Genesee County has some of the best winter recreation opportunities in the Greater Niagara Region. Being agricultural in nature, driving through the county, you will see scattered forests along beautiful countryside and much more. Genesee County is known for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snow tubing, sledding, and more.
While you are enjoying Winter in Western New York, enjoy some of these great weekend (or weekday) getaway attractions.
Genesee County Park & Forest and Interpretive Center
11095 Bethany Center Rd.
East Bethany, NY 14444
585-344-1122
The Genesee County Park is a favorite during the Winter months. This is a perfect place to snowshoe, hike, horseback ride, and sled. Following Bethany Center Rd, turn into Area A parking lot. Here you will find the famous Toboggan Hill where many families come to enjoy a day at the park. If sledding isn’t your cup of hot chocolate, there are over 430 acres of beautiful rolling hills and woods to explore. For the snowmobiler, The park acts as a trailhead parking area with trails connecting both Genesee & Wyoming trail systems. If you plan to visit on the weekend, be sure to stop by the Interpretive Center to learn about all the wildlife species that make Genesee County their habitat. The Interpretive Center is also open weekdays by appointment.
What you’ll see & do: Sled, snowshoe, snowmobile, picnic, hike or just enjoy the beauty of 430 rolling acres of outdoor splendor. Many species of birds and wildlife can be spotted throughout the park and don’t forget to visit their Interpretive Center to learn more.
Polarwave Snowtubing Park 
3500 Harloff Rd.
Batavia, NY 14020
585-345-1630
www.PolarWaveBatavia.com
Open in the winter, Polarwave Snowtubing Park is a family fun place to spend a day. Large groomed hills that have both natural and man-made snow allow for a good time even in the warm days of winter, if there are any!
What you’ll see & do: Zoom on a downhill ride that runs on specially designed snow tubes. The tubing hill is groomed in "chutes" that resemble various sizes of snow-built waves and includes runs for both adults and children. A tow rope will bring you back up the hill after your exhilarating ride.
Darien Lakes State Park
Rt 20 & Rt 77
Darien, NY 14040
Featuring 1,846 acres of hilly wooded terrain. Ice skating takes place on the 12-acre lake in the winter. Nineteen miles of multi-use trails beckon hikers, horseback riders, cross country skiers and snowmobilers. The park maintains camping sites, picnic and playground areas.
What you’ll see & do: Available activities are picnicking, biking, hunting, and camping. In the winter enjoy snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Batavia Downs Casino
8315 Park Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
585-343-3750
www.Batavia-Downs.com
If you want to spend a fun day or evening indoors, Batavia Downs is the place to stay warm and win! Over 600 Video Gaming Machines were installed in the Spring of 2005, and are waiting for you to try your luck and win money or prizes! Fine food is available at the Batavia Downs Clubhouse & Restaurant. There is a Player's Club Rewards Program, daily and weekly specials with fun promotions and valuable prize giveaways, and food and drink specials like $1.25 draft beer everyday. Batavia Downs Casino also offers day and nighttime horse racing simulcast from tracks all over the country which can be viewed on over 150 televisions.
What you’ll see & do: Win big by taking in a race, playing the machines, or simply enjoy some great food all within a wonderful new atmosphere.
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