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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 31, 2005
Pros: Incredible scenery and fine creature comforts.
Cons: Too far for a short couple of day stay from NYC and Long Island area.
Summary: On our trip to Niagara Falls we decided to do a few overnights on our way up from Long Island. Though we have grown out of long term camping we still do like to camp while still staying close to creature comforts. Two particularly notable places we went ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 25, 2004
Pros: Breathtaking views. Wonderful feeling of nature. Great visitor information.
Cons: North end not worth the drive from south. Sometimes muddy trails.
Summary: Letchworth is a fascinating, beautiful park! The Genesee gorge is just beautiful.. very similar to the Niagara Gorge. The three waterfalls are a MUST see, along with the footbridge, wolf creek, the great bend overview, the Glen Iris Inn and the Museum. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 18, 2002
Pros: Very scenic; lots of wildlife to see; mammoth's head and exquisite Indian artifacts
Cons: Lots of bees hovering around;LONG drive from Buffalo,NY
Summary: Me and my husband's family went to see Letchworth State Park when we visited them early October 2002. My sister in law told me that it is dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the East". Not having seen the magnificence of the Grand Canyon (except on pictures) I ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 24, 2002
Pros: Three waterfalls, lots of wildlife, spectacular views
Cons: Can get very crowded, especially on weekends
Summary: Letchworth State Park, in Livingston and Wyoming Counties, less than hour from Rochester, is a New York State Park using the land donated to the state by a William Porter Letchworth from his vast estate along the Genesee River. From the south end of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 8, 2001
Pros: Trail-laden environment invites exploration; great scenery
Cons: Sites often host group events, sometimes drawing crowds; lots of steps; can get buggy
Summary: Once I reached the goal of my group's first hike, I realized why people call Letchworth State Park "the Grand Canyon of the East." The Genesee River has cut through layers of rock known as the Genesee Gorge, creating a beautifully sculpted picture that's ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 6, 2001
Pros: It's Really Close To Letchworth State Park.
Cons: It's not REAL big.
Summary: I've Gone And Done It Again
Once again I find myself apologizing for writing in a slightly inappropriate category. But I think with a stretch of the imagination, you'll see how this ended up here.
The Big Idea! ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 19, 2001
Pros: Great place. Live near it, and camp there every year.
Cons: none
Summary: I camp there every year and it is always getting better From the reckhall to the paved 8 loops which the 700 is my favorite of them. Two pools, plenty of trails and lots of over look to entertainment the family all day or a week. There is a dam with a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 6, 2000
Pros: Stunning park, Grand canyon of the east!
Cons: non
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsHere is a park that will knock your socks off!!!!!! whoda thunk it that in the mibble of ny state would be "the grand canyon of the east" Not only 1500 foot canyon wall but 3 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 7, 2000
Pros: Views, hiking trails, camping, cabins, swimming pools.
Cons: I have none.
Summary: This is a hidden treasure in Western New York State. Located southeast of Rochester, and southwest of Buffalo, some call it the Grande Canyon of the East.
Here you will find a beautiful landscaped park, with stone fences, and walkways. There ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2000
Pros: Great Trip
Cons: None
Summary: I highly recommend that you take a trip to Letchworth State park because it is the Grand Canyon of the East. My trip there was awesome, and the best part about it is if you are there from a different State of a different part of NY, they have hotels ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 27, 2000
Pros: Great view and it makes spectacular pictures
Cons: High ledges
Summary: Come to Letchworth State Park in Western NY to see the deepest gorge for hundreds of miles! The landscape is breathtaking, along with the Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls! I go there all the time, and the most beautiful time to go is during the fall when ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 21, 2000
Pros: beautiful part of New York!
Cons: there isn't much there but the park!
Summary: When outsiders think of New York, their first thought is of the City. No trees, high-rise buildings, and crime. Well, take another look!
Just down the road from SUNY - Geneseo, is one of New York's most beautiful spots! Oh, New York is ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 13, 2000
Pros: affordable, colorful,unique
Cons: One section a little touristy
Summary: Letchworth State Park - William and Mary. This is the home of the "Grand Canyon of the East", courtesy of the Genessee River. Historically this area south of Rochester, New York was Seneca land, a tribe of the Iriquois Nation. The Seneca were ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 30, 2000
Pros: A great place to enjoy nature.
Cons: A little expensive but not bad.
Summary: Letchworth State Park is located near Bath, NY and truly is a beautiful park. It was named after William Letchworth but the historic details are a bit fuzzy to me. However, the Seneca Indians used to live there and they have a lot of information having ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 15, 2000
Pros: beautiful scenery
Cons: none
Summary: Letchworth Park is the most beautiful place to visit any time of the year. Springtime, summer and fall are all perfect times to visit the park, although fall is my favorite. The place is absolutely perfect, I love everything about it. The best way to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 26, 1999
Pros: gorgeous scenery
Cons: none that I can think of
Summary: Known as "The Grand Canyon of the East", Letchworth State Park is one of NY State's lesser known destinations. The Genessee river runs through the park and there are 3 waterfalls. It is truly a beautiful place to visit if you are on your way ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 4, 2005
Pros: Very large, much to do, great views.
Cons: Gorge areas can get very muddy; long drive from end to end.
Summary: What a fantastic park. The place is huge (I think it is 20 miles from end to end) and there's so much to see and do. There are three separate sets of waterfalls to see (at "Inspiration Point," you can see all 3 sets of falls at once!), all kinds of
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