“A Day in Historic Clarence Hollow”


Established in 1808, the town of Clarence is the oldest township in Erie County NY. Today it is an exciting mix of old and new, highlighted by the hamlet of Clarence Hollow – a truly unique destination & easily accessible from Buffalo, Niagara Falls and the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region.

We will be happy to arrange special hours at the attractions for your group. For additional information contact the CHA at 1-716-759-2345 or Bob Lenz at 1-800-841-1735 rwlenz@aol.com
ANTIQUES
Clarence - The Antiques Capital of Western New York

Multi-dealer Shops - Four complexes with dozens of individual dealers all under one roof.

Kelly’s Antique World - New York State’s largest indoor and outdoor antiques and collectibles market featuring the Sunday Flea Market.

Independent Antique Dealers - many quaint shops to explore along Main Street.


MUSEUMS

Wilson Greatbatch/Clarence Historical Museum - Tour the workshop where Wilson Greatbatch invented the first implantable pacemaker and other exhibits in the Clarence museum.

Museum of European Art - 33 works by Salvador Dali, and many other fine artists. www.meaus.com

Rich Twinn Octagon House - A completely restored Victorian home on the National Register of Historic Places located in nearby Akron.
SPECIALTY SHOPS
Dozens of unique shops such as Clear Light Studio (pictured at left) and many others including:

Adventures in Heat, The Podge, The Cedar House, Clear Light Studio, Garden in the Hollow, Town & Country Gifts, Henry & Co, Sunshine Square, Family Chocolate Shop, Li'l Bit of Country, Ohlson's Bakery, Golf Clubs fit to a Tee, Red Balloons, Hobo's Parrot-dise, The Candle Shop, and many more.



RESTAURANTS

Dining for lunch or dinner:

Orazio's, Asa Ransom House, Teso's, Mazia's Pizza, Palermo, Marcia's Place, Kennedy's Cove, Valley Inn, Old Red Mill.


SOME FEATURED EVENTS 2007

Sunday Concerts in the Park - July 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12, 19, 2007

Walk the Villages program from June 1 - October 1, 2007. A program sponsored by NY Senator Mary Lou Rath, Walk the Villages encourages walking for health and wellness. Explore new neighborhoods while supporting local businesses in Akron, Batavia, Clarence, Kenmore, LeRoy and Williamsville. www.walkthevillages.com

The Great Pumpkin Festival - September 28 - October 31, 2007.
International Pumpkin Weigh-off October 7 - 9, 2007.

"Oink"toberfest - September 28 - 30, 2007 - International Barbeque Cook-off & Competition.



OTHER NEARBY POSSIBILITIES

Cheese and Wine Tasting - At the Kutter's Cheese Factory in nearby Corfu NY.

Perry's Ice Cream Plant Tour - See how ice cream is made in nearby Akron NY.

Lancaster Opera House - Variety of musicals, drama & theater in nearby Lancaster NY.

Amherst Museum - Historic buildings, tours, exhibits, special events in nearby Amherst NY
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