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rleans County is situated along a variety of national and statewide
Otrails that link geographical assets, nature and history such as the
Great Lakes Seaway Trail and Erie Canalway Trail. Locally, trails
Happy Trails further define our heritage including the Cobblestone
Trail and Country Barn Quilt Trail. The east end of the
Niagara Wine Trail links to the neighboring Finger
Lakes Wine Trail to the immediate east. Enjoy our trails
by boat, bike, motorcycle, or conventional methods!

THE GREAT LAKES SEAWAY TRAIL
is a 518 mile scenic driving route that
follows the shores of Lake Erie, the Niagara
River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence
River in New York and Pennsylvania. Follow
25 miles along the Lake Ontario State
Parkway and Route 18 in Orleans County.
One of the first roads in America to be
designated as a National Scenic Byway, the
Orleans Great Lakes Seaway Trail includes unique
County
historical locations such as the Oak Orchard
Lighthouse in Point Breeze, cultural
heritage sites as well as outstanding views
and scenic vistas. Fish at the 2013 Ultimate
Fishing Town of Point Breeze and Oak
Orchard River year round.

MUST SEE & DO ALONG THE
GREAT LAKES SEAWAY TRAIL

IN ORLEANS COUNTY

• Book a charter to fish for trophy sized salmon and trout
• Take in the Aurora Over the Lighthouse lightshow at the
Oak Orchard Lighthouse just after the sun sets
• Take in a summer concert Tuesday evenings at the
Orleans County Marine Park and dance the night away
• Paddle out to catch a breathtaking sunrise or sunset
• Rent a pontoon boat from Captain’s Cove and cruise
Lake Ontario & the Oak
• Dine waterfront at the Black North Inn on the Oak © David Frexinger
Orchard River in Point Breeze or Lures at Bald Eagle
Marina in Kendall
• Take the family for a picnic lakeside at the Yates Town
Park with a state of the art playground
• Stop at a farm or Amish Market for the daily harvest or
ice cream treat
• Camp at a waterfront campsite at Lakeside State Park
or Green Harbor Campground & Marina
• Book a cottage or cabin for an extended stay
• Follow the Barn Quilt Trail

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