Newfane NY (14108): Overview, Housing, Essentials, Schools, Recreation & Entertainment, Transportation & Traffic, Real Estate Agents

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Welcome to Newfane, NY
Overview Newfane is a town in north-central Niagara County, bordered to the north by Lake Ontario, to the east by Somerset and Hartland, to the south by Lockport and to the west by Wilson. Newfane has no village, but several hamlets, including Olcott, a lakeside community with the deepest harbor on Lake Ontario west of Rochester. Consequently, this area is big for boating and fishing. Olcott Beach won the title of “Ultimate Fishing Town” in a contest sponsored by the World Fishing Network. Krull Park, on the shores of Lake Ontario, is the largest county-run park in Niagara County. Eighteen Mile Creek is a tributary of Lake Ontario; it runs through Newfane and other nearby towns. Newfane is a large town geographically, with about 10,000 residents. Local Museums & Landmarks Newfane has two properties on the National Register of Historic Places: the First Baptist Church and the Van Horn Mansion. The hamlet of Olcott has the Olcott Beach Carousel Park, a small, old-fashioned amusement park with a 1928 carousel and other attractions. You can see fishermen returning to shore with their catches at the Harbor at Olcott Beach. Lockport, just 8 miles south, has a variety of historic attractions focused on the Erie Canal.

Welcome to Newfane, NY

Overview

Newfane is a town in north-central Niagara County, bordered to the north by Lake Ontario, to the east by Somerset and Hartland, to the south by Lockport and to the west by Wilson. Newfane has no village, but several hamlets, including Olcott, a lakeside community with the deepest harbor on Lake Ontario west of Rochester. Consequently, this area is big for boating and fishing. Olcott Beach won the title of “Ultimate Fishing Town” in a contest sponsored by the World Fishing Network.

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Essentials For grocery shopping, the closest Wegmans supermarket is in Amherst in Erie County (on Niagara Falls Boulevard), about 20 miles southwest of Newfane. Another Wegmans is on Transit Road in Williamsville (also in Erie County), about 22 miles south. The closest Tops Friendly Markets stores are in Lockport, which has three: on Rochester Road, South Transit Road and on Lockport/Olcott Road. For retail shopping, Olcott Beach has the charming (but small) Lakeview Village Shoppes which are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The town of Newfane has a variety of smaller stores. Lockport, just south of Newfane, has a Walmart and other large retailers. The Newfane Central School District covers the area and has one each elementary, middle and high schools. The closest hospital is Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. The Newfane Free Library is at 2761 Maple Ave. in Newfane.

Essentials

For grocery shopping, the closest Wegmans supermarket is in Amherst in Erie County (on Niagara Falls Boulevard), about 20 miles southwest of Newfane. Another Wegmans is on Transit Road in Williamsville (also in Erie County), about 22 miles south. The closest Tops Friendly Markets stores are in Lockport, which has three: on Rochester Road, South Transit Road and on Lockport/Olcott Road. For retail shopping, Olcott Beach has the charming (but small) Lakeview Village Shoppes which are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The town of Newfane has a variety of smaller stores. Lockport, just south of Newfane, has a Walmart and other large retailers.

Recreation & Entertainment With its shoreline location, Newfane is known for its attractions focused on Lake Ontario. The town has been recognized as an “Ultimate Fishing Town” by the World Fishing Network, and charter voyage are available. Olcott Beach and its small, old-fashioned amusement park are summertime draws. The park has a 1928 carousel and other kiddie rides and attractions. A collection of quaint stores known as Lakeview Village Shoppes also is part of the attraction in Olcott. A gazebo hosts free summertime concerts. Krull Park, just east of the amusement park, is the largest county-run park in Niagara County with plenty of space for picnics and swimming. Krull Park also has basketball and tennis courts. Murphy’s Orchards in the hamlet of Burt offers tours and has a gift shop, a bar store, pick-your-own fruit. Newfane is in the heart of the Niagara Wine Trail, and the town has four wineries. For a wider variety of entertainment, including movies and bowling, Lockport is a quick drive south.

Recreation & Entertainment

With its shoreline location, Newfane is known for its attractions focused on Lake Ontario. The town has been recognized as an “Ultimate Fishing Town” by the World Fishing Network, and charter voyage are available. Olcott Beach and its small, old-fashioned amusement park are summertime draws. The park has a 1928 carousel and other kiddie rides and attractions. A collection of quaint stores known as Lakeview Village Shoppes also is part of the attraction in Olcott. A gazebo hosts free summertime concerts.

Transportation & Traffic Route 18 (known here as Lake Road) heads east-west through the northern end of Newfane. Route 78 heads north-south through town.

Transportation & Traffic

Route 18 (known here as Lake Road) heads east-west through the northern end of Newfane. Route 78 heads north-south through town.

Pros & Cons Newfane has a small-town atmosphere but is close to the busier Lockport. Olcott Beach and its summertime offerings attract people from all over. There’s plenty of top-shelf fishing here. Krull Park has a lovely, sandy beach for swimming.

Pros & Cons

Newfane has a small-town atmosphere but is close to the busier Lockport. Olcott Beach and its summertime offerings attract people from all over. There’s plenty of top-shelf fishing here. Krull Park has a lovely, sandy beach for swimming.

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