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Sodus is a town in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 8,384 at the 2010 census. The town takes its name from a native word for the bay in the eastern part of the town: "Assorodus," meaning "silvery water."
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1. Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Built in 1824, the original lighthouse tower was almost destroyed during the Civil War, fell into disrepair, rebuilt in 1870, and now is open to the public as a maritime museum and library.
Reviewed By Vickie D - Denver, Indiana
While at the lighthouse, we received a tour in the museum by a very knowledgeable gentleman. Learning about the lighthouse and the Sodus Point area was very interesting. The lighthouse has a very nice little museum of collectibles, maps and other maritime artifacts. We were even able to walk up the lighthouse tower (not an easy task) and see the beautiful view.
2. Chimney Bluffs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Radiohutch - Safety Harbor, Florida
Lynn and I and friends did a hike recently in Chimney Bluffs State Park to see the hoodoo-like formations along the eastern point of the Park. This was a 3 mile hike for us which began along the eastern dirt cliffs of the park and continued high above Lake Ontario. The trail is very narrow. The cliffs are eroding to a point where it almost seems dangerous to walk along some of it. There were small rocks, a few downed trees and lots of roots. After seeing the formations that are quickly eroding we were able to catch a wider, flatter grass trail back to the parking area. There are only a few trails and they are marked where the trail merges. I think that some mile markers might be in order. The views of Lake Ontario are great, but I don't think that I would do this hike again.
3. Huckleberry Swamp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By pondandpines - Rochester, NY
This is a magical place, made accessible by a wide boardwalk (and well-maintained trails) which meander through 79 acres of diverse wetlands. We have been here at different times, and the preserve is always wonderful, and ever changing with the seasons. There are always delightful surprises. The swamp is full of life: many kinds of trees and wildflowers, frogs, birds, dragonflies, turtles, muskrats and more.... Bring your binoculars, and in the spring you may see great blue heron chicks in their rookery. The Swamp is wheelchair accessible. There are "meet and greets," guided hikes, nature programs and kids' camps. It is closed Mondays and winters. We suggest you check their website (www.ofofinc.org) before heading out. Very highly recommended.
4. Beechwood State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By SunnysPal - Williamson, NY
Beechwood State Park is an interesting location. There are three entrances. One at the bridge over Maxwell Creek, one to the East, and one to the West. At the bridge entrance you can walk South up Maxwell Creek toward a small waterfall. There are generally folks fly-fishing along the banks. The two trails to the West of the bridge head toward an old Girl Scout camp that is on the shore of Lake Ontario and the West shore of Maxwell Creek. There is a trail to the East that travels the East side of Maxwell Creek. The old abandoned camp is a little spooky. But there are great trails for walking and running. In the winter the trails are ideal for cross country skiing. You can't beat the views of the lake at the end.
5. Cracker Box Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By hoodswigler - rochester, ny
My band played here for a benefit. It's out in the boonies but they are doing an amazing thing and we loved supporting them. Go check them out!
6. B. Forman Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Larry W - Rochester, New York
We love coming to this beautiful park, located on the southern shoreline of Lake Ontario, It's in a beautiful location, and has something for just about everything. The biggest attraction is the unobstructed view of the lake and shoreline, which is covered with flat, smooth rocks which everyone loves to skip on the water. The park has plenty of picnic tables and bar-b-que grills for those summer eat-outs, and there are swings and a new jungle gym set for the little ones.
One warning about this place: it is ALWAYS colder then you'd imagine, and the wind is always blowing here as well, so bring along a light jacket even in warmer temperatures.
7. Apple Country Spirits
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By SunnysPal - Williamson, NY
This is a really cool stop if you are out for a country drive. Beautiful brand new building with a tasting room that overlooks the stills. Staff was very friendly and informative. The tasting is free and included mixers for those who need to cut straight liquor. Only vodka for now but the staff said there was more varieties to come! Bought a bottle, great with tonic.
8. Alasa Farms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
You can pick apples, enjoy a hayride or tour the original Shaker buildings on this farm.
Reviewed By Linda T - Rochester, New York
It was a sunny, chilly Sunday afternoon in October and
The sights and sounds of a thriving farm greeted us as we met Carol and Barbara, our guides for the afternoon.
After a lovely walk in the woods with stories about the animals, the farm and the volunteers that make it all happen, we toured the barns and met the animals. I love the chickens. Sarah liked the goats. What a great opportunity to get up close and personal with horses, donkeys, ducks, pigs, and nature.
Thank you Carol and Barbara for a great afternoon down on the farm!
Plan your adventure to Alasa Farm, you’ll be pleasantly surprised
9. Book of Mormon Publication Site
Overall Ratings
5 based on 114 reviews
Located in the business district of historic Palmyra, New York, the Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site offers you a glimpse of the printing and binding processes of the 1820s. Tours are free.
Reviewed By SnowyShasta - Portland, Oregon
This site, the E.B Grandin publishing building, is the spot where the first copies of the Book of Mormon were published. The original building still stands, with some modern structures added surrounding it. On our tour we saw the building and learned about the way typesetting, printing, and binding were done in the early 1800's. My teens were interested in the process, and we could ask questions as we walked through. Other than the tour, the rest of the area is fairly small, with a lobby including a few displays and pictures, and a room showing what the bookshop/sales area of the original building would have looked like. The tour lasted about half an hour, and we spent in total just under an hour visiting the site.
10. Sodus Point Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By cindy o
This is a lake, BUT IT FEELS LIKE A BEACH ! beautiful sunrise and the sunset is breathless, the walks in the morning are peaceful because everyone is still sleeping. you dont hear a sound from anyone
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