fri: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Nov. 1 - Apr 30: Sat.: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fresh, locally-grown produce and substantial savings.

    1@ Crnkovichs Farm Market 8041 E. Main St. (Rt. 5) / LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-7259 Cute stand with seasonal plants, vegetables, fruit, and more.

    1# Downtown Batavia Public Market Corner of Bank Street & Alva Place / Batavia, NY 14020 585-344-0900 / www.DowntownBataviaNY.com June - September, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Craft vendors, baked goods, and produce.

    1$ Downtown Country Market Main Street / Buffalo, NY 14202 716-856-3150 / www.BuffaloPlace.com Jun. - Sept., Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. From the sweetest strawberries of June to the plumpest pump-kins and apples of autumn, you will find a harvest full of favorites.

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  • 1% East Aurora Farmers Market Grey Street / East Aurora, NY 14052 716-771-9590 Open May - November, every Wednesday and Saturday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. One of the finest farm markets in the state, if not the country.

    1^ Eden Valley Growers, Inc. 7502 North Gowanda State Rd. / Eden, NY 14057 716-992-3934 / www.SouthtownsFarmTrail.org/2012/10/09/ eden-valley-growers-inc/ Open year-round. Vegetable-growing farm cooperative. Eden Valley provides one-stop-shopping.

    1& Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway Buffalo, NY 14222 716-881-0707 / www.ElmwoodMarket.org Saturdays from mid-May through the end of November Features more than 30 vendors selling fresh, seasonal, and local products.

    1* Farmers Market at the Williamsville Mill 56 East Spring St. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-565-6099 / www.WilliamsvilleFarmersMarket.com May - October. Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open-air market featuring the highest quality, locally grown fruits and more.

    1( Fentons Produce 3323 Pratt Rd. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-9491 / www.FentonsProduce.com Jun. - Nov., Daily 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Third-generation farm with greenhouse, produce, and U-pick.

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  • 2) Genesee Country Farmers Market 8315 Park Rd. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-226-3058 June - October, Tues. & Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wide variety of produce, meat, baked goods, and featured wine.

    2! Goodmans Farm Market 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext. / Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716-731-3231 Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Specializing in perennials and annuals in-season. Also available: fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, poinsettias, and other house plants.

    2@ Hamburg Farmers Market Main and Buffalo Streets / Hamburg, NY 14075 716-649-7917 May - November. Every Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Offer fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and so much more.

    2# Harris Farm Market & Greenhouses 8475 Ridge Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-772-5229 Open May - October, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wide selections of fruits and vegetables, ice cream, honey, pumpkins, and flowers.

    2$ Hen-Hawk Acres 13439 Genesee Rd. / Chaffee, NY 14030 716-496-5380 / www.HenHawkAcres.com Group tours available. Open year-round. Hours vary. Almost everything offered at the store comes from their own farm or other local farmers.

    2% Hillers Sweet Corn Farm Market 2039 Lockport Olcott Rd. / Burt, NY 14028 716-946-5308 Opening weekend: 2nd weekend in July. Tuesday -Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call for fall hours. Family-run business specializing in fresh sweet corn, picked hourly. Other homegrown fruits and vegetables available.

    2^ Holland Farmers Market Route 16 / Holland, NY 14080 716-537-9590 / www.HollandFarmersMarket.blogspot.com Open May - November, Wednesdays & Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays only through mid-December. A variety of vendors offer fresh organic produce, fruit, and much more

    2& Hurd Orchards 17260 Ridge Rd. / Holley, NY 14470 585-638-8838 / www.HurdOrchards.com U-pick fruits, preserves, baked goods, 42 varieties of apples. Scheduled lunches, classes, and tastings by reservation.

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  • 2* Kerns Farm Market 7660 Alleghany Rd. (Rt. 77) / Basom, NY 14013 585-762-8892 Open daily, year-round. Specializing in strawberries, sweet corn, and potatoes.

    2( Kydds Farm Market 3573 Saunder Settlement Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-5003 Open during summer months 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wide variety of in-season products including fruits, vegetables, honey, preserves, and more!

    3) Larkin Market 745 Seneca St. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-362-2665 / www.LarkinSquare.com Summers. Thursdays, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Offering products unique to the market scene of Buffalo, varying from vintage dealers, arts, artisans, services, fresh and prepared food and beverage and community organizations.

    3! LaRoses Farm Market & Garden Center 5759 Ridge Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-9352 / www.LaRoseGardenCenter.com Open May - October, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick strawberries available in-season. Flowers, hanging baskets and pots, fresh fruit and vegetables.

    3@ LeRoy Farmers Market Trigon Park (Rt. 5) / LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-8553 Late June - mid Oct., Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Live entertainment, seasonal produce, honey, meat, and more.

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  • 3# Lockport Farmers Market Walnut at Cottage St. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-439-6676 Group tours available. July - August, Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Local farmers, wineries, and artisans, featuring fresh produce, jams, wine, and baked goods.

    3$ LynOaken Farm Market 10609 Ridge Rd. / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-1060 / www.LynOakenFarms.com Group tours available. Fresh apples, cider, gourmet foods, gift shop, and wine tasting room. Apple picking.

    3% Massachusetts Avenue Project 389 Massachusetts Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-816-0961 / Mass-Ave.org Call for hours 1 acre of urban land centered on Massachusetts Avenue on the West Side of Buffalo, consisting of 3 greenhouses, urban chickens, aquaponic fish farms, worm composting facilities and many vegetable growing spaces

    3^ Niagara Falls City Market Market Square - 18th St. and Pine Ave. / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-946-7473 Group tours available. Open year-round, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Explore local favorites year-round. Crafts, fruits and vegetables, flowers, honey, sausages, and more.

    3& North Buffalo Farmers Market 1113 Hertel Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 June - November, Thursdays: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Offer organic and locally-grown produce, fresh coffee, organic juice and smoothies, and more.

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  • 3* North Tonawanda City Market Payne Ave. and Robinson St. / North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-830-6025 Group tours available. Open year-round, Tues., Thurs. & Sat.: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open-air market featuring a variety of seasonal items, fresh fruits and vegetables, coffee, herbs, chocolate, cheese, and much more!

