Hotel at a Glance: Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark

At Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark, you’re never far from a water slide. The onsite Palm Island Indoor Waterpark has two, both of which are 24 feet tall. While you’re here, you can play one-on-one in the pool’s basketball area and splash around beneath a waterfall. Kids can head to the Monsoon Lagoon, which is outfitted with slides, dumping buckets, and a playground.

• Water park passes are included with this getaway.
• Grab some grub at the onsite restaurant.
• In-room amenities: Each guest room features a coffeemaker, microwave, and fridge.
• Play air hockey in the game room.
• Distance from Niagara Falls: about 50 miles

Batavia, New York: Small Town with Lots of Family-Friendly Fun

Batavia is a small town situated about midway between Buffalo and Rochester. But despite its small size (only about 5 square miles), there’s a lot to do here. You can bet on the horses at Batavia Downs Gaming, home to America’s oldest lighted harness track, where jockeys ride in small carts instead of on horses. Between races, hit the slot machines or catch a free show.

Along the town’s tree-lined Main Street, you’ll find Oliver’s Candies, a historical sweet shop selling handmade treats like ribbon candy and glazed nuts. Everything is made with natural ingredients and time-honored family recipes. A few miles outside of Batavia lies the Darien Lake Theme Park Resort. Here families can ride thrilling roller coasters, race go-karts, and navigate whitewater rapids at the onsite water park.