Orleans County (New York) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county in New York, United States
About Orleans County (New York)
Orleans County is largely rural, comprising mainly farmland and light forest (the "Oak Orchards" commemorated in so many place names throughout the area), dotted with a few villages and hamlets. There may not be much to do in any one location, but the county as a whole offers a variety of recreational and historical attractions, all within easy driving distance of each other. The county owes much of its tourism to theErie Canal, which runs east-west through several communities, and toLake Ontario, which lies to the north. Orleans County's many creeks attractfishingenthusiasts from throughout the region. Albion, the county seat, is located close to the middle of the county, and it makes a great jumping-off point for day trips. Albion andMedinaare the largest villages; both have quaint 19
Orleans County (New York) Travel Guide Sections
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