Sunset Retreat's Guide to WNY

Christine
Sunset Retreat's Guide to WNY

Food scene

Seasonal restaurant about a 5 min drive from our home. Great food and live music most days. Indoor and Outdoor waterfront seating.
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Sunset Bar and Grill
3 Oconnell Island
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Seasonal restaurant about a 5 min drive from our home. Great food and live music most days. Indoor and Outdoor waterfront seating.
Seasonal restaurant on the water with great food and live music on the weekends.
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Wilson Boat House Restaurant
57 Harbor St
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Seasonal restaurant on the water with great food and live music on the weekends.
Great beer and food. Indoor and outdoor seating. About 10 min from the house.
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Woodcock Brothers Brewery
638 Lake St
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Great beer and food. Indoor and outdoor seating. About 10 min from the house.
This is a very unique place. They offer a great breakfast and lunch with a nice selection of coffee, tea and local beer. They also a small selection of their own beers.
Wandering Gypsy Brewing Co.
3301 Braley Road
This is a very unique place. They offer a great breakfast and lunch with a nice selection of coffee, tea and local beer. They also a small selection of their own beers.
Haven't eaten here yet, but have heard good things.
Vern's Pub & Grill
Haven't eaten here yet, but have heard good things.
A DEFINITE must for breakfast! Very reasonable, everything is homemade and SO Yummy! Try the sweet potato pancakes for sure!
Knead the Dough
3678 Ransomville Rd
A DEFINITE must for breakfast! Very reasonable, everything is homemade and SO Yummy! Try the sweet potato pancakes for sure!
Excellent bar food and they always have something "homey" on the menu too. Great fish fry too!
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Ray's Diner and tavern
1694 Lake Rd
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Excellent bar food and they always have something "homey" on the menu too. Great fish fry too!
Great breakfast sandwiches and pizza! The Griffon Brewery is right next door. They have a small grocery as well.
Youngstown Marketside
Great breakfast sandwiches and pizza! The Griffon Brewery is right next door. They have a small grocery as well.

Beer, wine, other

This cidery does not have food BUT it is in a beautiful location and our favorite cider. Many different flavors and great atmosphere, definitely worth a try!
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BlackBird Cider Works
8503 Lower Lake Rd
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This cidery does not have food BUT it is in a beautiful location and our favorite cider. Many different flavors and great atmosphere, definitely worth a try!
By far the BEST wine in the Niagara region as well as NYS. Duncan and Robin Ross have built a beautiful location with some of the best reds in NYS. They also have a nice limited food selection. Definitely worth a stop!
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Arrowhead Spring Vineyards
4746 Town Line Rd
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By far the BEST wine in the Niagara region as well as NYS. Duncan and Robin Ross have built a beautiful location with some of the best reds in NYS. They also have a nice limited food selection. Definitely worth a stop!
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Freedom Run Winery
5138 Lower Mountain Rd
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Spring Lake Winery
7373 Rochester Rd
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The Winery At Marjim Manor
7171 Lake Rd
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Black Willow Winery
5565 W Lake Rd
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Hiking, frisbee/disk golf course, water access too for fishing!
Joseph Davis State Park
4143 Lower River Rd
Hiking, frisbee/disk golf course, water access too for fishing!
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Victorianbourg Wine Estate
4402 E Lake Rd
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Long Cliff Vineyard & Winery, Inc.
3617 Lower Mountain Rd
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Honeymoon Trail Winery
4120 Ridge Rd
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Chateau Niagara Winery
2466 W Creek Rd
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Schulze Vineyards & Winery
2090 Coomer Rd
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Griffon Brewing

