Sep 5-7 Niagara Falls, Letchworth & Eternal Flame $319 (3 Days 2 Nights)

NIAGARA FALLS

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

No matter when you visit, there are always plenty of things to do in Niagara Falls USA. Enjoy the beautiful Niagara Falls attractions and have an experience that will last a lifetime. Niagara Falls, New York, and Niagara County are not only home to the Falls but are rich in history, culture, outdoor life, shopping, adventure and agriculture. There are hundreds of attractions and things to do in the Niagara Falls region year-round.

More on https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/things-to-do/

LETCHWORTH STATE PARK

Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks, tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, a pool for swimming and hot air ballooning. Experiencing Letchworth by hot air balloon is unforgettable, as seen in this video clip.

More on https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth

ETERNAL FLAME FALLS

Eternal Flame Falls is a 30 ft high cascade in two segments. The top is a narrow cascade of nearly 8 ft high. The second tier spreads out more than twice the width as it cascades over shale. A small grotto to the right houses a natural gas spring that can be ignited to create a flame of 4-8 inches in height. Two small cascades (that really aren’t worth the effort to get to) can be found upstream from Eternal Flame.

More on https://nyfalls.com/waterfalls/eternal-flame-falls/

LODGING

We will be staying in a recently renovated big duplex near Niagara Falls, 8 bedrooms, 10 beds (6 queen beds, 4 single beds), 2 baths, 2 fully stocked kitchen, 2 living rooms, & a dedicated workspace. We will max out at 15 people. The house is 5 minutes drive to Niagara Falls (15 minutes walk).

Features: Close to Seneca Casino, restaurants & bars, balcony, free WiFi , TV, microwave, coffee machine, hair dryer. (Note: No washer & dryer)

Essential Provided: Towels, bed sheets, shampoo, soap, and toilet paper (Bring your own conditioner)

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE

Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.

Depart 6:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)

Depart 6:40 AM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.

Depart 7:20 AM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $4 to $5.99 daily parking at the station's parking garage. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage

Return Date/Time: Depart from Corning on Monday after lunch around 3:00 PM and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:30 PM, NYC at 9:15 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

9/5 Saturday:

• 3:00 PM - Arrive at Letchworth State Park after lunch. Enjoy this 3.1-mile out-and-back trail near Portageville, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete, and we will see the beautiful Lower Falls. (About 2.5 total hours) https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-york/lower-falls-and-gorge-trail
• 7:30-8:00 PM - Arrive at the house. We will go grocery shopping for breakfasts, snacks & drinks before checking in the house. We will dine out or cook depending on the time & everyone's preference.
• 9:30 PM - Head to Niagara Falls for their nightly fireworks displays which start at 10:00 PM, and see the majesty of Niagara Falls from nearby Goat Island as the roaring waters are brilliantly illuminated against the night sky. (1.5 hours)

9/6 Sunday:

• Depart 8:00 AM for Niagara Falls. Daytime View from Prospect Point & Observation Tower, and walk around the park (2 hours)
• [Maid of the Mist](https://www.maidofthemist.c...