Avon, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Avon (New York) is a town of 7,000 people (2016) in the Western Finger Lakes.

6 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Avon

The Avon Five Arch Bridge

A remnant of an 1857 railroad bridge over the Conesus Outlet at Littleville.

The Avon Inn

The main block was built in the 1840s as a residence in the Greek Revival style.

The Avon Erie Railroad Station

One of the more active hubs of the Erie Railroad, Avon served as the terminus of four different Erie lines. It is now a restaurant.

The Barber–Mulligan Farm

The nearly 640-acre (260 ha) farm includes a number of original buildings.

First Presbyterian Church of Avon

constructed in 1812

Erie-Lackawanna Railroad bridge

This bridge over the Genesee River connects Avon to the Genesee Valley Greenway, a rail trail.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Rochester)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo — 50 mi away (major hub). Directions

U.S. Route 20 and New York State Route 5 are east-west highways across the town and intersect New York State Route 39 in Avon village. New York State Route 15 is another north-south highway in the eastern part of the town. Interstate 390 connects the town to areas north and south.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning The Avon Five Arch Bridge, The Avon Erie Railroad Station
Afternoon Erie-Lackawanna Railroad bridge

Day 2

Morning The Avon Inn, The Barber–Mulligan Farm
Afternoon First Presbyterian Church of Avon

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder