Batavia (New York) - Batavia (New York)

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Batavia

Batavia is a city in Western New York in the US- federal state new York. The city is the administrative center and the largest locality of Genesee County. The City of Batavia lies within the more extensive Town of Batavia.

Batavia has a local history museum and a cultural scene that is unusually developed for the region.

Map of Batavia (New York)

background

The European settlement of the region has its origins in an extensive land purchase that the Holland Land Company carried out here in 1792. The region was then called "The Holland Purchase". The settlement was named "Batavia" based on the poetic name of the Netherlands.

In 1801, Joseph Ellicot, an agent for the Holland Land Company, set up an office in Batavia, and the following year the territory of the Holland Purchese the new name "Genesee County". When the Holland Land Company was dissolved in 1846, the land was sold.

After the construction of the Erie Canal (1825), Batavia's rise to an industrial city began, mainly producing agricultural equipment and shoes. In the early 20th century, the place experienced a heavy influx of Polish and Italian immigrants.

In 1915, Batavia was formally declared a city. As an industrial location, it has long since lost its importance.

getting there

By plane

Batavia has its own airport, the Genesee County Airport (GVQ). The nearest major airports are Greater Rochester International Airport (Rochester) and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Buffalo.

By train

The nearest Amtrak train stations are in Buffalo and Rochester.

By bus

The nationwide operating bus company Greyhound maintains a stop in Batavia.

In the street

Batavia is conveniently located on the important Interstate Highway 90 (= New York State Thruway), the Albany and Syracuse With Buffalo connects.

mobility

As in almost all small American towns, you should have a car available in Batavia.

Tourist Attractions

  • Holland Land Office Museum, 131 W Main St. Tel.: 1 585-343-4727. Museum with a local history exhibition. The right place to find out about Seneca Indians and about the Holland Land Company to make knowledgeable.Open: Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (in summer Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.).Price: free entry.

activities

  • P I E C E S, 109 Main St.. Tel.: 1 585-344-4749. Cultural center with art gallery and program of courses and events.

shop

  • Grugnales' Italian Market & Deli, 35 Jackson St.
  • Latina's Foods, 45 Ellicot St = Route 63. Supermarket.
  • Martin's Super Food Store, 390 W Main St = Route 5. Supermarket.
  • Tops, 390 W Main St. Large, well-stocked supermarket.

kitchen

  • Belladessa's pizzeria, 106 W Main St. Tel.: 1 585-343-0500.
  • Bohn's Restaurant & Lounge, 5256 Clinton Street Rd. Tel.: 1 585-344-1543.
  • Candlelite restaurant, 9 Jackson St. Tel.: 1 585-343-2220.
  • Center Street Smoke House, 20 Center St.. Tel.: 1 585-343-7470.
  • China Chef Restaurant, 4152 W Main Street Rd. Tel.: 1 585-344-4470.
  • Cristina's restaurant, 230 Ellicott St.. Tel.: 1 585-343-1029.
  • Ficarella's pizzeria, 21 Liberty St.. Tel.: 1 585-343-5545.
  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 15 Jackson St. Tel.: 1 585-345-1407.

nightlife

  • Chuck's Tavern, 341 Ellicott St.
  • Cocktails of Batavia, 107 Evans St.
  • Ri-Dan's Brewery, 3755 W Main Street Rd.

accommodation

A high concentration of motels can be found on W Main St (= Route 5) a little northwest of the town center.

Cheap

  • Sunset Motel, 4054 W Main Street Rd. Tel.: 1 585-343-0794.
  • Super 8 Motel, 200 Oak St, at the freeway exit. Tel.: 1 585-344-4151.

medium

  • Days Inn, 200 Oak Street, at the freeway exit. Price: Rooms from $ 85.
  • Holiday Inn, 8250 Park Rd. Price: Rooms from $ 85.

Upscale

  • Hampton Inn, 4360 Commerce Dr.. Price: Rooms from $ 136.

security

health

  • 1  United Memorial Medical Center, Summit St. In medical emergencies you can find the Emergency room medical center around the clock.

Practical advice

  • Batavia Post Office, 2 W Main St. Open: Mo - Fr 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., Sa 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

trips

literature

Web links

http://www.batavianewyork.com/ (en) - Official website of Batavia

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