Attractions and Places of Interest in New York

Wild West Ranch & Western Town
Lake George, NY 12845
Phone: 518 668 2121

Whether you are looking to relax or for a little adventure, a day at The Wild West Ranch and Western Town is magnificent. Good feelings flourish with our sense of warmth, amusement, good manners and wit. Your choices of activities are endless and you only pay for those you decide to participate in. Take a trail ride, a pony ride, a wagon ride to our stockyards to see our Buffalo, Elk and Longhorn Steer, Pan for Gold, play horseshoes or just sit on the porch and enjoy the view. In the summer months enjoy our Authentic Wild West Show. Fall activities include all the stable activities and hayrides, haunted ghost town and a pumpkin patch. Winter brings the snow and the sleigh rides, ice skating and broom ball. From our Wild Horse Restaurant you can see the historic French Mountain with our corrals along the base. Sit on the back deck and enjoy a drink while enjoying the fresh mountain air. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The perfect way to end the day, is by sitting by our colossal campfire roasting marshmallows for s’mores and enjoying our amusing entertainment. There is something for everyone from the tiniest buckaroo to the oldest ranch hand.

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Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island, NY

The Statue of Liberty is more than a monument. She is a beloved friend, a living symbol of freedom to millions around the world. The Statue of Liberty exhibit, which opened in July 1986 and is located on the second floor in the pedestal of the Statue, traces the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty through museum objects, photographs, prints, videos and oral histories. The Torch Exhibit includes the original 1886 torch and much altered flame in the lobby. On the second floor balcony overlooking this torch is a display on the history of the torch and flame, explaining the various alterations through diagrams, photographs, drawings and cartoons.

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Old Fort Niagara
Youngstown, NY 14174
Phone: 716 745 7611

The history of Old Fort Niagara spans more than 300 years. The fort was occupied by three nations: France, Great Britain, and the United States. Old Fort Niagara, located at the mouth of the Niagara River, controlled access to the Great Lakes and the westward route to the heartland of the continent. Visitors to the fort today will see the oldest buildings in the Great Lakes region, living history programs, exhibits, and special events. The French established the first post in 1679 and built the impressive "French Castle" in 1726. It still stands today. Britain gained control of the fort in 1759 during the French and Indian War and maintained control throughout the American Revolution, yielding it to the United States in 1796. The fort was captured by the British during the War of 1812 until being ceded again to the United States in 1815 after which time it served as a peaceful border post. Old Fort Niagara served as a training station and active barracks from the Civil War until the last army units were withdrawn in 1963.