New York State is home to some of the world's most unique attractions. Everyone knows of the Empire State Building, Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty but NY is also home to a rather rare, less known natural phenomenon as well.

Did you know New York has an Ice Volcano? It's one of the "coolest" things you will see this season.

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If you want to see the ice volcano in person this winter, head to Letchworth State Park in Castile, New York, which is about a 4 hour drive from the Capital Region, for example. Or just look at the pictures and video below.

There is a fountain at the Glen Iris Inn at Letchworth State Park that was built in the late 1800's. In the Winter months water is pulled from the trout pond through a pipe and out of the nozzle. According to the Glen Iris Facebook page, the pressure from the water coming downhill sends a spout flying continuously about 50 feet in the air.

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If you’re planning a trip, the only way to see the fountain and falls is to enter the Castile gate at 6787 Denton Corners Road, Castile NY, turn right, and keep left at the tall, white obelisk. Remember to always admire the fountain from the safety of the lawn, never the ice.

Record height for this Ice Volcano is round 50 feet tall! How tall will the volcano get this Winter? The colder it gets the taller the volcano gets. January and February are typically best times  to visit. Know before you go! Check closures and conditions HERE.

Check out this video of the ice volcano from several years ago when it reached one of it's highest points.

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