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This lighthouse is set in an area called Bogus Point, named for its reputation as a drop-off point for counterfeit smugglers coming across Lake Ontario.

Built in 1901, this breakwater lighthouse's original tower now stands to welcome travelers arriving in the Cape Vincent area by land rather than by sea.

Touted as Lake Ontario's oldest surviving lighthouse, the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is an 1822 octagonal stone lighthouse in the northern Rochester.

This lighthouse is located in the shipping channel leading to the St. Lawrence River, where shallow depths range from 10 meters to as low as 1 meter.

Erected in 1820, Galloo Island Lighthouse was the first American lighthouse built on Lake Ontario and today is privately owned.

Erected in 1831, Horse Island Light, also known as Sackets Harbor Light, is today privately owned.

The historic Sodus Bay Lighthouse was built in 1870 and today features s a maritime museum, research library, and small gift shop.

Sodus Outer Light is located at the end of the western of the two piers defining the channel from Lake Ontario into Sodus Bay.

The West Pierhead Lighthouse is the fourth lighthouse to stand watch over the mouth of the Oswego River since 1822 and is still active today.

Located in the St. Lawrence River, Rock Island Lighthouse is located about 4.5 miles northeast of Clayton in the Thousand Islands.

Located on the shore of Lake Ontario near Henderson Bay, the original Stony Point Lighthouse was lit in 1869 and it was automated in 1950.

Constructed in 1847, Sunken Rock Light is just offshore from Alexandria Bay in the shipping channel between Wellesley Island and the mainland.

Just 17 miles from Clayton, Tibbetts Point Lighthouse marks the point where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River.

The first natural gas lighthouse in the country, the 40-foot tall Barcelona Lighthouse was established in 1829, in Barcelona Harbor (originally Portland Harbor).

Built in 1875, Thirty Mile Point Light, on the south shore of Lake Ontario, is part of Golden Hill State Park and is available for rental year-round.

The Myers Lighthouse on Cayuga Lake was built in Myers Park in the town of Lansing in 1998 and has remained in use ever since.

The Cayuga Inlet Lighthouse was built in 1917, where Cayuga Creek meets the southern end of Cayuga Lake.

Dunkirk Light, also known as Point Gratiot Light, is an active lighthouse located on Lake Erie and features a rare third order Fresnel lens installed in 1857.

Located in the middle of the Hudson River, the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is one of only seven remaining lighhouses on the river.

In operation from 1871 to 1916, this lighthouse along with the keeper’s house was originally built on a pier on the west side of the Oak Orchard River.

This iconic 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse was first lit in 1833 and served until 1914 and was the second of four lights marking the main entrance to Buffalo Harbor.

For the early settlers of America, the Fort Niagara Lighthouse served to mark the one of the few natural harbors on Lake Ontario and a vital portage route around Niagara Falls.

The Olcott Harbor Lighthouse was erected in 1873 at the mouth of Lake Ontarion and 18-Mile Creek (named for being eighteen miles from the Niagara River at Lake Ontario).

Built in 1869, the red-brick lighthouse stands as a landmark beacon on the Hudson River, at the mouth of the Esopus Creek.

Also known as the Tarrytown Light and Kingsland Point Light, this historic lighthouse was first lit in 1883 and served to warn ships away from dangerous shoals on the east side of the Hudson River.

The last of three lighthouses marking the entrance to the Rondout Creek, the Rondout Lighthouse is still fully operational as a navigational light and one of only seven remaining on the Hudson River.

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to boat across Oswego’s scenic harbor and explore the West Pierhead Lighthouse

March 16-17, 23-24, 2024: Did you know that New York state is known for its maple syrup and home to more than 2,000 maple sugar makers?

In addition to its panoramic river views, Stony Point features historic sites and landmarks from the American Revolutionary War including the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site and Lighthouse.

Located next to the historic Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, the Carriage House Inn is just a few steps away from a walk on the beach of beautiful Lake Ontario.

Tour the H Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego, reach & explore the Harbor Lighthouse by boat, and see the famous LT-5 WW II Tugboat.

Whether it is fishing, relaxing or discovering a unique historic landmark, Salmon River Lighthouse Marina offers the chance to enjoy it all.

Golden Hill State Park includes the decommissioned landmark, The Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, which is available for rental year-round.

Explore the majestic Hudson River aboard the Rip Van Winkle II and enjoy narrated cruises past quaint lighthouses, waterfront mansions, and a magnificent view of the Catskill Mountains.

The Lake House features 100 slot machines, indoor and outdoor lakefront dining options, three bars, a spacious patio, an outdoor area for live entertainment and an impressive 50-foot-tall lighthouse.

Experience the grandeur and beauty of the 1000 Islands Region by boat! Clayton Island Tour’s offer 1.5- or 3-hour scenic tours with professional tour guides ..

This campground offers 140 open or wooded RV sites, including 6 pull-through sites and 100 with full hook-ups, one mile from the unique and magnificent Chimney Bluffs State Park.

Known throughout Central NY as "The Port City," Oswego is acclaimed for its History and gorgeous Lake Ontario sunsets ..

Often called "The Crown Jewel of Lake Ontario," Sodus Bay is the largest bay on Lake Ontario ..

The historic village of Pulaski, on the banks of the famous Salmon River, is a world-renowned and popular sport fishing destination.

This beach has a guarded swimming, fishing, restrooms, bathhouse, playground, hand boat launch, pavilion and grills.

“Urban Fishing” in Pulaski gives anglers the opportunity to catch migrating Salmon from downtown riverbanks close to the amenities. (Spring, Summer, Fall)

Nestled among the vineyards of Northern Chautauqua County on Lake Erie, the village of Fredonia has a long and unique history full of “firsts.”

This small, pet-friendly campground is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend and all campsites come with water & electric hookups.

The enchanting and legendary village of Sleepy Hollow is known around the world as the setting for Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Situated between the spectacular Catskill Mountains and the beauty of the Hudson River, Saugerties is a delightful blend of history, sports and outdoor activities, cultural events and the arts.

This waterfront museum features rotating exhibits along with a fleet of small boats, including an 1898 steam tugboat, and an extensive gift shop.

Built in 1926, this waterfront park offers hiking trails, ballfields, children’s play areas, benches overlooking the Hudson River, picnic areas, and a newly renovated 1926 bathhouse.

​This popular waterfront park features a playground with splash fountains, picnic pavilion, grassy areas for picnics, pier for fishing and benches for relaxing and enjoying the view expansive views...

This one-acre riverside park offers dpublic access to the Hudson River and features a riverside path, boat launch site, sandy beach and grassy picnic area.

This seafood eatery dishes up classic and contemporary seafood-centric and land specialties using locally sourced ingredients served up with a side of beautiful views.

Nestled among the highest of the Catskill Mountains and the lush Hudson River Valley, Greene County offers year-round recreation, an abundance of attractions, diverse lodging, restaurants, and unique cultural events.