Fall Road Trips
Fall Road Trips
Take Time to Explore the Outdoors and Find Yourself Immersed in the Spectacular Sights Our Area Has to Offer
TAKE A SKY WALK
@Kinzua Bridge State Park: 296 Viaduct Rd. • Mount Jewett, PA, 814-778-5467, visitanf.com
Selected as “One of the World’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Skywalks and Viewpoints in the World” by the Culture Trip UK, the Kinzua Sky Walk is an engineering marvel with breathtaking views of the Kinzua Gorge. It’s open now through November 18, 2024. The Kinzua Sky Walk extends out 624 feet into the Kinzua Gorge offering panoramic views and featuring a walkway with a set of railroad tracks leading to the end of the overlook, which has a partial glass floor. At a stunning height of 225 feet above the valley floor, visiting the Sky Walk is an exciting opportunity to “Walk the Tracks across the Sky.”
EXPLORE THE STATE PARK
@Allegany State Park: 2373 ASP Route 1 • Salamanca, NY, 716-379-6450, parks.ny.gov
Allegany State Park is the largest state park in New York, divided into two sections - the Red House and the Quaker area. The Red House area is a staple location to take the family for a cookout, hike, or a combination of any outdoor activities. Autumn is a great time to take advantage of the 5 miles of paved bike paths, hiking trails, fishing, cabin rentals, camping areas, and more. The park is one of the best places to view spectacular fall foliage! Visit parks.ny.gov to find more information and to make camping/pavilion reservations.
PUMPKIN PERFECTION
@Pumpkinville: Sugartown Rd. • Great Valley, NY, 716-699-2205, pumpkinville.com
Get the full fall experience at Pumpkinville. Whether you want to pick a pumpkin, watch apple cider being squeezed, or just relax and enjoy a 360 degree panorama of gorgeous fall foliage, Pumpkinville is the place to visit! Activities for all ages are in abundance and include goat feeding, a corn maze, hayrides, apple cannons, bounce pads, and more. Open daily through October 31st. There is no cost to enter the retail shop, farm market or food areas, so make sure to grab a pumpkin ice cream cone! Admission for the activities area start at $18.50.
MOTORCYLE TRIP
@Allegheny National Forest Region: I-80 to the ANF, 1-800-473-9370, visitanf.com
Perfect for touring on your motorcycle, the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and Kane, PA, is the heart of the world’s finest hardwood forest. This route into the Allegheny National Forest passes close to Cook Forest State Park, the location of the finest strand of ancient timber in Pennsylvania, including the third tallest tree in the eastern United States. Several state record trees are in this park. Once you arrive in Kane, PA there are many historic sights to see, restaurants to eat at, and local artisans to purchase souvenirs from. Hop on your bike and take the ride! Visit anf.com for even more tour routes.
SELF-GUIDED WINE TOUR
@Winery of Ellicottville, @Merritt Estate Winery, @Flickerwood Wine Cellars
Make your own fall adventure and go on a self-guided wine tour with stops throughout beautiful western NY and northern PA. The Winery of Ellicottville in Cattaraugus County has great tasting options with adorable little charcuterie boards to accompany whatever you drink. Merritt Estate Winery is one of the first farm wineries in Chautauqua County, and offers tours and tastings. Flickerwood Wine Cellars in McKean County, PA is a great stop for food and wine, with an array of specialty wines like Moonglow or Flickerberry Dew. So grab your girls, your partner, or just yourself and go on a relaxing wine journey!
NATURE’S MASTERPIECE
@Panama Rocks: 11 Rock Hill Rd. • Panama, NY, 716-703-0021, panamarocks.com
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing hike or an outdoor adventure, you will enjoy an amazing nature experience at Panama Rocks this fall. A world of towering rocks, deep crevices, passageways, and small caves hidden in an ancient, moss-covered forest await! Panama Rocks has been listed as the #1-ranked nature and hiking trail in New York State and is OPEN DAILY from 10:00am to 5:00pm (last admission at 4:00pm through October 27. Camping, glamping, and axe throwing are available by reservation. Cost of general admission is $10, kids aged 6-12 are $7, and those under age 5 are free.
ART + NATURE
@Griffis Sculpture Park: 6902 Mill Valley Rd. • East Otto, NY, 716-667-2808, griffissculpturepark.com
Located between Ellicottville and Springville is a 425-acre outdoor art museum featuring over 250 large scale sculptures and is also home to a very unique event called Night Lights. An outdoor evening adventure unlike any other, a portion of the legendary park’s Mill Valley Road setting is transformed into a vibrant landscape that invites guests to venture on a self-guided tour where the trails and sculptures interact with creative lighting and live performers. There are only 5 weekends, so don’t miss out.
AMISH ADVENTURE
@New York Amish Trail: Throughout Cattaraugus County, 1-800-331-0543, amishtrail.com
When you arrive at any of the possible entrances onto the Amish Trail, please know that you are distanced from city life, busy streets and rush hour traffic. Commonly described as pastoral, original, or unblemished, this non-commercialized Old Order Amish settlement is filled with wonderful and interesting attractions. Shop handmade furniture and toys, beautifully handwoven quilts, and delicious baked goods. Slow down the pace and enjoy the crisp autumn air on this self-guided drive through the Enchanted Mountains.