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Letchworth State Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

State park in New York, United States

About Letchworth State Park

A popular destination for day-trips and camping alike, the vistas of Letchworth State Park have entranced since human eyes first sighted them. Today, outdoor enthusiasts use bikes, skis, snowshoes, horses, or just their feet to traverse the trails, while sightseers gape at the three magnificent cascades of the Genesee and the abundant foliage. It's well worth a side trip for anyone visiting nearby, or even as the main destination for travelers from afar. The Seneca Indians called the areaSehgahunda, meaning the "Vale of Three Falls," forming several villages within what are now the park boundaries. Many of the trails in the park today are based on original Seneca trails, which were used for river access. In the middle of the 19th century, when the Erie Railroad needed to bridge the gorge

Top Attractions in Letchworth State Park

Explore the best things to see and do in Letchworth State Park:

  • Adventure Calls Outfitters
  • Balloons Over Letchworth
  • Council Grounds
  • Fire on the Genesee
  • Highbanks Recreation Area
  • Humphrey Nature Center
  • Letchworth State Park Visitors Center
  • Mount Morris Dam

Where to Stay in Letchworth State Park

  • 🏨Cabin Area A
  • 🏨Cabin Area B
  • 🏨Cabin Area C
  • 🏨Cabin Area D
  • 🏨Cabin Area E
  • 🏨Cabin Areas

Letchworth State Park Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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