Daylife in Dunkirk

Monthly Archives : April 24, 2022

Luensman Overview Park
  • April 24, 2022
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This week I visited Luensman Overview Park. Up until a couple weeks ago I had never even heard of this place. After posting about my blog in a Facebook group, I received suggestions for cool places in the area to write about.   I’m really grateful for all of the recommendations, especially this one.   On my way there, I drove through winding country roads with really steep hills. I missed the park entrance at first and had to double back to find it.   The day I went, I couldn’t have asked for better weather. It was clear and sunny skies and the temperature was in the 60s. Since …..

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Niagara Falls (Easter Edition)
  • April 17, 2022
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  I do realize that Niagara Falls is not in Dunkirk. In fact it’s significantly farther away than the rest of the places I’ve chosen to write about, but this week is sort of special.   I’m home for Easter break right now and have had a lot on my plate recently, which made it hard to check out a place in Dunkirk. I live in North Tonawanda which is just over an hour drive from Fredonia and very close to Niagara Falls. It occurred to me that the Falls are not too far from the Dunkirk area.   Having one of the most well known natural attractions in the …..

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Point Gratiot Park
  • April 10, 2022
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When I first arrived at Fredonia as a freshman, I would always hear people talk about going to Point Gratiot. Naturally, I had to check it out for myself. Since then it’s become a regular spot for my friends and I.   Point Gratiot is a beautiful natural park and beach that runs alongside Lake Erie. Especially now that the weather is getting nicer, it’s the perfect spot for a day trip.   Some amenities and activities you can partake in here include: Life-guarded Swimming Tennis Golf Bike Trails Fishing Playgrounds Pavilions Picnics   There are technically two beaches, one to the east of the point and one to the …..

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Fredonia Opera House

In April 1891, the Fredonia Opera House opened its doors for the very first time. People from throughout the region got dressed up in their classiest garments and gathered to watch a rousing performance of Josephine, Empress of the French. Who would have thought 130 years later, people would still be coming to see performances at this same theater. Renovations were made through the years, but unfortunately due to long periods of neglect the Opera House had to be shut down in 1981. Two years later, there was a movement to have the building torn down, which sparked controversy and backlash throughout the community. Citizens got together and formed the Fredonia …..

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