There is no shortage of outdoor opportunities at this park and they vary with the season. You can go white-water rafting down the Genesee River while surrounded by a gorge with walls as high as 600 feet, go for a swim at its two pools or hike its 60 miles of trails, which stretch from one end of the park to the other. There are plenty of fishing spots along the river. You could also take a hot-air balloon ride over the park's three waterfalls. Horseback riding is also available on 1,000 acres of the park and you can enjoy the views as you ride. Try cross-country skiing in the winter. For shelter, the park has 270 electric campsites available from May to October. There are also about 80 cabins in the park if you'd rather not rough it too much.
Letchworth, often referred to as "The Grand Canyon of the East," encompasses 14,000 acres near the Genesee River. It offers 17-mile scenic gorge and three wonderful waterfalls, making this a great area for anyone who wants lots of photos of their vacation. Its location between the Allegany foothills and the Finger Lakes gives visitors even more options for breathtaking scenery. You can also visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dam at Mount Morris. The 1940s-era dam is the largest of its type east of the Mississippi River.
Stay at the Glen Iris Inn, which was the home of William Pryor Letchworth who gifted a 1,000-acre estate called Glen Iris to the state. The inn accepts reservations from April through October. The inn isn't the only historical site in the park. A restored Seneca Indian Council House also stands in Letchworth, as does a Native American history museum. The museum has exhibits about the park's development and Letchworth's life. It's also the gravesite of Mary Jemison, a 15-year-old girl who was captured by the Seneca tribe in Pennsylvania and lived among them for much of her life. Jemison's cabin also stands in the park and is open for visitors.
