Letchworth State Park is a great year-round destination.
Visitors to this state park can expect to become totally enveloped by the areas all-encompassing natural beauty.
Letchworth is a haven.
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Best Hotels
There are several options for those seeking accommodations in Letchworth State Park.
Youre walking the same hallways asWilliam Pryor Letchworth, and youre enveloped in the history of the landscapes.
(William Pryor Letchworth is the philanthropist who founded the park in 1907 after donating his 1,000-acre estate.)
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This lodge sleeps up to eight people.
We have lots of different places to stay, lots of ways of overnighting, Baker said.
Outside of the park itself, travelers can find a number of local bed-and-breakfasts in the small surrounding towns.
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Major hotel chains are available in larger nearby cities likeBuffaloandRochester.
Hiking, biking, and showshoeing are just a few of the many activities available within the park.
The seven-mile Gorge Trail is open year-round, taking hikers along the edge of the gorge.
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In addition to hiking, visitors can also enjoy fishing, boating, and more.
With horseback riding, rafting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing trails, Letchworth has activities to do year-round.
There are also guided walks, tours, and various nature and arts programs throughout the year.
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Upcoming events can be found on theLetchworth State Park website.
Avid bird watchers can attempt to spot all 25 different species of the resident wood warblers.
Best Restaurants
When it comes to dining, there are several great choices.
Carolines is open seasonally and offers a stunning view of the parks Middle Falls.
The restaurant serves up classic American dishes and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.
The Lower Falls features a more limited menu of quick-serve items like burgers and sandwiches.
Get there early for the pies, and checktheir Facebook pagefor all the upcoming offerings.
The small town of Perry outside the park has some local restaurants for a quick bite too.
Of course, most trails, accommodations, restaurants, and camping sites are open in the summer months.
From Rochester, avid bikers can cruise down the Genesee Greenway Trail, which connects to Letchworth.
Theres alsobus servicefrom Rochester to Letchworth on select weekends.
There are four main entrances to the park on the west side.