    3( Orleans County Farmers Market Albion Save-a-Lot Parking Lot, 320 W. Ave. / Albion, NY 14411 585-798-3986 June - October, Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    4) Orleans County Farmers Market- Medina Canal Port (behind Main St., Rt. 63) / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-3986 June - October, Thursdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

    4! Park Place Market 630 Main St. / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-696-0110 Group tours available. Seasonal; Tuesday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Downtown access to fresh produce, local delicacies, unique artisan offerings, and other specialty items.

    4@ Perry Farmers Market Perry Festival Plaza, Main St. / Perry, NY 14530 www.PerryFarmersMarket.com Open from third Saturday in June to September. 15-20 vendors weekly.

    4# Pullys Farm Market 8160 Lake Rd. (Rt. 19) / LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-2280 / www.PullysFarmMarket.com Open May - mid Nov.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gifts, vegetables, bedding plants, and a pumpkin cannon.

    4$ Reigles Market on Main 11745 Ridge Rd. / Medina, NY 14103 585-590-2097 Seasonal roadside farm market, indoor market with honey, maple syrup.

    4% Rushs Farm Market 2120 Eagle Harbor Rd. / Albion, NY 14411 585-682-3378 May - November Seasonal homegrown fruits and vegetables, U-pick pumpkin patch for kids, gift shop.

    4^ Schwab Farm Market & Bakery 9035 Rochester Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-735-7570 / www.SchwabsFarm.com Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Farm-grown fruits and vegetables. Bakery and deli, great pies!

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  • 4& Stonehill Orchard 2365 Shirley Rd. / North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-2380 August - November. Open daily, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick apples and grapes, as well as cider, honey, and maple products.

    4* Tom Towers Farm Market 759 Youngstown-Lockport Rd. / Youngstown, NY 14174 716-745-9538 Open July - December, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Youngstown farmers specializing in tree-ripe peaches, tomatoes, herbs, and other seasonal vegetables.

    4( Wagner Farm & Market Inc. 2672 Lockport Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-4440 Group tours available. Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Full-service farm market. Wagners Grill & Ice Cream, fruit and gift baskets, grocery, and deli.

    5) Watt Country Farm Market 3121 Oak Orchard Rd., Rt. 98 / Albion, NY 14411 585-589-8000 / www.WattFarms.com Group tours available. Farm market, gift shop, U-pick fruits, ice cream, homemade fudge, orchard train rides.

    5! Wheatfield Farmers Market Town Hall Community Center - 2800 Church Rd. / Wheatfield, NY 14120 716-694-6441 Group tours available. Open mid-June - mid-October, Wednesdays: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, cheese, meats, pasta, cider, and more!

    5@ Winter Market at Horsefeathers 346 Connecticut St. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-881-0046 / www.HorsefeathersMarket.com January - May, Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    5# Zittels Country Market 4415 Southwestern Blvd. / Hamburg, NY 14057 716-649-3010 / www.Zittels.com Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Wednesday Proud to provide the freshest of locally-grown produce from the Eden Valley!

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  • FOOD FESTIVALS and AGRICULTURAL FAIRS

    b Agri-Palooza! 6470 Rt. 20A / Perry, NY 14530 585-237-0230 / www.Facebook.com/Agripalooza Group tours available. First Sunday in June. A celebration of all things agriculture! Farm to be announced Spring 2015.

    c Eden Corn Festival Eden, NY 14057 www.EdenCornFest.com Buttery, juicy, sweet corn on the cob, served fresh and piping hot.

    d Fall Festival Clarence Antique World 11111 Main St. / Clarence, NY 14031 716-759-8483

    e Genesee County Fair 5056 Main St. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-344-2424 / www.GCFair.com Group tours available. Third week in July, Tuesday - Saturday. Parade, animals, rides, exhibits, events, and more.

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  • f Larkin Square - Food Truck Tuesdays 745 Seneca St. / Buffalo, NY 14210 716-362-2665 / www.LarkinSquare.com May - October, Tuesdays: 5 p.m. 8 p.m. More than 20 food trucks, live music on The Boardwalk, beer, wine, and other beverages.

    g National Buffalo Wing Festival Coca-Cola Field / Buffalo, NY 14203 www.BuffaloWing.com Over 100 different flavors of chicken wings from restaurants throughout the country.

    h Niagara County Peach Festival Academy Park - 9th St. and Center St. / Lewiston, NY 14092 716-405-7048 / www.LewistonKiwanis.org Group tours available. First weekend in September. An old-fashioned festival with a parade, peach shortcake, food, carnival rides, and three days of stage entertainment.

    i Niagara Wine & Culinary Festival Academy Park - 9th St. and Center St. / Lewiston, NY 14092 www.NiagaraWineAndCulinaryFestival.com Group tours available. Last weekend in July, Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy three wine tastings at each participating winery. Keepsake wine glass included. Food vendors and other activities.

    j Orleans County 4-H Fair 12690 Rt. 31 / Albion, NY 14411 585-798-4265 / www.Orleans4-HFair.com Last full week of July. The Greatest Little Fair in WNY.

    1) Taste of Buffalo Delaware Avenue / Downtown Buffalo, NY The largest two-day food festival in the United States.

    1! Taste of Lockport Ida Fritz Park / Lockport, NY 14094 716-439-9520 / www.TheTasteOfLockport.com Group tours available. August, one day only. Each year, approximately 7,500 Western New Yorkers attend to sample over 25 restaurants and wineries, enjoy live music, and other family activities.

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  • 1@ W&J Awald Farms Falls Festival 2258 Shirley Rd. / North Collins, NY 14111

    1# Wyoming County Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival Main St. Festival Plaza / Perry, NY 14530 www.ILovePerryNY.com Group tours available. Date TBD. Festival to decide the best chicken wing in Wyoming County.

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    b Alpina Yogurt Available at Tops Friendly Market / Batavia, NY 14020 www.AlpinaUS.com Enjoy flavored Greek yogurt and Greek yogurt with granola manufactured in Batavia, NY.

    c Muller Quaker Yogurt Available at Walmart/Tops Friendly Market / Batavia, NY 14020 www.MullerQuaker.com Three varieties of yogurt (Muller Greek Corner, Muller Corner, and Muller Fruit Up) are manufactured in Batavia, NY.

