Newstead NY (14001): Overview, Housing, Essentials, Schools, Recreation & Entertainment, Transportation & Traffic, Real Estate Agents

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Welcome to Newstead, NY
Overview Newstead is the northeasternmost town in Erie County, bordered to the north by Lackawanna Creek and Niagara County, to the east by Genesee County, to south by Alden and to the west by Clarence. Newstead is a small community of about 8,500 residents. The town includes the village of Akron. Perry’s Ice cream is based in Akron, which also has the only park golf course in the United States. The sport, a hybrid of golf and croquet, was invented in Japan in 1983 and Akron’s course opened in 2013 The town of Newstead has worked with neighboring Clarence to create miles of biking and jogging trails on a former railroad right-of-way linking the towns. Newstead has plenty of wide-open spaces and has become a popular place for golf-course construction. A small part of the Tonawanda Reservation is in Newstead. Local Museums/Landmarks The Newstead Historical Society operates the Knight-Sutton Museum, which has exhibits related to local history. The Rich-Twinn Octagon House, the only octagon house in Erie County, is open to the public and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Welcome to Newstead, NY

Overview

Newstead is the northeasternmost town in Erie County, bordered to the north by Lackawanna Creek and Niagara County, to the east by Genesee County, to south by Alden and to the west by Clarence. Newstead is a small community of about 8,500 residents. The town includes the village of Akron. Perry’s Ice cream is based in Akron, which also has the only park golf course in the United States. The sport, a hybrid of golf and croquet, was invented in Japan in 1983 and Akron’s course opened in 2013

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Essentials A wide variety of retail and grocery shopping choices can be found in Lockport, about 16 miles northwest, and in Medina, about 20 miles northeast. Amherst, which is about 17 miles west, also has a plethora of shopping. For groceries, the town of Alden, about 10 miles south of Newstead, has a Tops Friendly Markets. Two Wegmans stores are in nearby Williamsville, which also has two Tops Friendly Markets stores and Eastern Hills Mall. Downtown Akron has many small shops. The Akron Central School District, which has one high school, one middle school and one elementary school, serves residents who live here. The Newstead Public Library is at 33 Main St. in Akron. Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst are the closest hospitals.

Essentials

A wide variety of retail and grocery shopping choices can be found in Lockport, about 16 miles northwest, and in Medina, about 20 miles northeast. Amherst, which is about 17 miles west, also has a plethora of shopping. For groceries, the town of Alden, about 10 miles south of Newstead, has a Tops Friendly Markets. Two Wegmans stores are in nearby Williamsville, which also has two Tops Friendly Markets stores and Eastern Hills Mall.

Recreation & Entertainment This is a small town with plenty of open space, making it ideal for hiking, bicycling, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities. Golf course construction has popped up in Newstead because of its rural character. Akron Falls Park is popular for picnickers. Daredevils might want to try Western New York Skydiving, at the Akron Airport. For movie theaters and nightlife, residents here take short drives to Lockport, Medina or Amherst. Darien Lake Theme Park, the largest amusement park in New York state, is only 12 miles southwest of Newstead. Antique World, a huge flea market complex, is in neighboring Clarence

Recreation & Entertainment

This is a small town with plenty of open space, making it ideal for hiking, bicycling, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities. Golf course construction has popped up in Newstead because of its rural character. Akron Falls Park is popular for picnickers.

Transportation & Traffic The New York State Thruway passes through the southern part of town. Route 5, which goes east-west, also passes through the southern part of Newstead.

Transportation & Traffic

The New York State Thruway passes through the southern part of town. Route 5, which goes east-west, also passes through the southern part of Newstead.

Pros & Cons This is among the smallest communities in Erie County. Its wide-open atmosphere will appeal to outdoor lovers for activities such as hiking, biking and camping. Darien Lake Theme Park is a quick drive, as well as locales like Lockport, Medina and Amherst.

Pros & Cons

This is among the smallest communities in Erie County. Its wide-open atmosphere will appeal to outdoor lovers for activities such as hiking, biking and camping. Darien Lake Theme Park is a quick drive, as well as locales like Lockport, Medina and Amherst.

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