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Featured in the Genesee County section of the Summer-Fall 2010 issue of Explore New York, is information about Batavia, East Bethany, Darien Center and LeRoy.
Advertisers include: Batvia Downs Gaming & Raceway, OTB, Oliver's Candies, Kingdom Bound Christian Festival at Darien Lake, Rolling Hills Assylum Ghost Tours and the JELL-O Gallery. |
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Genesee County
Your family's fall fun begins with a visit to Darien Lake Theme Park Resort’s Fright Fest. On September 24,25,26 and October 1,2,3,8,9,10,15,16 & 17, New York’s coaster capital becomes a frightful screampark! The event features the Laserblast Spooktacular, zombie zones, haunted house, hay maze, strolling "scareactors", trick or treat trails, costume contests, and Halloween treats for all. On-site accommodation packages are available. Details can be found online at GoDarienLake.com and reservations at 585-599-2211.
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During weekends in October, you can spend an entire afternoon at Holiday Hollow - America’s only “Halloween Shire.” It’s not the same old Halloween corn maze, haunted house, or hayride here! In a Renaissance-Festival setting, you’ll find hours of shows, comedy, action, magic, sword fights, clever games, festival foods, elaborate costumes, and fantastic stages. Described as a “poor man’s Disney World,” Holiday Hollow is truly fun for all. It’s the greatest Halloween outing in Western New York!
Returning this year are the guided Ghost Walks in Batavia…Mystery, Murder & Mayhem. Join a group on October 15th or 22nd to discover the spooky side of Batavia, NY. The guided tours are led by cloaked guides carrying a lantern. Listen to true tales that are both bizarre and frightening. You can make a reservation by calling 585-344-2550 x.2613.
Luminaries light the paths in Batavia Cemetery on Saturday Oct 16th & 23rd during the annual “Cemetery Tour.” You’ll be introduced to costumed actors who tell you about past Batavians. You can make a reservation by calling 585-344-2550, x.2613.
Like to play the machines? Discover why Batavia Downs Casino is the region’s best choice for Racino style gaming, featuring nearly 600 of the newest and most in-demand games in an easy-going, hometown atmosphere. Win fantastic prizes from their daily drawings by becoming a member of their Player’s Club. From cars, to trips, to cash, you might be a winner! Batavia Downs Casino is also the oldest lighted harness track in North America and boasts a half-mile oval track with a Euro-style rail and a mutual board in the infield. The food is superb, the racing action spectacular, and whether it's live racing at the Downs or simulcast racing from all over the country, you’re sure to enjoy your visit..
Nature lovers won’t want to miss New York State’s largest refuge - the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, or the Genesee County Park/Forest & Interpretive Center, which boasts the oldest forest in the NY park system. Add to your visit with a stop at one of our unique history museums, including the Holland Land Office Museum, the Historic LeRoy House and the Jell-O Gallery Museum.
Stay where you play! Genesee County has over 1,000 hotel rooms and 3,000 campsites. Centrally located halfway between Buffalo/Niagara Falls & Rochester, Genesee County has 3 exits off the New York State Thruway, (I-90) Exits 47,48,and 48A. We are located less than an hour from Niagara Falls & the Canadian border to the west, and the Finger Lakes Region to the east. With affordable, family-oriented attractions, restaurants and accommodations, Genesee County is the ideal place to stay while visiting the beautiful Greater Niagara Region this year. For your free Genesee County Visitor Guide, call-800-622-2686 or request online at www.GeneseeNY.com.
Hallowed Halls of Rolling Hills Asylum - August 14, 2010
Lectures
Gallery Reading
Psychic Walk Through
Public Ghost Hunt & more!
$35 pp for Gallery Reading
$55 pp for Ghost Hunt
or Special- just $75 pp for both!
Speakers Include:
Ghost Cop Stacey Jones
Psychic Medium Glenn White
Michael Rambacher - Hinsdale House, Ley Lines, UfO's
Patricia Fettig Ryan- Co- Author with Barry Fitzgerald of The Influence, Blowing Pandora's Box Wide Open talks and demonstrates Dowsing
Cassidy O'Connor - Co-Author of Haunted Buffalo
Plus vendors, private readings, tarot readings, reiki, gifts, jewelry & more
*Public Ghost Hunt limited to 50 people
To buy Tix go to www.RollingHillsAsylum.com.
info@RollingHillsAsylum.com
or call (585)502-4066
Come and Enjoy LeRoy - - It’s a little bit of heaven off Exit 47
Visit the Jell-O Gallery and discover the history and mystery of America’s Most Famous Dessert! Watch your favorite television ads featuring Bill Cosby, Andy Griffith and Gomer Pyle. Vote for your favorite flavor and have your picture taken with the Jell-O Girl. And visit the museum shop.
The Jell-O Gallery is located behind the historic LeRoy House museum at 23 East Main Street in LeRoy (on Route 5, six miles from NYS Thruway Exit 47). For further information call 585-768-7433 or visit www.jellomuseum.com.
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