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  • HONEY b Baker Farm Market & U-Pick

    2100 Youngstown-Lockport Rd. / Ransomville, NY 14131 716-791-3440 Group tours available. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. U-pick or picked apples, fresh produce, pumpkins, fudge, baked goods, jams, salsa, and cider.

    c Becken Farms 2585 Upper Mountain Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-3329 Open April - November, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Apples, cider, asparagus, baked goods, berries, grapes, honey, preserves, and other fresh fruits and vegetables.

    d Gary Bee Haven 10240 Clarksburg Rd. / Eden, NY 14057 716-337-2478 Open year-round. Please call ahead. Honey and honey products.

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  • e Goodmans Farm Market 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext. / Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716-731-3231 Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Specializing in perennials and annuals in-season. Fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, poinsettias, and other house plants.

    f Hall Apple Farm 6100 Ruhlman Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-434-0838 Open year-round. Apples and other seasonal fruit. Cidermill, bakery, chocolate, and specialty holiday items.

    g Harris Farm Market & Greenhouses 8475 Ridge Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-772-5229 Open May - October, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wide selections of fruits and vegetables, ice cream, honey, pumpkins, and flowers.

    h Hens Honey Bee Farm 5566 Irish Rd. / North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-625-9322 / www.HensHoneyBeeFarm.com Open year-round for off-premise sales. Available at farm markets and festivals. Raw, organic, NYS-native wildflower and tree varietal honey and bee products produced to USDA organic standards.

    i Hillside Hives Apiary 3439 Lindsey Rd. / Attica, NY 14011 585-356-1415 Open year-round. Honey, beeswax, candles, and more.

    j Kydds Farm Market 3573 Saunder Settlement Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-5003 Open during summer months, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wide variety of in-season products including fruits, vegetables, honey, preserves, and more!

    1) LaRoses Farm Market & Garden Center 5759 Ridge Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-9352 / www.LaRoseGardenCenter.com Open May - October, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick strawberries available in-season. Flowers, hanging baskets and pots, fresh fruit and vegetables also available.

    1! Midgard Meadery c/o Potoczaks Bee Farm 541 Bell Rd. / Corfu, NY 14036 716-713-4535 / www.MidgardWinery.com Open May - October, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Honey wines, honey, and beeswax candles may be purchased online.

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  • 1@ Murphy Orchards 2402 McClew Rd. / Burt, NY 14028 716-778-7926 / www.MurphyOrchards.com Group tours available. Open May - November, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; November - April, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. U-pick fruit, farmers market, Tea-Room and gift shop. Preserves made on-site.

    1# Never-Rest Farm 10890 Domes Rd. / East Concord, NY 14055 716-592-0525 / www.SouthtownsFarmTrail.org/2013/05/28/ never-rest-farm/ The retail shop features honey, beeswax products, felt, baskets, and leather products.

    1$ Russells U-Pick Blueberries 7415 Lake Rd. (Hwy. 18) / Appleton, NY 14008 716-622-1337 / www.WhittierFruitFarm.com Open mid July - August, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pick your own Highbush Blueberries. Pre-picked blueberries sold by the peck.

    1% Schwab Farm Market & Bakery 9035 Rochester Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-735-7570 / www.SchwabsFarm.com Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Farm-grown fruits and vegetables. Bakery and deli, great pies!

    1^ Seames Honey 6801 W. Main Rd. (Rt. 5) / LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-7985 Available September until sold out. Honey and beeswax available at their roadside stand.

    1& Singer Farm NATURALS 6730 East Lake Rd. / Appleton, NY 14008 716-741-4549 / www.SingerFarmNaturals.com Open daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fresh farm fruit, organic gourmet garlic, and other products to support healthy, sustainable living.

    1* Wagner Farm & Market Inc. 2672 Lockport Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-4440 Group tours available. Open year-round, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Full-service farm market. Wagners Grill & Ice Cream, fruit and gift baskets, grocery and deli.

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    d Bray Farms 1597 Bray Rd. / Arcade, NY 14009 585-492-3659 Group tours available. Open year-round, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. All kinds of maple products, fruits and vegetables for purchase.

    e Gables Maple Syrup 5095 Kaiser Rd. / Lawtons, NY 14091 716-592-5247 Open daily, year-round. Pure maple syrup and confections made the old-fashioned way.

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  • f Gaeta Family Farm 3789 Ridge Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-439-9435 Group tours available. Open weekends in March for Maple Weekend. 140+ tap operation. Demonstrations on how sap is collected and boiled down to produce pure maple syrup.

    g Glosser Farms 4088 Rt. 20A / Warsaw, NY 14569 585-786-2682

    h Hofheins Maple 1058 Attica-Gulf Rd. / Attica, NY 14011 585-591-3711 Group tours available. Open year-round. Fresh, pure maple products.

    i Maple Grove Farms 4394 S. Holley Rd. / Holley, NY 14470 585-638-8612 / www.MapleWeekend.com Group tours available. Visit the sugar house for maple tastings; demonstrations on Maple Weekend. Maple products year-round.

    j Merle Maple Farm 1884 Rt. 98 / Attica, NY 14011 585-535-7136 / www.MerleMaple.com Group tours available. Open year-round, Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pure maple syrup, molded maple, maple sugar, and much more.

    1) Out-On-A-Limb Maple Farm 5680 Webster Rd. / Wyoming, NY 585-495-6803 / www.OutOnALimbMaple.com Group tours available. Open year-round. Call ahead. Maple products, gift baskets, and more.

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  • 1! Randalls Maple 10307 Smithley Rd. / Alexander, NY 14005 585-547-3596 / www.RandallsMaple.com Group tours available. Products available year-round. Products, as well as research, demonstrations, heritage, and education.

    1@ Sage Family Maple 4449 Sage Rd. / Warsaw, NY 14569 585-786-5684

    1# Sweet Dream Maple Farm 1116 Reynolds Rd. / Corfu, NY 14036 585-599-3590 / www.SweetDreamMapleFarm.com Group tours available. Products available year-round. Family farm with a variety of maple products, tours, and demonstrations.

    1$ Wendel Maple Farm 12502 Vaughn St. / East Concord, NY 14055 716-592-2299 Group tours available. February - April Experience how maple syrup is produced with todays modern technology versus the past.

    1% Wolf Maple Farms 9355 Chestnut Ridge Rd. / Middleport, NY 14105 716-735-9102 Group tours available. Open weekends in March for Maple Weekend. Demonstrations and displays during Maple Weekend. 600+ tap operation with sap collected by buckets and tubing. Weather-permitting, tractor rides into sugar bush.

