Either before or after a round of golf, visit the historic Village of LeRoy with its tree lined streets and classic Victorian houses. Nestled along the scenic Oatka Creek, LeRoy is one of the most beautiful villages in Western New York and offers you a relaxed, quiet atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The annual LeRoy OatkaFest is held on a weekend in the middle of July from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Saturday and from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Sunday. The festival is at Trigon Park in the center of town and the adjacent school grounds and banks of the Oatka Creek. Free parking and free admission makes this annual community festival a very popular family event.
The festival features a Saturday parade, a large craft show, an avenue of food booths plus non-stop entertainment for the entire family.
Discover the rich history of LeRoy at the historic 1822 LeRoy House and Jell-O Gallery Museum. See the LeRoy Historical Society’s “On the Road,” an exhibit exploring over 100 years of transportation including a 1908 Cadillac, and the story of why Henry Ford was arrested for speeding in LeRoy. Just minutes away from LeRoy in Mumford, you can take a step back in time and experience what life was like in the Genesee Valley in the 1800s at the Genesee Country Village.
The Jell-O Gallery Museum
One of the most unique features of LeRoy is that it is the Birthplace of Jell-O, “America’s Most Famous Dessert” in 1897. Located behind the Historic LeRoy House, the Jell-O Museum houses an informative exhibit gallery and entertaining gift shop with a variety of items all designed with America’s Most Famous dessert in mind.
Hours:
Open Daily, April – Dec: 10 am – 4 pm
Admission:
Adults – 12: $4.00, Ages 11 – 6: $1.50, Under 6: Free
Address:
23 East Main St., LeRoy, NY 14482 | 585-768-7433
Website:
jellogallery.org
Historic LeRoy House
Experience 100 years of LeRoy’s unique history as you tour the LeRoy House. Built in 1822 as a home for Jacob LeRoy, land agent for the 86,000 acre Triangle Tract, the museum has three floors open to the public.
Learn about LeRoy’s Ingham University, founded in 1837, the first women’s university to grant a four-year degree. Discover how LeRoy became the birthplace of the stringless green bean cultivated by Calvin Keeney. Take an optional 17-mile driving tour that explores our involvement in the perilous Underground Railroad journey of slaves to freedom before the Civil War.
Hours:
Open May – October, Hours may vary, Call for info
Admission:
Donations accepted
Address:
23 East Main St., LeRoy, NY 14482 | 585-768-7433
Genesee Country
Village & Museum
The Genesee Country Village & Museum, New York State’s largest outdoor living history museums, has the largest collection of historic buildings in the East, and is only ten minutes away in nearby Mumford. Over 60 19th-century buildings have been moved to the site, restored to their original condition, and furnished with period furniture. Learn about life in 1800s Genesee country from “villagers” in period dress as you stroll through the village. Live demonstrations take place every day.
Hours:
Open May – October, Closed Mons, except hols
Tues – Fri: 10am – 4pm
Sat, Sun: 10am – 5pm.
Holidays: 10 am – 5pm.
Admission:
Adults: $14
Seniors: $11
Students: $11
Ages 4-16: $8
Under 4: Free
Address:
Genesee Country Village, 1410 Flint Hill Road Mumford, NY 14511 |
585-538-6822
Website:
https://www.gcv.org/