Buffalo has several wonderful sights to see within an hour of city limits. From an actual world wonder nominee to man-made treasures and plenty of beauty in-between, here are our picks for the seven wonders of Western New York!
- Erie Canal
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James G. Milles - Flickr When it was first built in 1825, the Erie Canal was certainly a wonder. Today, you can take tours of this historic fixture all the way from Buffalo to Albany!
- Lake Erie
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Flickr/Jen Goellnitz Fourth largest Great Lake, but number one in our hearts! Lake Erie is one of our favorite natural features in Buffalo and provides us with plenty of entertainment in the summer (and lake effect snow in the winter).
- Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park - Facebook
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Letchworth State Park - Facebook While it’s not the real deal, Letchworth State Park has been nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the East,” which - if you ask us - is close enough!
- Niagara Falls
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Andrea Mugheddu - Flickr
Tony Hisgett - Flickr This list certainly would not be complete without mentioning the ACTUAL world wonder situated in our back yard. Niagara Falls is unofficially the 8th world wonder, and anyone who has visited the falls can agree that it’s certainly worthy of the title.
- Niagara Gorge
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Aldipix - Flickr The Niagara Gorge is a 6.8-mile gorge made by the rushing water of the Niagara River. Pretty impressive!
- Panama Rocks
www.panamarocks.com Get stuck between a rock and a hard place in the best way possible at Panama Rocks! This jaw-dropping park is home to rocks that are over 300 million years old!
- Zoar Valley
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Andy Arthur - Flickr Zoar Valley has scenic overlooks and waterfalls galore. It’s a popular spot for local adventurers with great hiking trails and beautiful swimming holes!
Western New York is pretty wonderful, wouldn’t you agree? Which amazing spots are your favorites in Buffalo?
James G. Milles - Flickr
Russ Nelson - Flickr
When it was first built in 1825, the Erie Canal was certainly a wonder. Today, you can take tours of this historic fixture all the way from Buffalo to Albany!
Nick Amoscato - Flickr
Flickr/Jen Goellnitz
Fourth largest Great Lake, but number one in our hearts! Lake Erie is one of our favorite natural features in Buffalo and provides us with plenty of entertainment in the summer (and lake effect snow in the winter).
Letchworth State Park - Facebook
Rahul Nair - Flickr
While it’s not the real deal, Letchworth State Park has been nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the East,” which - if you ask us - is close enough!
John Piercy - Flickr
Andrea Mugheddu - Flickr
Tony Hisgett - Flickr
This list certainly would not be complete without mentioning the ACTUAL world wonder situated in our back yard. Niagara Falls is unofficially the 8th world wonder, and anyone who has visited the falls can agree that it’s certainly worthy of the title.
wonkanerd - Flickr
Aldipix - Flickr
The Niagara Gorge is a 6.8-mile gorge made by the rushing water of the Niagara River. Pretty impressive!
Get stuck between a rock and a hard place in the best way possible at Panama Rocks! This jaw-dropping park is home to rocks that are over 300 million years old!
Jagermesh - Flickr
Brad - Flickr
Andy Arthur - Flickr
Zoar Valley has scenic overlooks and waterfalls galore. It’s a popular spot for local adventurers with great hiking trails and beautiful swimming holes!
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