    1^ Zimpfers Maple Products 3028 Merle Rd. / Attica, NY 14011 585-591-1190 / www.ZimpfersMapleProducts.com By appointment. Maple products year-round by appointment.

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  • ORGANIC, HEALTH and WELLNESS

    b Newbury Street Caf 470 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-886-6466 / www.NewburyStreetCafe.com Mon. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Western New Yorks first Non-GMO salad bar.

    c Press Raw Food & Juice 197 Grant St. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-464-3695 Mon. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Juices to order, all organic, all vegan, served in eco-friendly products.

    d Quench Juice Bar 5461 Main St. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-634-0713 / www.QuenchJuiceBarWilliamsville.com Mon., Wed., Fri.: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Tues., Thurs.: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Splash your canvas with healthy, wholesome smoothies and juices.

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  • e Squeeze Juicery 5419 Main St. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-565-1000 Mon. - Fri.: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Offer a large selection of healthy smoothies, juices to order, hummus, and more.

    f The Biggest Loser Resort Niagara 1083 Pit Rd. / Java Center, NY 14082 1-800-964-7903 / www.BeaverHollow.com Group tours available. Open year-round, reservations required. Fitness and healthy lifestyle resort, modeled after the hit TV show.

    g The Lodge at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure 2887 Royce Rd. / Varysburg, NY 14167 585-535-4100 / www.HiddenValleyAdventure.com Group tours available. Open May - October. Reservations required for groups. Experience fine dining with an organic and exotic twist!

    h The Meadow Cafe Delaware Park / Buffalo, NY 14214 Open daily, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. An outdoor sandwich shop and juice bar.

    i The Olive Branch 306 Ellicott St. (Rt. 63) / Batavia, NY 14020 585-344-0722 / Open daily. Fresh items and supplements.

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  • U-PICKS and ORCHARDSb Awald Farms

    10692 Gurney/Walnut St. / North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-2997 / www.AwaldFarms.com U-pick and fresh-picked strawberries starting mid-June; blueberries, raspberries starting July 1.

    c Baker Farm Market & U-Pick 2100 Youngstown-Lockport Rd. / Ransomville, NY 14131 716-791-3440 Group tours available. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. U-pick or picked apples, fresh produce, pumpkins, fudge, baked goods, jams, salsa, and cider.

    d Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards 3724 Quaker Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-772-2211 / www.BeckerFarms.com Group tours available. Open May - November, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; December: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. U-pick and pre-picked fruits and vegetables, pies, cookies, and fudge available on-site.

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  • e Blackman Homestead Farms 4472 Thrall Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-434-7116 / www.BlackmanHomesteadFarm.com Open September - December, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. A family farm since 1852. U-pick apples, pears, cider, fruit butters, fresh Thanksgiving turkeys, and homegrown beef.

    f BlueBerry Ridge Farm 12201 Gowanda State Rd. / Lawtons, NY 14091 716-337-2037 U-pick blueberry farm. Ready-picked blueberries also available at farm stand.

    g Bowman Farms, Inc. 11259 Gowanda State Rd. / North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-2965 / www.BowmanFarmsInc.com Open daily, June - October. Locally-grown seasonal fruits and vegetables available at farm stand.

    h Brant Apple Farm 1355 Route 249 / Irving, NY 14081 716-549-0112 / www.BrantAppleFarm.com U-pick apples and grapes, as well as cider, honey, and maple products.

    i Browns Berry Patch 14264 Roosevelt Hwy. / Waterport, NY 14571 585-682-5569 / www.BrownsBerryPatch.com Group tours available. U-pick berries, apples, and pumpkins. Harvest events, gift shop, ice cream, pies, deli, childrens barnyard adventure.

    j Castile Cider Mill 29 East Park Rd. / Castile, NY 14427 585-493-5298 / www.CastileCiderMill.com Cider mill tours and goods available for purchase.

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  • 1) Coulter Farms 3871 North Ridge Rd. Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-5335 www.CoulterFarmsLLC.com June - October, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick strawberries, cherries, and raspberries. Sweet corn, tomatoes, melons, peppers, squash and cauliflower also available.

    1! Curione Farms 3253 Upper Mountain Rd. Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-3789 U-pick sweet and sour cherries, ready in early July.

    1@ Duyssen Family Farm & Strawberry Patch 9178 Bater Rd. / Stafford, NY 14143 585-356-1405 / www.DuyssenFarms.com Strawberries in June, sunrise to sunset. Berries by the pint or U-pick. Produce and meat. Visit farmyard animals.

    1# Erways Christmas Tree Adventure 4202 Willow Rd. / Wilson, NY 14172 716-751-9602 / www.ErwaysChristmasTreeAdventure.com Open daily, day after Thanksgiving - December 24, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Choose and cut your own trees. Live deer and elk. Hot cocoa, wreaths, and hayrides.

    1$ Fentons Produce 3323 Pratt Rd. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-9491 / www.FentonsProduce.com Jun. - Nov., Daily 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Third-generation farm with U-pick blueberries, tomatoes, and peppers. Roadside stand.

    1% Gregs U-Pick Farm 9270 Lapp Rd. / Clarence Center, NY 14032 716-741-4239 / www.GregsUPick.com Group tours available. Mon. - Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Over 10 acres of well-cared-for strawberries.

    1^ Hill N Hollow Blueberries 7087 Rogers Rd. / Pavilion, NY 14525 585-584-3978 / www.HillNHollow.com Open mid-July to mid-August. Call ahead. Small farm offering two acres of pesticide-free U-pick berries.

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  • 1& Hurd Orchards 17260 Ridge Rd. / Holley, NY 14470 585-638-8838 / www.HurdOrchards.com U-pick fruits, preserves, baked goods, 42 varieties of apples. Scheduled lunches, classes, and tasting by reservation.

    1* LaRoses Farm Market & Garden Center 5759 Ridge Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-9352 / www.LaRoseGardenCenter.com Open May - October, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick strawberries available in-season. Flowers, hanging bas-kets, pots, and fresh fruits and vegetables also available.

    1( LynOaken Farm Market 10609 Ridge Rd. / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-1060 / www.LynOakenFarms.com Group tours available. Fresh apples, cider, gourmet foods, gift shop, and wine tasting room. Apple picking.

