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TOWN OF
          BATAVIA










          SHOP, DINE,

          PLAY & STAY!


          T  he Town of Batavia is bustling with activity and is the perfect   sidewalks, bike lanes and bridges connecting recreational, historical and
          place to make your basecamp while visiting the area. Offering   residential areas, also crossing the Tonawanda Creek. Enjoy all that
          a wide variety of lodging, dining and shopping opportunities all   Kiwanis Park has to offer! The scenic park offers picnic pavilions, an
          conveniently directly off the NYS Thruway I-90 at Exit 48.  inclusive playground, tennis courts, walking trails as well as a kayak
                                                                  launch into the Tonawanda Creek.
          Head to Park Road which was recently renovated and was recog-
          nized as a top public works project by the American Public Works   Take in the arts at The Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee
          Association. There you’ll find Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel   Community College where nationally-known acts, local theater and
          offering live harness racing, over 900 gaming machines, dining and   art exhibits are hosted.  And don’t miss one of the longest running
          entertainment including concerts and special events. Book a room   county fairs in the state held at The
          at the hotel featuring 84 well-appointed guest rooms and suites,   Genesee County Fairgrounds each
          some overlooking the racetrack. Families will find fun at Palm   summer. Family fun includes
          Island Indoor Waterpark, a 10,000 square foot waterpark features   classic fair foods, rides, animal
          water fun for all ages!                                 and tractor shows and much
                                                                  more! You can also take in dirt
          Boasting an array of outdoor recreation, our 27-hole championship
                                                                  track racing here on Saturday
          course, Terry Hills Golf Course, has consistently been recognized
                                                                  nights at the Genesee Speedway.
          as a top golf course in Western New York. Explore the Ellicott
          Trail, a 4.9-mile multi-use recreational trail. People of all skill levels
          enjoy the trail that has been created on a mix of old railroad beds,

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