Buckhorn Island State Park

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Buckhorn Island State Park is a hidden gem in the Grand Island region of New York. This 895-acre park is a nature lover's paradise, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The park is situated at the confluence of the Niagara River and the Black Rock Canal, providing stunning waterfront views and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.

One of the park's main attractions is its diverse wildlife and bird-watching opportunities. Visitors can spot a variety of bird species, including herons, egrets, and bald eagles, making it a haven for bird enthusiasts and photographers. The park also features a network of hiking trails that wind through marshes and wooded areas, offering a chance to observe the natural beauty of the region up close.

For those interested in water activities, Buckhorn Island State Park is a great spot for kayaking and canoeing. The calm waters of the Niagara River and the Black Rock Canal are perfect for paddling, allowing visitors to explore the park from a different perspective. Fishing is also popular here, with opportunities to catch bass, perch, and other freshwater species.

In addition to its natural beauty, Buckhorn Island State Park offers picnic areas and pavilions for visitors to enjoy a relaxing day out with family and friends. The park is a great place to unwind, have a picnic, and take in the scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

Created: 1935Visitors per year: 31.9 thous.Elevation: 574 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°3'22"N, 78°59'4"W

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Nearby attractions include: Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, Love Canal, Fantasy Island, Silver Comet Roller Coaster.

2.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls
74 min walk • Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls is an outlet mall serving Niagara Falls, New York.
2.4 miNE
Canal
Love Canal, Niagara Falls
63 min walk • Love Canal, once an unremarkable neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, has become an infamous symbol of environmental disaster. This area, intended to be a dream community, was instead transformed into a nightmare when it was discovered in the late 1970s that the...
2.1 miS
Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park
Fantasy Island, Grand Island
55 min walk • Fantasy Island, an amusement park nestled in the heart of Grand Island, New York, offers a delightful escape for families and thrill-seekers alike. This charming park features a wide array of attractions that cater to all ages, making it an ideal destination for a day...
2 miS
Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park
Silver Comet Roller Coaster, Grand Island
51 min walk • The Silver Comet is a wooden roller coaster with a hybrid steel frame at Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World in Grand Island, New York.
3.7 miNW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Hyde Park Golf Club, Niagara Falls
94 min walk • The Hyde Park Golf Club plays out of the Hyde Park Golf Course in Niagara Falls, NY. The Club was formed in 1938 to promote the game of golf and foster friendship and camaraderie. The Golf Course was the original site of the 1901 Niagara Falls Country Club.
3.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Summit, Niagara Falls
82 min walk • The Summit, formerly Summit Park Mall, was an enclosed shopping mall in Wheatfield, New York. Opened in 1972, the mall became largely vacant by the late 1990s.
3.7 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sal Maglie Stadium, Niagara Falls
94 min walk • Sal Maglie Stadium is a stadium in Niagara Falls, New York. It is primarily used for baseball and is currently home of the Niagara Power baseball team. The ballpark has a capacity of 4,000 people and opened in 1939. Its original name was simply Hyde Park Stadium, and was originally designed primarily for football.
4.3 miNW
Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls
109 min walk • Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, New York was founded in 1852 after land was donated by Lavinia Porter. It covers over 18 acres and over 19,000 are buried there. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
0.9 miN
Bridge
North Grand Island Bridge, Niagara Falls
25 min walk • The North Grand Island Bridge is a pair of twin two-lane truss arch bridges spanning the Niagara River between Grand Island and Niagara Falls in New York, United States. Each bridge carries one direction of Interstate 190.
4.2 miNW
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls
108 min walk • Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is a casino in Niagara Falls, New York. It was built by the Seneca Nation to compete with Casino Niagara and Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Formerly known as the Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center, it was sold to the federally recognized Seneca Nation of New York.
3.9 miW
Dam
International Control Dam, Niagara Falls
100 min walk • The International Control Dam, also known as the International Control Structure, operated by Ontario Power Generation, is a weir that controls the water diversions from the Niagara River and dispatches the water between the New York Power Authority and Ontario Power Generation in accordance with the terms of the 1950 Niagara Treaty.