Bring your family for a tour of Dunkirk's Lighthouse and Veteran's Park Museum on your next visit. The lighthouse features a 61-foot stone tower with a 27-mile range of light, making Dunkirk Lighthouse one of the most prominent lighthouses on Lake Erie. Established in 1827 and imported from Paris, France, this light cost $10,000. The Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival occurs each year on the third weekend of August, featuring tours, a craft show, live music and food. In the museum, you will find a large collection of military artifacts displayed on the grounds, the Gift Shop and in the Keeper's Home.
Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veteran's Park Museum
P.O. Box 69
Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-366-5050
dunkirklighthouse.com
Spend the day at Woodbury Vineyards winery, over 25-years old, located in the third largest grape-growing area of the U.S. in Chautauqua County. Take one of the daily tours and sample a variety of wines in the tasting rooms--all free to the public.
Learn about wines such as the Niagara, a grapey, sweet and fruity white wine, the sweet, Blueberry Wine which compliments desserts like cheesecake or the medium dry Seaport Blush wine which goes with everything. During your visit, create your own wine label in under 30 seconds. Purchase fine wines at very low prices with your photo and message on the bottle.
Woodbury Vineyards
3230 S. Roberts Road
Dunkirk, NY 14048
716-679-9463
woodburyvineyards.com
Visit the historical museum on your next visit to Dunkirk. The Brooks Room and the Dunkirk City Room offer many displays of railroads, such as the Brooks locomotive photo collection and the local history displays and artifacts. Look through the genealogical collections for more information of Dunkirk's history. During your visit, you will also find a library and changing exhibits of veterans, businesses and paintings by artists in the area. Enjoy the Dunkirk Historical Museum throughout the year.
Dunkirk Historical Museum
513 Washington Ave.
Dunkirk, NY 14048-2522
716-366-3797
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