Lewiston Food/Drink

One of the best restaurants in WNY. Carmelo and team do an amazing job of producing top of the line food that is farm to table. Reservations are recommended but depending on the night, you will definitely be able to walk in.
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Carmelo's
425 Center St
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One of the best restaurants in WNY. Carmelo and team do an amazing job of producing top of the line food that is farm to table. Reservations are recommended but depending on the night, you will definitely be able to walk in.
Great food, casual atmosphere, both indoor and outdoor seating. Very family friendly.
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Brickyard Pub & BBQ
432 Center St
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Great food, casual atmosphere, both indoor and outdoor seating. Very family friendly.
This restaurant is very family friendly and right on the Niagara river. GET THEIR CHICKEN FINGERS - homemade and YUMMO! Great food and drinks - reservations recommended.
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The Griffon House
115 Center St
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This restaurant is very family friendly and right on the Niagara river. GET THEIR CHICKEN FINGERS - homemade and YUMMO! Great food and drinks - reservations recommended.
Family friendly - traditional hot dog/hamburger stand. Nice place for lunch or a quick dinner.
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The Silo
115 N Water St
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Family friendly - traditional hot dog/hamburger stand. Nice place for lunch or a quick dinner.
BY FAR the best custard (and it is REAL custard) you will ever have! We recommend the Black Rasperry and Chocolate. A must have but it is only open for the season - spring - fall.
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Hibbard's Custard
105 Portage Rd
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BY FAR the best custard (and it is REAL custard) you will ever have! We recommend the Black Rasperry and Chocolate. A must have but it is only open for the season - spring - fall.
Amazing craft cocktails!!! If you love a good cocktail, you need to visit here. Great atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating. Always great people watching!
Battle Flag Tavern
444 Center Street
Amazing craft cocktails!!! If you love a good cocktail, you need to visit here. Great atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating. Always great people watching!
Great bakery with locations in Niagara Falls and Lewiston.
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Di Camillo Bakery
7927 Niagara Falls Blvd
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Great bakery with locations in Niagara Falls and Lewiston.
Great desserts and light breakfast/lunch
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The Village Bake Shoppe
417 Center St
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Great desserts and light breakfast/lunch
Excellent Italian food and cocktails. Reservations recommended but on a week night you can definitely walk in. Beautiful outdoor patio and a secret bar if you look closely!
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Casa Antica
490 Center St
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Excellent Italian food and cocktails. Reservations recommended but on a week night you can definitely walk in. Beautiful outdoor patio and a secret bar if you look closely!
THE PIZZA! Great scene, food and drinks!
Hustler's Tavern
THE PIZZA! Great scene, food and drinks!
Great summer place! Nice big bar and outdoor seating.
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The Lewiston Stone House
755 Center St
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Great summer place! Nice big bar and outdoor seating.

Niagara Falls Food/Drink

In my opinion, the best pizza in WNY. Amazing and there are many things on the menu that are specific to the Niagara Falls area. If you are up for a challenge - try the italian hot peppers stuffed with anchovie - YUMMO!!
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La Hacienda Ristorante and Pizzeria
3019 Pine Ave
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In my opinion, the best pizza in WNY. Amazing and there are many things on the menu that are specific to the Niagara Falls area. If you are up for a challenge - try the italian hot peppers stuffed with anchovie - YUMMO!!
Next door to La Hacienda - great italian food - casual atmosphere.
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Michael's Restaurant
3011 Pine Ave
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Next door to La Hacienda - great italian food - casual atmosphere.
GET THE STEAK & CHEESE - just as they make it. YUMMY. There are other choices as well but this is the go to there. If you are new to WNY, another local fav is a Chicken Finger Sub.
Viola's Submarine House
1539 Military Rd
GET THE STEAK & CHEESE - just as they make it. YUMMY. There are other choices as well but this is the go to there. If you are new to WNY, another local fav is a Chicken Finger Sub.
This restaurant is run by the students of Niagara County CC. Really nice food and service. If visiting the Falls, this is a nice place to eat. Reservations recommended!
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Savor
28 Old Falls St
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This restaurant is run by the students of Niagara County CC. Really nice food and service. If visiting the Falls, this is a nice place to eat. Reservations recommended!