    2) McPherson Orchards 7971 Oatka Trail / LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-7094 / www.McPhersonOrchards.com Open late August - December, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Apples, honey, gourds, baked goods, and holiday dcor.

    2! Murphy Orchards 2402 McClew Rd. / Burt, NY 14028 716-778-7926 / www.MurphyOrchards.com Group tours available. Open May - November, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; November -April, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. U-pick fruit, farmers market, Tea-Room and gift shop. Preserves made on-site.

    2@ Petersons 6365 Ridge Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-434-8427 Open May - October, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick strawberries and tomatoes. Asparagus and squash also available.

    2# Reigles Market on Main 11745 Ridge Rd. / Medina, NY 14103 585-590-2097 Seasonal roadside farm market, indoor market with honey, maple syrup.

    2$ Roanoke Apple Farms 6370 E. Bethany-LeRoy Rd. / Stafford, NY 14143 585-768-2042 Open daily, September - November, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick apples, cider, donuts, or unique cider slush.

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  • 2% Rushs Farm Market 2120 Eagle Harbor Rd. / Albion, NY 14411 585-682-3378 May - November Seasonal homegrown fruits and vegetables, U-pick pumpkin patch for kids, gift shop.

    2^ Russells U-Pick Blueberries 7415 Lake Rd.(Hwy. 18) / Appleton, NY 14008 716-622-1337 / www.WhittierFruitFarm.com Open mid-July - August, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pick your own Highbush Blueberries. Pre-picked blueberries sold by the peck.

    2& Singer Farm NATURALS 6730 East Lake Rd. / Appleton, NY 14008 716-778-7077 / www.SingerFarmNaturals.com Open daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fresh farm fruit, organic gourmet garlic, and other products to support healthy, sustainable living.

    2* Singer Farms 6620 East Lake Rd. / Appleton, NY 14008 716-778-7330 / www.SingerFarms.com Call the U-pick hotline (716-778-7858) for current crop status. U-pick cherries in July.

    2( Stonehill Orchard 2365 Shirley Rd. / North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-2380 U-pick apples and grapes, as well as cider, honey, and maple products.

    3) W&J Awald Farms 2258 Shirley Rd. / North Collins, NY 14111 716-867-2258 Open daily, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick and already picked pumpkins, Corn Maize and Maize of Terror.

    3! Watt Country Farm Market 3121 Oak Orchard Rd. (Rt. 98) / Albion, NY 14411 585-589-8000 / www.WattFarms.com Group tours available. Farm market, gift shop, U-pick fruits, ice cream, homemade fudge. Orchard train rides.

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  • WINE, BEER and SPIRITSb 810 Meadworks

    113 W. Center St. / Medina, NY 14103 585-542-9810 Thurs. & Sun.: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Winery and brewery specializing in the production and sale of mead, an alcoholic beverage resulting from fermented honey.

    c A Gust of Sun Winery 4515 Baer Rd. / Ransomville, NY 14131 716-731-4878 / www.AGustOfSun.com Group tours available. January - April, weekends only. May - December, open daily 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Winery, tasting room, and gift shop offering a selection of award-winning sweet and dry wines. Scenic location with koi pond, outdoor seating, and upstairs lounge.

    d Alternative Brews 3488 Sheridan Dr. / Amherst, NY 14226 716-446-0424 / www.AlternativeBrews.com Mon. - Tues.: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Wed. - Fri.: 2 p.m. - 2 a.m..; Sat.: 3 p.m. - 2 a.m. Offering the largest selection of beers of any pub in the Buffalo area.

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  • e Amber Lantern Brewing Co. 44 N Main St. / Warsaw, NY 14569 855-445-7510 / www.AmberLanternBrewingCompany.com Group tours available. Open year-round. Custom brewcrafter making unique beers in Warsaw!

    f Arrowhead Spring Vineyards 4746 Town Line Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-434-8030 / www.ArrowheadSpring.com Group tours available. Open year-round, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. January - April, weekends only. Winery featuring vinifera-based wines, including meritage blends, Chardonnay, Riesling, and ice wine. High-quality barrel-aged wines from estate and locally-grown grapes.

    g Aurora Brew Works 191 Main St. / East Aurora, NY 14052 716-652-2337 Tues. - Thurs.: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Part beer store, part bar.

    h Autumn Moon Farm Winery, LLC 7585 W. Bergen Rd. / Bergen, NY 14416 585-494-6000 / www.AutumnMoonWinery.com Group tours available. Tasting room opening winter 2014. Variety wines such as apple, raspberry, and blueberry. Wine accessories.

    i Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant 56 West Chippewa St. / Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 854-9463 / www.BacchusBuffalo.com Tues. - Thurs.: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Serving large and small plates, perfect for pairing with extensive wine list.

    j Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards 3724 Quaker Rd. / Gasport, NY 14067 716-772-2211 / www.BeckerFarms.com Group tours available. Open May - November, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. December: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A 340-acre working fruit/vegetable farm and agri-tourism destination. Winery, brewery, U-pick fruits and vegetables, and educational school tours.

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  • 1) Big Ditch Brewing Company 55 E. Huron St. / Buffalo, NY 14203 716-854-5050 / www.BigDitchBrewing.com Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Buffalos newest craft brewery.

    1! Black Willow Winery 5565 West Lake Rd. / Burt, NY 14028 716-439-1982 / www.BlackWillowWinery.com Group tours available. Open January - April, weekends only. May - December, open Mon. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Family-owned winery with distinctive, rich, artisan wines and meads for wine enthusiasts, as well as those experiencing for the first time.

    1@ BlackBird Cider Works 8503 Lower Lake Rd. / Barker, NY 14012 716-795-3580 / www.BlackBirdCiders.com Group tours available. Open year-round, Mon.-Thurs.: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Weekends: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nestled in an apple orchard overlooking Lake Ontario, offering a wide range of award-winning hard ciders. Orchard tours available.

    1# Blue Monk 727 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-882-6665 / www.BmBflo.com Mon. - Thurs.: 3:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.; Fri. - Sun.: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. A Belgian beer bar with 35+ beers on tap with the majority being Belgian.

    1$ Buffalo Brewpub 6861 Main St. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-632-0552 / www.BuffaloBrewpub.com Mon. - Thurs.: 11:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Sun.: noon - 12 a.m. NYSs oldest brewpub, with 34 taps pouring fresh pub beer along with a huge selection of draft and bottled beer.

