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Niagara County Wine Trail
 Nestled
between the famous Niagara escarpment and Lake Ontario, the Niagara
Wine Trail awaits you. The area offers a unique micro-climate suitable
for the production of world class wines. You don't have to spend
a "Year in Provence" or be "Under the Tuscan Sun"
to enjoy the good life, and you don't have to fuss with the border
crossing, because the Niagara Wine Trail is entirely within the
"good old USA”. Just 1 & 1/2 hours from Toronto or
Rochester, and 1/2 hour from Niagara Falls and Buffalo, the Niagara
Wine Trail awaits the traveler seeking a beautiful combination of
wineries,and serene farm vistas, and a truly rural life, all within
an afternoon drive. www.niagarawinetrail.org
Interested in taking a winery tour? Call 716.754.2008
Artpark
 Artpark
is a visual and performing summer arts arena that offers a full
spectrum of engaging entertainment; from productions of immortal
Broadway musicals, swinging big band concerts and celebrity performances
in the Main Theater; to free concerts and music and cultural festivals
in the outdoor amphitheater. www.artpark.net
Old Fort Niagara
 Old
Fort Niagara is a National Historic Landmark and New York State
Historic Site that welcomes more than 100,000 visitors every year.
It offers a unique collection of original military architecture
and fortifications from the 18th Century and the 19th Century, as
well as living history events and programs, historical exhibits
and collections, archaeology, and education. In June of this year,
they will open a new $6 million dollar interpreative and welcome
center. www.oldfortniagara.org
The Whirlpool Jet Boat
As the powerful Jet Boats speed upriver, they make their way into
the breathtaking stonewalled canyon; the Niagara Gorge. The anticipation
builds as the boats splash into the whitewater of Devil's Hole Rapids.
The ultimate destination is the legendary Whirlpool, just a half-mile
below the tumbling waters of one of the wonders of the world, the
mighty Niagara Falls! The Jet Boat was recently featured as the
last stop on the internationally televised show “The Amazing
Race”. www.whirlpooljet.com
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine
 Our
Lady of Fatima Shrine has been open since 1954, and has become a
place of natural beauty, art, communal prayer, and renewal to the
thousands who visit the chapels and spiritual grounds each year.
The magnificence and natural beauty of the Shrine is highlighted
by an awe-inspiring Dome Basilica covered with two layers of glass
and plexiglas, with a contour of the Northern Hemisphere. An added
attraction can be found down the Avenue of the Saints (over one
hundred life-size marble statues represent Saints from every race
and walk of life) and around the serenity of the Rosary Pool. Two
flights of stairs, with 63 steps, lead to the top of the Dome, where,
in graceful majesty, stands a statue of Our Lady of Fatima. www.fatimashrine.com
The New York Power Authority Visitor’s
Center
The New York Power Authority’s Power Vista hosts new interactive
exhibits that invite visitors of all ages to have a completely hands-on
experience as they learn about how hydroelectricity is harnessed
and the significant role that hydropower played in the Niagara Frontier.
The Power Vista overlooks the spectacular Niagara River Gorge. Many
free events are hosted here throughout the year. www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm
The Ransomville Speedway
 The
Ransomville Speedway is a half mile race track that operates every
Friday between April and September. The Speedway hosts four divisions
of weekly car racing along with many special events. They pride
themselves on family entertainment at an affordable price. www.ransomvillespeedway.com
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