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Local attractions
The Olcott Beach Carousel Park, seconds away from our cottage, offers a fun and nostalgic family experience for just $.25 a ride!
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Olcott Beach Carousel Park
5979 E Main StThe Olcott Beach Carousel Park, seconds away from our cottage, offers a fun and nostalgic family experience for just $.25 a ride!
Take a walk to the lakefront shops in Olcott. A full boardwalk surrounds these cute little establishments where you'll find souvenirs, decor, clothing, toys, food, and more!
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Lakeview Village Shoppes
5955 Ontario StTake a walk to the lakefront shops in Olcott. A full boardwalk surrounds these cute little establishments where you'll find souvenirs, decor, clothing, toys, food, and more!
Whether fishing or enjoying water sports with the family, the nearby marina offers great accommodations including docks with hookups, full shower facilities, and a fish cleaning station.
Newfane Marina
5818 W Main StWhether fishing or enjoying water sports with the family, the nearby marina offers great accommodations including docks with hookups, full shower facilities, and a fish cleaning station.
There are two beaches accessible to the public. The official beach is right at the end of our street. When open, it has a lifeguard and great setup for swimming or spending time by the lake. The other (pictured here) is of the rock beach which is on the other side of 18 mile creek. Take a left out of Franklin street onto lake road, then a right just after the water tower. At the end of Jackson Street, you'll find this rock beach with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
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Olcott Beach
Beach StreetThere are two beaches accessible to the public. The official beach is right at the end of our street. When open, it has a lifeguard and great setup for swimming or spending time by the lake. The other (pictured here) is of the rock beach which is on the other side of 18 mile creek. Take a left out of Franklin street onto lake road, then a right just after the water tower. At the end of Jackson Street, you'll find this rock beach with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
World-famous and just a short drive away, if you've never been to Niagara Falls you need to go and experience the beauty and power of this local attraction.
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Niagara Falls
World-famous and just a short drive away, if you've never been to Niagara Falls you need to go and experience the beauty and power of this local attraction.
Krull Park is an amazing local park right next door to our neighborhood. They have over 300 acres of space to enjoy. The park includes three playgrounds, a basketball court, a splash pad, multiple shelters and grill areas, and a lot of green space to enjoy. On the other side of Lake Road, enjoy beautiful views of the lake.
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Krull Park yase-Niagara County
6108 E Lake RdKrull Park is an amazing local park right next door to our neighborhood. They have over 300 acres of space to enjoy. The park includes three playgrounds, a basketball court, a splash pad, multiple shelters and grill areas, and a lot of green space to enjoy. On the other side of Lake Road, enjoy beautiful views of the lake.
Food scene
Don't miss a visit to Bye's Popcorn, a local favorite! A family-operated popcorn stand popping fresh, amazing popcorn, both your standard butter and salt as well as really tasty caramel-covered popcorn.
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Bye's Popcorn
1667 Lockport Olcott RdDon't miss a visit to Bye's Popcorn, a local favorite! A family-operated popcorn stand popping fresh, amazing popcorn, both your standard butter and salt as well as really tasty caramel-covered popcorn.
Cafora's has one of the best dining environments within a close drive. You can have a sit-down Italian dinner or get pizza and wings to go.
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Cafora's Pizza Italian Restaurant
2885 Main StCafora's has one of the best dining environments within a close drive. You can have a sit-down Italian dinner or get pizza and wings to go.
Gordy Harper's is a good restaurant for typical American dining. We enjoy their breakfast best. They also have a "bazaar" in the back which is a collection of little shops to browse through.
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Gordie Harper Bazaar
3333 Lockport Olcott RdGordy Harper's is a good restaurant for typical American dining. We enjoy their breakfast best. They also have a "bazaar" in the back which is a collection of little shops to browse through.
Mariner's has pretty good food. We prefer to eat here when we can sit on the outside patio. The inside decor is a bit dark, but the patio with the lake breeze makes a stop here worth it.
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Mariner's Landing
1540 Franklin StMariner's has pretty good food. We prefer to eat here when we can sit on the outside patio. The inside decor is a bit dark, but the patio with the lake breeze makes a stop here worth it.
The Wilson Boat House is about a 10 min drive. They are open seasonally and have an excellent menu as well as a beautiful environment indoors or outside to enjoy. Known for their seafood and steak, we've never had a bad meal here.
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Wilson Boat House Restaurant
57 Harbor StThe Wilson Boat House is about a 10 min drive. They are open seasonally and have an excellent menu as well as a beautiful environment indoors or outside to enjoy. Known for their seafood and steak, we've never had a bad meal here.
Covey's Cove
5855 E Main StCovey's Cove is a good bar really close by. They also serve mexican food.