A charming village in New York, Aurora boasts a fascinating history that dates back to the 18th Century. Dotted with charming old homes, quaint wineries, art shops, lush green parks, and rustic streets, Aurora manages to mesmerize visitors with its idyllic old-world charm. The Long Point State Park, which sprawls across 297 acres (120 hectares), offers stunning views of the Cayuga Lake. The Long Point Winery, which also overlooks the beautiful lake, is another unmissable attraction of this small town.
This waterfront museum, located across from First Niagara Center, salutes all branches of the United States Armed Forces, with special emphasis on veterans from Western New York. Visitors can tour a World War II submarine, a destroyer and a guided missile cruiser. There are military artifacts such as tanks, aircraft and memorabilia, including an interesting collection from the Polish Armed Forces.
USS Croaker was a United States Navy submarine, launched during 1943. The ship was operational at the time of World War II and was used for naval attacks. It won several accolades and awards like American Campaign Medal for its service to the navy. After being decommissioned, it is a well known tourist attraction and museum, housing war artifacts .
Originally constructed in 1849, St Paul's is not only one of Buffalo's most beautiful churches, it's one of the oldest buildings in the whole city. After a fire in 1888, the Cathedral was rebuilt, and is still providing weekly services to its congregation. The peaceful Cathedral Park setting is also a favorite spot for downtown workers seeking a shady spot to eat their lunches.
