Tourism Offices
1000 Islands – Seaway Region:
Jefferson County
Home to great lake fishing and the St. Lawrence River and 1000 Islands region, which offers some of the most scenic places in the world to drop a line. The waterfront communities range from amusement havens to sleepy coves. The area celebrates its military and agricultural history with a series of festivals and events year round and is home to the world-famous Boldt Castle on Heart Island.
Oswego County
A premier Central New York fishing destination with great hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area receives record snowfalls, making it the unofficial state capital for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Late July’s Harborfest includes one of the world’s best fireworks displays.
Finger Lakes Region:
Cayuga County
Cayuga offers the perfect mix of unspoiled Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario frontage, unique outdoor recreation, charming villages and nationally noted historic sites and museums. The bustling Cayuga Wine Trail is complimented by fine dining & shopping and waterfront inns and cozy B&Bs. Don’t miss Fair Haven’s July 4th festival with fireworks, music and a boat parade, and the widely popular Sterling Renaissance Festival and Fair Haven Beach State Park.
Wayne County
Several portside communties are perfect for launching onto Lake Ontario, and a large swath of the Erie Canal offers great riverbank fishing. The agriculture industry fueled by the canal has made the county a family-fun destination with U-pick farms and Ag tours. Chimney Bluffs, the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and Huckleberry Swamp make this one of the state’s most naturally beautiful stops.
Monroe County
This gateway to the Finger Lakes Region offers an eclectic mix of urban flavor and historic canal-side charm. Rochester is the urban center and home to museums, street jazz and High Falls, a 96-foot city waterfall. Wineries and vineyards are continuously popping-up in the eastern and southern portions of the county, filling the gaps between quaint, charming villages.
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Greater Niagara Region:
Orleans County
Located between Niagara Falls and Rochester, Orleans is a rural region rich with history, antique shops, museums, golf courses and waterside bike paths. The summer Strawberry Festival in Albion is popular and kids love to see Thomas the Train’s annual visit. The fishing is second-to-none, with inland fly-fishing complimenting Lake Ontario excursions.
Niagara County
Home to one of the natural wonders for the world, Niagara is the perfect place to visit for family vacations, romantic getaways and deepwater fishing. Broken down into four regions – the Falls, the Lake, the River and the Canal, Niagara is an angler’s paradise full of must-see sights, top-notch dining, luxurious accommodations … and plenty of fish.
Lake Erie Region:
Chautauqua County
Southwestern New York’s four-season resort destination. Home to wine trails, beaches and amusement parks. Visitors return annually to experience fishing and boating on the many Great Lake tributaries and lakes.