Niagara Falls Lake Ontario Road Trip

It’s a scenic ride on the Robert Moses Parkway from New York’s second most populous city to a Canadian border town powered by famous waterfalls. And there are several ways to explore the majesty of the natural wonder that moves 700,000 gallons of water per second.

Rochester is due east of Niagara, and you could get there faster on a main thoroughfare, but then you’d miss some amazing views on SR 18. You won’t find many rest stops along the two-lane, fruit tree-lined byway, but on this journey, you’ll gaze at the shining waters of Lake Ontario before you arrive.

You may dream about chicken on your way to Buffalo, but there is much more there to savor. Architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Frederick Law Olmsted and Henry Hobson Richardson left their mark with their buildings, parks, parkways and office buildings. The fresh air, beautiful foliage, and water views of Lake Erie will offer inspiration for your own adventures.