The Enchanting State Park In New York That Everyone In Your Family Will Love
By Lea Monroe|Published March 02, 2018
×
Lea Monroe
Author
Writer for Only In Your State. Scribbling about all things New York and Buffalo related while also keeping you updated on the latest travel news! Inquiries: Lmonroe@onlyinyourstate.com
We may still be dealing with the sporadic winter weather, but more and more consistently the majority of our state is starting to see warmer days and that means summer will be here before we know it. Usually, when you hear someone mention a New York State Park you think of our serene nature trails, remarkable mountains, and other scenic wonders that you can find outdoors.
Going against what you’re normally used to, this one state park in Chautauqua County is actually one of the country’s oldest continually operating amusement parks. Check it out!
The perfect place for family fun and nostalgia, Midway State Park in Bemus Point was originally established as a trolley park 120 years ago!
The ideal vintage amusement park that we wish we could all have in our hometowns, Midway State Park was taken over by the New York State Parks System in 2006 and still continues to be as charming as ever.
Full of rides and attractions for visitors of all ages, Midway State Park is the perfect alternative to the other more busy and expensive amusement parks in the area.
Operating on a track that runs throughout the park, the Midway Train is a fun reminder to all of the area's history with the Jamestown & Lake Erie Railway.
Speaking of local history, the carousel that operates inside of the state park was actually made right in North Tonawanda at the Herschell Carousel Factory!
All while you have a view of Chautauqua Lake, one of the best things about Midway State Park is that the prices for all of the rides and games are so reasonable.
While older visitors at the park will enjoy feeling young again while they drive laps around each other at the bumper cars or go crazy playing with the vintage arcade games.
No matter how many times you've visited Midway State Park, you'll never grow tired of seeing new generations of New York residents enjoying this historic amusement park for the first time.
Considering how long this park has been part of New York's local history, many of us have the pleasure of being able to say that generations of our own families have long been coming to Midway State Park. Sitting on the water, the park also has plenty of picnic shelters and picnic areas that are perfect for enjoying during the summer with the whole family.
To find out more about this amazing family-friendly state park, click here.
Not familiar with Western New York’s neck of the woods? Then have no fear! You can easily grab directions to this state park by using Google Maps below.
