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Photo Credit: Letchworth State Park <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office is excited to announce that Letchworth State Park was voted #1 in the 2025 USA Today Readers\u2019 Choice Award for Best State Park.  The announcement was made May 21 following several weeks of voting by fans of state parks nationwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to story: 10 best state parks across the United States<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letchworth State Park was one of the top nominees selected by US travel experts and was nominated among the top 20 state parks nationwide. Letchworth State Park also won the top designation in this contest in 2015. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wyoming County Tourism – Your Four Season Destination in Western NY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled that Letchworth State Park has received this prestigious national recognition,\u201d said Eric Szucs, Wyoming County Tourism Director. \u201cThis honor not only reflects the deep love and pride our local communities have for the park but also underscores its powerful appeal to outdoor enthusiasts across the country. As one of the nation\u2019s true natural treasures, Letchworth is a cornerstone of our tourism efforts \u2014 and this award energizes our continued work to showcase the beauty, charm, and experiences found throughout our region with the Explore Letchworth & Beyond! campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Photo Credit: Letchworth State Park Press release The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office is excited to announce that Letchworth State Park was voted #1 in the 2025 USA Today Readers\u2019 Choice Award for Best State Park.  The announcement was made May 21 following several weeks of voting by fans \u2026<\/p>\n

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