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Tom_Fields Says: This is one of New York's most unusual parks. The strange rock formations, carved by wind and water, appear like something from the West, not the Northeast. A hiking trail leads visitors from the entrance to the scenic overlooks. It's not very long, but the going gets tough...
Sodus Point Lighthouse and Museum
davecallahan Says: The tower is not too high (45 feet) and its spiral staircase is accessible to the public.The stone for the building and tower was quarried in Kingston, Ontario and the structure was built in 1870's.The main part of the structure is a museum dedicated to Sodus and its history...
Tom_Fields Says: Sodus Point has a pleasant downtown along the shores of Lake Ontario. Check out the old 19th century lighthouse, with its Fresnel lens. And then visit the new lighthouse on the long pier that juts out into the lake.
chrissyalex Says: Another lighthouse at Sodus Point! This isn't THE Sodus Point Lighthouse..but it is another lighthouse located at Sodus Point. So if you like lighthouses, finding this one as well is a bonus! :-)
Sodus Point Lighthouse and Museum
chrissyalex Says: If you have a little extra time after visiting Chimney Bluffs State Park, you can take a drive around to the otherside of Sodus Bay to visit the Sodus Point Lighthouse and Museum. This old wooden lighthouse was built in 1870. This is the second lighthouse built here, the...
chrissyalex Says: The hike up is lovely. There are all kinds of varieties of plants, trees, flowers ,berries and mushrooms. You do have to be careful as some of the trails are almost nonexistant. This picture was taken at the top of the bluffs and is the very best part of the trail. I loved...
chrissyalex Says: After taking the upper trail through the woods and viewing the bluffs from above, you can climb down and walk the shoreline, to view them from below. In the summer, you can take off your shoes and walk in the water to cool off your feet as you stroll.
chrissyalex Says: I love the state parks in my state and thought I knew of all of them in my area...until now! Chimney Bluffs is not as well known as the more popular state parks such as Watkins Glen, Taughannock Falls etc. It is not as developed and very unspoiled. As a matter of fact, you...
Carriage House Inn: pleasant B&B
davecallahan Says: The location is nice for the lake view and proximity to attractions in Sodus Point; most were within walking distance. There were the lighthouse and marina and the pier; "downtown" were the small shops and diner. And all around were pleasant people with smiles and waves.The...
davecallahan Says: We stopped in here for submarine sandwiches and cokes. A small diner-style restaurant that serves sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, fries, pizza and calzones and other finger foods. Place was clean; there was no crowd; one waitress yet the service was fast.$12 for two of...
Papa Joes: Don't miss the Haddock on Fridays
traveldog1 Says: If you want to dine in a fine restaraunt go inside to eat. In Summer though, its best to east alfresco. There's a great patio with umbrellas at the tables to give you that oceanside dining experience. They have live music on a regular basis for an evening bar experience. We...
davecallahan Says: Every Sunday in July and August (after the 4th of July), there is entertainment out in the yard next to the lighthouse. The concerts are free but you need to bring your own seat or blanket.Last minute concellations sometimes occur if weather is too bad (call the phone number...
davecallahan Says: The second last weekend of July is the time for the Sodus Point Olde Tyme Country Faire. It runs from 9am to 9pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Friday evening (7pm) is the pet parade and ice cream social.There will be carnival rides and live music entertainment;...
davecallahan Says: For the most part, Sodus Point is rated as "low risk" on the crime risk scale but one crime is lately on the rise and is now at the "above average" risk level. That crime is Rape which has increased dramatically in the last 5 years. (There are no registered sex offenders in...
chrissyalex Says: You really have to be very careful here when walking up to the bluffs. Although in some areas, there are nice clear paths, in other areas the paths are barely present and very muddy . There are also fallen trees you need to step over.Another thing to be careful of while...
Helpfulness
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Comfortable shoes or sneakers. I wouldn't wear you favorite pair as some of the trails are quite muddy. I would also wear jeans or long trousers, even in the summer. There is quite a bit of poisen ivy in some areas of the woods. A jacket in the spring or autumn, it gets quite windy at the bluffs. I wouldn't climb these trails in thw winter!
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Suncreen, if you plan to walk along the shoreline in the summer.
Photo Equipment: Of course bring your camera! :-)
Miscellaneous: Bring some water for the hike and a picnic lunch. There are a few picnic tables at the beginning of the trails.
Updated Sep 8, 2004
davecallahan Says: The lighthouse on North Ontario Street serves another useful purpose.... they have installed a weather cam on the side and it looks out over the Lake Ontario area so that you can tell what the local weather is right now. (not very useful at night though).Use the link below...
chrissyalex Says: The Bluffs are really quite large and it is difficult to capture their magnitude in a photograph. This photo, with the boat in the background ,may give you an idea of the size of these bluffs.
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Sodus Point, NY... Along Lake Ontario.....
Sodus Point is a small village along the shores of Lake Ontario, between Rochester, NY and Oswego, NY. It had been burnt to the ground in the early 1800s and weas rebuilt and became a town by...
This is one of the little-known attractions of New York. Situated along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Sodus Point is where many locals go for a weekend getaway. The town has a fine marina, a...
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