You might not know this, but Letchworth State Park is one of the top places in the United States to take a hot air balloon ride!

Letchworth is one of the most beautiful places in Upstate NY. It has dramatic gorges, huge waterfalls, and lots of wildlife - all surrounded by the rolling countryside of Western New York. Because of this, VERY few places in the world even come close to the views you get while you float above “The Grand Canyon of the East” with Balloons Over Letchworth (IG: @balloonsoverletchworth)

Tours are great for all ages and don't require a ton of physical exertion. They are a little pricey (starting around $500 per person), but worth it if this is something that's been on your bucket list or for a special occasion!

🏠 WHERE TO STAY: The best place to stay near Letchworth is at the brand new 19A cabin at Dell Collective , which is only an 8 minute drive to the launch site at the Middle Falls in Letchworth (perfect for early sunrise flights).