Things to do

10 min walk from the house with a beach, kayak/boat launches, great playground and nice frisbee golf course.
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Wilson Tuscarora State Park
3371 W Lake Rd
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10 min walk from the house with a beach, kayak/boat launches, great playground and nice frisbee golf course.
If you love car racing AND people watching - you need to check out the speedway on a Friday night! About 10ish minutes from the house and on a Friday you can hear the races from our home!
Ransomville Speedway
2315 Braley Road
If you love car racing AND people watching - you need to check out the speedway on a Friday night! About 10ish minutes from the house and on a Friday you can hear the races from our home!
There are a few trailheads that lead down to the river. Right now the 2 northern trails/staircases are closed for renovation. If you head to the trail near the whirlpool bridge, you can make it down - nice hike but be careful off the trail - LOTS of poison ivy.
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Trailhead Niagara Gorge Hiking Trail
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There are a few trailheads that lead down to the river. Right now the 2 northern trails/staircases are closed for renovation. If you head to the trail near the whirlpool bridge, you can make it down - nice hike but be careful off the trail - LOTS of poison ivy.
Very cool in the fall for the entire family. Lots to see - apple picking, hay rides, donuts, cider, etc. Worth a trip for sure.
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Becker Farms | Vizcarra Vineyards & Becker Brewing Co.
3724 Quaker Rd
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Very cool in the fall for the entire family. Lots to see - apple picking, hay rides, donuts, cider, etc. Worth a trip for sure.
Small aquarium for kids of all ages!
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Aquarium of Niagara
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Small aquarium for kids of all ages!
Hiking and tours!
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Golden Hill State Park
9691 Lower Lake Rd
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Hiking and tours!
Hiking, fishing, biking, cross country skiing
Bond Lake Park
2571 Lower Mountain Rd
Hiking, fishing, biking, cross country skiing
One of my favorite places to hike and spend time.
Stella Niagara Preserve
4214-4448 Lower River Rd
One of my favorite places to hike and spend time.
Located in downtown Niagara Falls. Approx. 20 min from our home.
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Seneca Niagara Casino
310 4th St
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Located in downtown Niagara Falls. Approx. 20 min from our home.

Sightseeing

Definitely worth a trip, about 10 min away. LOTS of history in this beautiful fort. And depending when you visit, there are tours, haunted tours, etc. Great for all ages!
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Old Fort Niagara Visitor Center
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Definitely worth a trip, about 10 min away. LOTS of history in this beautiful fort. And depending when you visit, there are tours, haunted tours, etc. Great for all ages!
Wonderful place for concerts, hiking, etc.
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Artpark
450 S 4th St
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Wonderful place for concerts, hiking, etc.
A lot of Underground Railroad history in our area, especially along River rd from Youngstown to Lewiston along with Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
825 Depot Ave W
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A lot of Underground Railroad history in our area, especially along River rd from Youngstown to Lewiston along with Niagara Falls.
If you come to this area, this is a MUST. There are a lot of great areas to walk on the US side around the park. Niagara Falls itself doesn't have much but you can spend a 1/2 day walking around this park. Make sure you see...Three Sisters Island, Bridal Veil Falls, Goat Island, Schoellkopf Power station, Old Falls Street and take the trolley all around too.
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Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect St
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If you come to this area, this is a MUST. There are a lot of great areas to walk on the US side around the park. Niagara Falls itself doesn't have much but you can spend a 1/2 day walking around this park. Make sure you see...Three Sisters Island, Bridal Veil Falls, Goat Island, Schoellkopf Power station, Old Falls Street and take the trolley all around too.
Definitely worth a trip - another way to see how powerful the Falls really are. Prepare to get wet!
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Cave of the Winds
Goat Island Road
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Definitely worth a trip - another way to see how powerful the Falls really are. Prepare to get wet!
Not as scary as it looks, but awesome way to see the Falls!
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Maid of the Mist
1 Prospect St
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Not as scary as it looks, but awesome way to see the Falls!
A lot of history here!!
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The Erie Canal Discovery Center
24 Church St
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A lot of history here!!
Great tour with a lot of history! Some might even say it is haunted. Fun for all!
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Lockport-grottorna
5 Gooding St
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Great tour with a lot of history! Some might even say it is haunted. Fun for all!
Great way to see the Falls
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
332 Prospect St
Great way to see the Falls
Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
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Freedom Crossing Monument
North Water Street
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Lots of touristy things to do for everyone!!
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Niagara Falls
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Lots of touristy things to do for everyone!!
Lots of hiking and things to see if you have a passport!
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Niagara Gorgeview
5401 River Rd
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Lots of hiking and things to see if you have a passport!

City/town information

Great shopping, food & sightseeing in this beautiful village about a 15 min drive from our home.
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Lewiston
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Great shopping, food & sightseeing in this beautiful village about a 15 min drive from our home.
Great to visit if you have a passport!
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Niagara on the Lake
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Great to visit if you have a passport!