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  • 1% Chateau Niagara Winery 2466 West Creek Rd. / Newfane, NY 14108 716-778-7888 / www.ChateauNiagaraWinery.com Group tours available. Open weekends year-round, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Weekdays during summer months, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. A family-owned vineyard and winery featuring Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewrztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.

    1^ Coles 1104 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-886-1449 / www.ColesBuffalo.com Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Featuring Buffalos best draft beer selection and winner of the Best Burger in Buffalo award.

    1& Community Beer Works 15 Lafayette Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-759-4677 / www.CommunityBeerWorks.com Thurs.: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. A 1.5 bbl brewery: thats one and a half barrels, or about 47 gal-lons, per batch.

    1* Eveningside Vineyards 4794 Lower Mountain Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-867-2415 / www.Eveningside.com Group tours available. January - April, open weekends only. May - De-cember, open Thurs. - Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Boutique winery specializing in fine European-style wines in a beautiful country setting.

    1( Flight of Five Winery 2 Pine St. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-3360 / www.FlightOfFiveWinery.com Group tours available. Open year-round, daily: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Lockports urban winery located inside the historic Old City Hall overlooking the Flight of Five Locks on the Erie Canal. Wine tast-ing and local foods offered.

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  • 2) Flying Bison Brewery 840 Seneca St. / Buffalo, NY 14210 716-873-1557 / www.FlyingBisonBrewing.com Thurs.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri.: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat.: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Flying Bison Brewing Company is a packaging brewery located in the city of Buffalo.

    2! Freedom Run Winery 5138 Lower Mountain Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-4136 / www.FreedomRunWinery.com Group tours available. Open year-round. New bistro restaurant open on weekends only. Family-owned and operated winery. Enjoy fine wines and the beautiful orchards surrounding the tasting room.

    2@ Gene McCarthys Irish Pub 73 Hamburg St. / Buffalo, NY 14204 716-855-8948 / www.GeneMcCarthys.com Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. - 4 a.m. Buffalos long-time bar now features a brewery next door.

    2# Hamburg Brewing Company 6553 Boston State Rd. / Hamburg, NY 14075 716-649-3249 / www.HamburgBrewing.com Wed. & Thurs.: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri.: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat.: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Hamburg Brewing Company is dedicated to crafting great beers.

    2$ Honeymoon Trail Winery 4120 Ridge Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-438-3255 / www.HoneymoonTrailWinery.com Group tours available. Sun. - Fri.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Winter hour vary, please call. Selections of award-winning wines made from local produce, ranging from dry to sweet. Wood-burning fireplace, wine tastings, gift shop, and a selection of gourmet cheese and fine chocolate.

    2% Hunt Country Wine at Kutters Cheese Factory Store 857 Main Rd. (Rt. 5) / Corfu, NY 14036 585-599-3693 / www.KuttersCheese.com Group tours available. Open daily, year-round. World-class cheese manufacturer and factory outlet.

    2^ Hydraulic Hearth 716 Swan St. / Buffalo, NY 14210 716-248-2216 / www.HydraulicHearth.com Tues-Thurs 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bringing brick-oven pizza, brews from their satellite Community Brew Works brewery and craft cocktails to Buffalo and the Larkin District.

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  • 2& JoJo Wine Bar 5493 Sheridan Dr. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-204-8663 / www.RestaurantJojo.com Mon. - Wed.: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Thurs.: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun.: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wine bar that features delicious appetizers, wood-fired pizzas and entrees.

    2* Just Vino 846 Main St. / Buffalo, NY 14202 716-725-0166 / www.JustVino.net Monday - Sunday: 3 p.m. - 12 a.m. Wine-lovers from across WNY are enjoying this wine bar and their tapas-style snacks.

    2( Leonard Oakes Estate Winery 10609 Ridge Rd. / Medina, NY 14103 585-318-4418 / www.OakesWinery.com Group tours available. January - April, Sun. - Fri.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; May - December, Mon. - Fri.: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Award-winning wines, tasting room open year-round. Located on the Niagara Wine Trail.

    3) Long Cliff Winery 3617 Lower Mountain Rd. / Sanborn, NY 14132 716-731-3316 / www.LongCliffWinery.com Group tours available. June - December, Sun. - Fri.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Winter hours vary, please call. Dedicated to producing quality vinifera, varietal, and blended wines. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Blau Frankish.

    3! Main Street Winery 249 Main St. / Arcade, NY 14009 585-492-2739 / www.MainStreetWineAndSupplies.com Open daily for tastings. Wyoming Countys only winery! Opened fall 2014, serving a wide selection of wines.

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  • 3@ Midnight Run Wine Cellars 3301 Braley Rd. / Ransomville, NY 14131 716-751-6200 / www.MidnightRunWines.com Group tours available. Mon. - Tues.: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Wed. - Thurs.: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri. - Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Family-owned and operated farm winery. Dry to sweet wines made from regional grapes. Tastings and gift shop on site. Sand-wiches and snacks available on weekends.

    3# Niagara Landing Wine Cellars 4434 Van Dusen Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-8405 / www.NiagaraLanding.com Group tours available. Mon. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. This family-owned vineyard and winery offers award-winning wines from native, hybrid, and European varietals.

    3$ Pan-American Grill & Brewery 391 Washington St. / Buffalo, NY 14203 716-856-0062 / www.BuffaloBreweryDistrict.com/PanAm Open daily, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Restaurant brewery with seating for 300-plus with a new mezzanine-level bar evoking Buffalos rich history.

    3% Parings Wine Bar 5893 Main St. / Williamsville, NY 14221 716-630-5951 / www.ParingsWineBar.com Mon. - Thurs.: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. Extensive wine list brings together the finest dinner and dessert wines from various regions.

    3^ Pearl Street Grill & Brewery 76 Pearl St. / Buffalo, NY 14202 716-856-2337 / www.PearlStreetGrill.com Open daily, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. A fun, historic brewpub, featuring signature beers and award-winning entrees.

    3& Premier Wine & Spirits 3900 Maple Rd. / Amherst, NY 14226 716-873-6688 / www.WineDeals.com Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Premier Group is composed of three wine, liquor/spirits stores located in WNY.

    3* The Public House 1206 Hertel Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-551-6208 Tues.-Thurs. 12:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 12 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. The Public House boasts 80 beers (20 taps and 60 bottles).

