Located in the Town of Newfane in Niagara County, NY, at the junction of East/West Lake Road (NYS Route 18) and Lockport-Olcott Road (NYS Route 78), Olcott is a friendly lakeside community which is home to the deepest harbor on Lake Ontario west of Rochester, NY.
Today, it’s easy to bypass if you are not
looking for it. But back in the day Olcott was known as a premier destination
for vacationers across the region and as far south as Pennsylvania and New York
City. Judging by the many old plaques and pictures scattered around the
village, Olcott had a Coney Island-like vibe that included a beach, piers, an
amusement park, and several luxurious hotels.
Though the glory days have long since faded, that doesn’t mean visitors will be disappointed if they choose to make Olcott Beach their choice for a weekend getaway. Heritage tourism in Niagara County is on…
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