Neil and Wan’s Guidebook

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Neil and Wan’s Guidebook

Food scene

Festive - Big Italian dishes and indoor/outdoor seating. Reservations strongly recommended. 490 Center Street.
20 locals recommend
Casa Antica
490 Center St
20 locals recommend
Festive - Big Italian dishes and indoor/outdoor seating. Reservations strongly recommended. 490 Center Street.
Romantic - Great Food, Wine and Atmosphere. 425 Center Street.
20 locals recommend
Carmelo's
425 Center St
20 locals recommend
Romantic - Great Food, Wine and Atmosphere. 425 Center Street.
Best View - Great place for steamed clams and a cocktail on the deck to watch the sunset over the Lower Niagara River. 115 S. Water Street.
8 locals recommend
Griffon Brewery and Gastropub | Lewiston
115 South Water Street
8 locals recommend
Best View - Great place for steamed clams and a cocktail on the deck to watch the sunset over the Lower Niagara River. 115 S. Water Street.
Best Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck. 433 Center Street.
17 locals recommend
Apple Granny
433 Center St
17 locals recommend
Best Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck. 433 Center Street.
By the 1/2 or full tray – order the pepperoni under the cheese like the natives do! 742 Center Street.
Vincenzo's Pizza House
742 Center St
By the 1/2 or full tray – order the pepperoni under the cheese like the natives do! 742 Center Street.
A must have during any summer visit to Lewiston. 105 Portage Road
20 locals recommend
Hibbard's Custard
105 Portage Rd
20 locals recommend
A must have during any summer visit to Lewiston. 105 Portage Road
Get a loaf of Italian bread for your visit! (Walk in like a boss and request a “Large loaf, Sliced”). Great place for gifts (world famous biscotti), cold pizza by the slice and Italian pastry – 535 Center Street.
21 locals recommend
Di Camillo Bakery
7927 Niagara Falls Blvd
21 locals recommend
Get a loaf of Italian bread for your visit! (Walk in like a boss and request a “Large loaf, Sliced”). Great place for gifts (world famous biscotti), cold pizza by the slice and Italian pastry – 535 Center Street.
Grill food and ice cream by the river. Who can argue with that? 115 N Water Street.
31 locals recommend
The Silo
115 N Water St
31 locals recommend
Grill food and ice cream by the river. Who can argue with that? 115 N Water Street.
Coffee and light breakfast. 703 Center Street.
27 locals recommend
Orange Cat Coffee Co
703 Center St
27 locals recommend
Coffee and light breakfast. 703 Center Street.
Diner Style Breakfast and Lunch. 769 Cayuga Street.
Villa Coffee House
769 Cayuga St
Diner Style Breakfast and Lunch. 769 Cayuga Street.
Greek Breakfast and Lunch. 869 Cayuga Street.
6 locals recommend
Syros Restaurant
869 Cayuga St
6 locals recommend
Greek Breakfast and Lunch. 869 Cayuga Street.
Coffee and pastries. 417 Center Street.
15 locals recommend
The Village Bake Shoppe
417 Center St
15 locals recommend
Coffee and pastries. 417 Center Street.

Things to Do

Scenic Concert venue with lots of other art-related activities. Also the starting point for great hiking trails along the lower Niagara river. You will see the crowds walking past the house when there’s a show going on. https://www.artpark.net/ Check the schedule and buy some lawn tickets for a show!
76 locals recommend
Artpark
450 S 4th St
76 locals recommend
Scenic Concert venue with lots of other art-related activities. Also the starting point for great hiking trails along the lower Niagara river. You will see the crowds walking past the house when there’s a show going on. https://www.artpark.net/ Check the schedule and buy some lawn tickets for a show!
Surrounded by some of the oldest homes in the village on beautiful Plain Street, you can learn about everything Lewiston there – 469 Plain Street https://historiclewiston.org/museum/
6 locals recommend
Lewiston Museum
469 Plain St
6 locals recommend
Surrounded by some of the oldest homes in the village on beautiful Plain Street, you can learn about everything Lewiston there – 469 Plain Street https://historiclewiston.org/museum/
This is one of many great hikes along the Lower Niagara Gorge. For trails and maps: https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/attractions-and-tours/hiking-trails
17 locals recommend
Devils Hole
17 locals recommend
This is one of many great hikes along the Lower Niagara Gorge. For trails and maps: https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/attractions-and-tours/hiking-trails
Rent kayaks and float your way down to Youngstown. You can arrange pick up at your destination through the rental company. https://niagaraoutfitters.com/
6 locals recommend
Niagara Outfitters
South Water Street
6 locals recommend
Rent kayaks and float your way down to Youngstown. You can arrange pick up at your destination through the rental company. https://niagaraoutfitters.com/

Sightseeing

Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist (Drive or take the free Discovery Niagara Shuttle). Maid of the Mist is a must! Line moves quickly so don’t be discouraged. Walk up the wooden stairs and paths into the mist after the boat tour before you head back up the elevator. If you drive, you should also head over to Goat Island for a great brink-side view of both the American and Horseshoe Falls. Consider walking over Rainbow Bridge to Niagara Falls Ontario too (Passport needed).
123 locals recommend
Maid of the Mist
1 Prospect St
123 locals recommend
Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist (Drive or take the free Discovery Niagara Shuttle). Maid of the Mist is a must! Line moves quickly so don’t be discouraged. Walk up the wooden stairs and paths into the mist after the boat tour before you head back up the elevator. If you drive, you should also head over to Goat Island for a great brink-side view of both the American and Horseshoe Falls. Consider walking over Rainbow Bridge to Niagara Falls Ontario too (Passport needed).
Drive or take the free Discovery Niagara Shuttle. Super cool place at the mouth of the Niagara with views of Canada and Toronto. https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/oldfortniagara/details.aspx
36 locals recommend
Old Fort Niagara Visitor Center
36 locals recommend
Drive or take the free Discovery Niagara Shuttle. Super cool place at the mouth of the Niagara with views of Canada and Toronto. https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/oldfortniagara/details.aspx
There are fireworks every night over the falls at 10:00 pm! https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/attractions-and-tours/fireworks
Prospect Point
There are fireworks every night over the falls at 10:00 pm! https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/attractions-and-tours/fireworks
Historic picturesque village with wineries and great restaurants; book a reservation if dining. Take the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and follow the signs. 30 minute drive depending on bridge traffic. Passport required.
628 locals recommend
Niagara on the Lake
628 locals recommend
Historic picturesque village with wineries and great restaurants; book a reservation if dining. Take the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and follow the signs. 30 minute drive depending on bridge traffic. Passport required.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Discovery Niagara Shuttle - Free Shuttle.

Best way to get to Niagara Falls or Fort Niagara. Closest stop is at the Lewiston Waterfront - a short walk from house. Use their web site or download the app to get real time shuttle status and location. https://www.discoverniagarashuttle.com/
What to pack

Bring your passport if you're considering a visit to Canada

It's always nice to walk over the Rainbow Bridge to Niagara Falls Ontario or to take a drive over to Niagara on the Lake. So bring your passport.