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  • 3( Resurgence Brewing Company 1250 Niagara St. / Buffalo, NY 14213 716-381-9868 / www.ResurgenceBrewing.com Wed.: 4 - 9p.m.; Thurs.: 4 - 11 p.m.; Fri.: 4 - 11:30 p.m.; Sat.: 12 - 11:30 p.m.; Sun.: 12 - 5p.m. Brewery and beer garden located on the West Side of Buffalo.

    4) Salamaca Estate Winery 2660 Hindsburg Rd. / Albion, NY 14411 585-283-4094 / www.SalamacaEstateWinery.com Group tours available. Open daily 10am-6pm Winery Featuring Frontenac Dry Red, Chardonnay Fruit forward semi sweet, Vignoles Sweet white, Cayuga Sweet white semi dry

    4! Schulze Vineyards & Winery 2090 Coomer Rd. / Burt, NY 14028 716-778-8090 / www.SchulzeWines.com Group tours available. January - April, Sun. - Fri.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; May - December, Mon. -Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. A farm winery that grows vinifera, hybrid and native grapes and produces award-winning still, sparkling, and dessert wines.

    4@ Schwenk Wine Cellars 1456 Bills Rd. / Kent, NY 14477 585-682-4629 / www.SchwenkWineCellars.com Group tours available. January - March, weekends only: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.; April -May, Thurs. - Fri.: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. - Sun.: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.; June - December, Wed. -Sun.: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Award-winning wines since 1992. Tasting room open year-round.

    4# Silver Lake Brewing Project Perry, NY 14530 www.SilverLakeBrewingProject.com Group tours available. Open year-round. Custom brewcrafter to launch in Spring 2015 in Perry.

    4$ Spring Lake Winery 7373 Rochester Rd. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-439-5253 / www.SpringLakeWinery.com Group tours available. Open year-round, daily: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Beautiful Tuscan-style scenic winery located on the Niagara Escarpment. Private eight-acre lake and tasting room.

    4% Supermarket Liquors and Wine 8438 Niagara Falls Blvd. / Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716-297-7393 / www.SupermarketLiquor.com Open year-round, daily: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Great selection of the most popular brands of wines and liquors. Case discounts, groups welcome.

    4^ Tabree 4610 Main St. / Buffalo, NY 14226 716-844-8477 / www.TabreeOnMain.com Tues. - Sat.: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. A wine bar and restaurant serving only French wines.

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  • 4& The Winery at Marjim Manor 7171 East Lake Rd. / Appleton, NY 14008 716-778-7001 / www.MarjimManor.com Group tours available. Open year-round, Mon. -Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taste fruit and grape wines while you listen to the ghostly tales about the former residents of the manor. Wedding bookings available.

    4* Victorianbourg Wine Estate 4402 East Lake Rd. / Wilson, NY 14172 716-751-6576 / www.Victorianbourg.com Group tours available. Open year-round, daily: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. A beautiful estate winery producing dry and sweet wines from European wine grapes.

    4( Village Beer Merchant - Elmwood 547 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-881-1080 / www.Facebook.com/TheVillageBeerMerchant Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. The most unique and complete gourmet food and specialty beer one-stop shop in Buffalo.

    5) Village Beer Merchant - Hertel 1535 Hertel Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-768-1436 / www.Facebook.com/TheVillageBeerMerchant Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. The most unique and complete gourmet food and specialty beer one-stop shop in Buffalo.

    5! Woodcock Brothers Brewery 638 Lake St. / Wilson, NY 14172 716-333-4000 / www.WoodcockBrothersBrewery.com Group tours available. Open year-round, Mon. - Thurs.: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. The only brewery in Niagara County with brewed-on-premises beer! A micro-brewery and restaurant, with a full service food menu, all prepared in a wood-fired oven.

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  • MUST SEE ATTRACTIONSb Adventure Calls Outfitters

    4 Lower Falls Rd. / Castile, NY 14427 585-343-4710 / www.Adventure-Calls.com Group tours available. May - October. Reservations required. Experience a guided whitewater rafting trip on the mighty Genesee River in Letchworth State Park.

    c Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14222 716-882-8700 / www.AlbrightKnox.org Group tours available. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is a vibrant museum of modern and contemporary art.

    d Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirlpool St. / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-3575 / www.AquariumOfNiagara.com Group tours available. Open year-round, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Over 1,500 aquatic animals. Sharks, piranhas, sea lions, pen-guins, and more!

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  • e Arcade & Attica Railroad 492 Main St. / Arcade, NY 14009 585-492-3100 / www.ArcadeAndAtticaRR.com Group tours available. Open April - December. Reservations required for groups. Steam-engine train ride through Wyoming County countryside.

    f Balloons Over Letchworth Letchworth State Park / Castile, NY 14427 585-493-3340 / www.BalloonsOverLetchworth.com Group tours available. May - October. Reservations required. Hot-air balloon rides through Letchworth State Park.

    g Batavia Downs Gaming and Racetrack 8315 Park Rd. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-3750 / www.BataviaDownsGaming.com Group tours available. Open daily, 8 a.m. - 4 a.m. Gaming, live harness racing, restaurants, and entertainment.

    h Batavia Muckdogs Baseball 299 Bank St. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-5454 / www.Muckdogs.com Group tours available. Season is June - September. Area baseball with a bite! Single-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.

    i Beaver Meadow Audubon Center 1610 Welch Rd. / North Java, NY 14113 585-457-3228 / www.BuffaloAudubon.org Group tours available. Open year-round. Nature trails, visitors center, family activities.

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  • j Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Ave. / Buffalo, NY 14218 716-827-1584 / www.BuffaloGardens.com Group tours available. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. National historic site, education center, and tourist destination full of exotic treasures.

    1) Buffalo Bites Food Tours Elmwood & Cleveland Avenues / Buffalo, NY 14222 800-656-0713 / www.BuffaloBitesFoodTours.com Please call to check availability. On a three-hour guided walking tour, you will eat delicious samples from local eateries.

    1! The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Ct. / Buffalo, NY 14216 716-873-9644 / www.BuffaloHistory.org Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wed.: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. The museum features exhibits, an extensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, books and photographs, and more.

