There are plenty of man-made and natural wonders that you can find here in Buffalo, but every now and then it’s nice to explore outside of our hometown to see what the rest of our beautiful state has to offer. If you’re someone who happens to love waterfalls as much as we do here at Only In Buffalo, then you’ll be happy to hear that our next door regional neighbors of the Finger Lakes have an abundance of these breathtaking wonders! So, who’s ready to take the day trip of a lifetime?
Travel just over two hours outside of Buffalo and you can discover one of New York’s most visited state parks.
Dion Hinchcliffe/Flickr
Known for being nothing short of gorge-ous, the park sees hundreds of thousands of visitors each year who are looking to explore this beautiful slice of New York.
Madeleine Deaton/Flickr
And while there’s much to explore amongst the parks 700 acres, it’s the 800 steps along the famous Gorge Trail that you’ll want to check out the most.
Andrew Grieve/Flickr
The Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen is one that will leave you in awe, taking you by a total of 19 waterfalls.
David Beyer/Flickr
But the most exciting part about this magical trail is that several of the waterfalls you’ll actually be able to walk right behind!
She Who Shall Not Be Named/Flickr
As you make your way up the stone staircases you’ll get to feel the mist of these flowing falls over you, an experience you won’t find in many other state parks.
Akash Banginwar/Google
Once you reach Cavern Cascade you’ll feel like you’re truly in a fairytale, a waterfall that’s always flowing beautifully and transforming your expectations for any other state park that you visit from here on out.
Jim Liestman/Flickr
With the Gorge Trail closing for the winter season soon, now’s the perfect time to walk behind waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park.
Andy Arthur/Flickr Watkins Glen State Park is located at 1009 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Though the Gorge Trail closes during the winter season, the park is open all throughout the year. To find out more information about this state park, click here.
Dion Hinchcliffe/Flickr
Madeleine Deaton/Flickr
Andrew Grieve/Flickr
David Beyer/Flickr
She Who Shall Not Be Named/Flickr
Akash Banginwar/Google
Jim Liestman/Flickr
Andy Arthur/Flickr
Watkins Glen State Park is located at 1009 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Though the Gorge Trail closes during the winter season, the park is open all throughout the year. To find out more information about this state park, click here.
When’s the last time you visited Watkins Glen State Park? If you’re looking for other reasons to explore outside of the city, then read about these 10 Out Of This World Day Trips To Take From Buffalo!
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
