Places You Should Visit In Niagara County [LIST]

It's has been a long Winter, not just dealing with the weather but dealing with the isolation, no holiday gatherings, no dinners out with friends.

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With a week of favorable weather ahead of us, why not take the opportunity to step out, into our own backyard. No need to travel far or to waste gas, or worry about social distancing, due to crowded surroundings.

Here you will find a list of some of the sites, parks and trails that New York State and Niagara County have to offer.

Photo Credit: J. Chille
Photo Credit: J. Chille
1
Three Sisters Islands
The Three Sisters Islands lie off the south shore of Goat Island. The islands are part of Niagara Falls, New York.
Accessible from Goat Island, the Three Sisters Islands are located just beyond the Canada/U.S. border in Niagara Falls, New York. The islands are named after sisters; Celinda, Angelina, and Asenath Whitney, daughters of General Parkhurst Whitney. General Whitney, was a prominent early settler of Niagara Falls, New York. General Whitney's daughters are believed to be the first settlers to have visited the three small islands.
Each island has its own floristic character. The Three Sisters Islands are connected by bridges, allowing pedestrians to walk to all three for grand views of the raging rapids in the Niagara River and the Falls.
Photo Credit: J. Chille
Photo Credit: J. Chille
2
Lewiston Sand Docks
The Lewiston Sand Docks are located within the Village of Lewiston, NY. The docks feature slips for boats, as well as water access. The Lewiston Sand Docks are also home to the Silo Restaurant.
Photo Credit: J. Chille
Photo Credit: J. Chille
3
Trails at Artpark
Artpark Trail is a 2.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lewiston, New York that is highlighted by the Lower Niagara River and Gorge and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also permitted on this trail.
Photo Credit: J Chille
Photo Credit: J Chille
4
Niagara Gorge Trail
This trail provides a nice hike along the Niagara Gorge Rim and the Niagara River, which offers a great opportunity to see the whirlpool and rapids on the Lower Niagara River. The descent into the gorge is steep in places with some sections of tricky footing.
The route starts at Devil's Hole parking area. The wide trail follows the rim of Niagara Gorge through hardwood tree groves and offers continuous views of the stunningly blue Niagara River, where you can watch tour boats riding up and down the rapids in the river.
At one mile from the trailhead, one route on the right descends into the gorge. At the bottom of the gorge, the route splits. The left fork heads to the Whirlpool Rapids Trail.
Photo Credit: Lockport Caves and Boat Ride Facebook
Photo Credit: Lockport Caves and Boat Ride Facebook
5
The Lockport Caves
The Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride in Lockport, NY, on the Erie Canal, offers the public an exciting guided tour through this areas past. You will explore the historic Erie Canal Locks constructed in 1842. You will also walk safely through an underground water raceway (tunnel) that was blasted out of solid rock in the 1850s, view forming stalactites, various geological formations and artifacts left behind by the men who built the tunnel in the early days of the Erie Canal.