Hidden gems in New York

Hidden Gems to Discover

Explore a curated selection of eight lesser-known sites across New York State, featuring unique natural phenomena like a waterfall with a natural gas flame, historic wooden covered bridges, and distinctive architectural follies. The list includes cultural museums, a lighthouse on Lake Ontario, and intriguing ruins, each offering insight into the region's diverse heritage and environment.

Hidden Gems to Discover — Map

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A

Spadina Wave Deck

The Toronto Waterfront Wavedecks are a series of wooden structures constructed on the waterfront of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as part of…

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B

Eternal Flame Falls

The Eternal Flame Falls is a small waterfall located in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of Chestnut Ridge Park in Western New York.

C

Hyde Hall Bridge

Hyde Hall Bridge is a wooden covered bridge over Shadow Brook built in 1825, on then-private property of Hyde Hall, a country mansion.

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D

Madame Sherri's "Castle"

Ruined manor house once owned by Madame Sherri, noted for its distinctive architecture and history.

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E

Kingfisher Tower

Kingfisher Tower is a 60-foot-tall folly, built by Edward Clark in 1876, on the eastern shore of Otsego Lake at Point Judith.

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F

Sodus Bay Lighthouse

Lighthouse located on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario, guiding ships since the 19th century.

Henry Bellagnome / CC BY-SA 2.0

G

National Bottle Museum

Museum dedicated to the history and art of bottle making and glassware.

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H

Ringing Rocks County Park

County park known for its unique geological formations that produce ringing sounds when struck.

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