Best Weekend Getaways in New York

Find one of the best weekend getaways in New York by reading this article. An awesome weekend getaway in Western New York will be very pleasing to visitors. Here are a few spots I am able to share with you as I make my home in Western New York in the Chautauqua County area and some of these places are very familiar to me. I can share some spots with those who may not be familiar with Chautauqua and the surrounding area and who may visit Western New York in the future for business or leisure. These suggestions will be especially helpful to those looking for a vacation getaway or a weekend family getaway. For any purpose, some of these best weekend getaways in New York would be well worth checking out.

Don't miss Niagara Falls, New York a spectacular Western New York Weekend Getaway. Witness the power and beauty of the Falls as you stroll along the pathways. visit the parks, restaurants and shops. Several hotels and accommodations along the Fall area or overlooking the Falls make this a perfect place to getaway for a weekend. Niagara Falls is considered to be the honeymoon capital of the world making it a perfect romantic getaway. The area also features many other attractions to the visitor or tourist including Goat Island, The Seneca Niagara Casino, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and Darien Lake Amusement Park.

Chautauqua Institution, in Chautauqua County is an absolutely wonderful place to visit during the 9 week summer season. It is considered one of the best weekend getaways in Western New York and many visitors stay much longer than just for a weekend. With the location being right along Chautauqua Lake, the area is beautiful, Chautauqua Lake is inviting and the programs at the Institution give people so much to choose from. The choices range from family entertainment to philosophical, political or religious lectures to recreation of all kinds. An absolutely wonderful place for those looking at New York tourism or a Western New York getaway.

Several small towns make up Chautauqua County each offering their own unique attractions. Westfield, NY is one such town offering picturesque countryside, beautiful old homes and churches, grape vineyards and wineries and several antique shops. An awesome Italian Restaurant in Westfield is located on Market Street and is called Calarcos Italian Restaurant. See the video below for a taste of what you will experience when visiting Westfield, NY or planning a weekend getaway in New York.

Visit so many awesome places and find the best weekend getaways in Western New York. Go from the Buffalo Airport to Niagara Falls to Buffalo, To Westfield ( see video below) to Chautauqua. Fid so many things to see, things to do and places to stay in the area. It doesn't matter if it is Spring Summer Fall or Winter. There is always something special here. See video of Westfield, NY attractions below.

Travel sites in the area are plentiful and wonderful Accommodations can be found including, century old, restored homes, exquisite hotels, condominiums, cottages, bed and breakfasts and several other places. Unique shops, restaurants, and the amphitheater for concerts make it a busy, fun filled place to visit. Visit ( www.chautauquatourist.com) or (www.cqvibe.com) for much more on this area. See the links below.

Several other attractions surround Chautauqua Institution including State Parks, the Luci/Desi Museum, the Chautauqua Gorge, Lake Erie and the Barcelona Harbor in Westfield, NY, the stow ferry which goes across Chautauqua Lake and many others. See www.chautauquatourist.com for all your tourist needs.

Peak n Peek Resort in Findley Lake, New York is a highlight for skiers and snowboarders in the winter and for golfers in the summer. An exquisite resort with five star accommodations and restaurants located between Chautauqua, NY and Erie, Pa. (www.pknpk.com) make it a fantastic destination for a perfect weekend getaway in New York. Nearby village of Findley Lake New York has several quaint shops for visitors and it's location is within minutes of Chautauqua Lake and Chautauqua Institution.

Popular attractions that are close to these weekend getaway destinations are the Seneca Niagara Falls Casino, the Presques Isle Downs Casino and Raceway in Erie, Pa, Lake Erie Speedway, Rich Stadium Home of the Buffalo Bills just to name a few.