    1@ Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Pkwy. / Buffalo, NY 14211 716-896-5200 / www.ScienceBuff.org Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Extended hours in the summer. Special traveling exhibits, National Geographic 3D Cinema, over 700,000 artifacts and specimens and interactive science studios.

    1# Burchfield Penney Art Center 1300 Elmwood Ave. / Buffalo, NY 142222 716-878-6011 / www.BurchfieldPenney.org Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibitions and programs include art and design from the Buffalo Niagara region, historic and contemporary.

    1$ Canalside & Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park 44 Prime St. / Buffalo, NY 14203 716-846-8200 / www.CanalsideBuffalo.com / BuffaloNavalPark.org Open year-round. With hundreds of events scheduled throughout the summer, theres something for everyone at Canalside.

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  • 1% Cave of the Winds Goat Island, Niagara Falls State Park / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-278-1730 / www.NiagaraFallsStatePark.com Group tours available. Open seasonally May - October. Varies on weather conditions. Go face to face with the pounding waters and get soaked on the hurricane deck just feet from the Falls.

    1^ Charcoal Corral & Silver Lake Twin Drive-In 7037 Chapman Rd. / Perry, NY 14530 585-237-5270 / www.CharcoalCorral.com Group tours available. Open April - October. Your key to the best in food and family entertainment! Twin drive-in screens, cruise nights, and more.

    1& Cobblestone Museum 14393 Ridge Rd. West / Albion, NY 14411 585-589-9013 / www.CobblestoneMuseum.org Group tours available. National Historic Landmark. Guided tours of seven buildings housing artifacts from the Cobblestone Era (1825-1860).

    1* Darien Lake Amusement Park 9993 Alleghany Rd. (Rt. 77) / Darien Center, NY 14040 585-599-4641 / www.DarienLake.com Group tours available. May - October Amusement and water park with entertainment, onsite hotel, and camping.

    1( Darien Lakes State Park 10475 Harlow Rd. / Darien Center, NY 14040 585-547-9242 / www.NYSParks.com Group tours available. Open daily, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Trails, fishing, sandy beach, shelters, disc golf, playgrounds, skiing, and skating.

    2) Erie Canal Culvert 3707 Culvert Rd. / Medina, NY 14103 585-589-3230 / www.OrleansCountyTourism.com The only tunnel under the Erie Canal. Listed in Ripleys Believe It or Not!

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  • 2! Frank Lloyd Wrights Graycliff Estate 6472 Old lake Shore Rd. / Derby, NY 14047 716-947-9217 / www.Graycliffestate.org Group tours available. Please call to check tour schedule. Set high on a cliff with sweeping views over Lake Erie, Graycliff stands as an architectural jewel awaiting your discovery.

    2@ Frank Lloyd Wrights Martin House Complex 125 Jewett Pkwy. / Buffalo, NY 14214 716-856-3858 / www.DarwinMartinHouse.org Group tours available. Please call to check tour schedule. Five interconnected buildings, surrounding landscape, and an extensive collection of art glass/furnishings designed by Wright.

    2# Genesee County Park, Forest & Interpretive Center 11095 Bethany Center Rd. / East Bethany, NY 14054 585-344-1122 co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/index.html Group tours available. May - September, daily: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; October - April, daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Discover a variety of ecosystems and a nature center when you visit this 431-acre park.

    2$ Herschell Carrousell Factory Museum 180 Thompson St. / North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-693-1885 / www.CarrouselMuseum.org Group tours available. Open year-round. Check website for hours. Come celebrate the production of carrousels, band organs, and other instruments unique to Western NY.

    2% Hidden Valley Animal Adventure 2887 Royce Rd. / Varysburg, NY 14167 585-535-4100 / www.HiddenValleyAdventure.com Group tours available. May - October. Reservations required. Escape to the wild and get up-close and personal with exotic animals on this safari tour.

    Darien Lake Amusement Park

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  • 2^ Holland Land Office Museum 131 West Main St. / Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-4727 / www.HollandLandOffice.com Group tours available. Tues. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Museum dedicated to the history of surveying and settling WNY.

    2& Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge 1101 Casey Rd. / Basom, NY 14013 585-948-5445 / www.FWS.gov/Refuge/Iroquois Group tours available. Open daily, year-round. A wonderful bird habitat and well-established trails make this a hikers paradise.

    2* JELL-O Gallery Museum 23 E. Main St. / LeRoy, NY 14482 585-768-7433 / www.JelloGallery.org Group tours available. Open daily. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years. The history and memorabilia of Americas Favorite Dessert.

    2( Letchworth State Park 1 Letchworth State Park / Castile, NY 14427 585-493-3600 / nysparks.com/parks/79 Group tours available. Open year-round. The Grand Canyon of the East, one of the most picturesque places in WNY.

    3) Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride 5 Gooding St. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-438-0174 / www.LockportCave.com Group tours available. May - October. Varies on weather conditions. A 70-minute guided tour viewing Erie Canal Locks and a walk through 1,600-ft. water power tunnel.

    3! Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises 210 Market St. / Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-6155 / www.LocportLocks.com Group tours available. May - October. Varies on weather conditions. Enjoy a two-hour narrated cruise on the Erie Canal through two sets of working locks.

    3@ Maid of the Mist Boat Tour Prospect Point, Niagara Falls State Park / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-284-8897 / www.MaidOfTheMist.com Group tours available. May - October. Varies on weather conditions. This world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls is a spectacular half-hour ride, but the memory lasts a lifetime.

    3# Medina Historical Society Museum 406 West Ave. / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-3006 / www.HistoricMedina.org Group tours available. 1841 home houses local military items, antique tools collection, Erie Canal photos, gift shop.

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  • 3$ Medina Railroad Museum 530 West Ave. / Medina, NY 14103 585-798-6106 / www.RailroadMuseum.net Group tours available. 1905 NY Central freight house, HO scale-model railroad layout, two-hour train excursions along the Erie Canal.

    3% Mt. Albion Cemetery Route 31 East / Albion, NY 14411 585-589-5416 Group tours available. National Register of Historic Places. 100 acres of terraced hills with 30,000 grave-sites. Narrated tours.

    3^ Niagara Jet Adventures/ Whirlpool Jet Boats 555 Water St. / 115 South Water St. / Youngstown/Lewiston, NY 716-754-7121 / 888-438-4444 / www.NiagaraJet.com / www.WhirlpoolJet.com Group tours available. May - October. Varies on weather conditi