Grand Island is situated 1.5 mile south of Niagara Falls with nature and beauty. - Grand Island is a town and an island in Erie County New York USA. As of the 2000 census the town population was 18 621. The current town name derives from the French explorers name Grande Isle which has the same meaning as the native term Gah-We-Not. - The Town of Grand Island is located at the northwestern corner of the county. The town is northwest of Buffalo New York. Interstate 190 and New York State Route 324 cross the island. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and states parks - o Beaver Island State Park -- A state park located at the south end of the island. The park is fully developed for many recreational activities. o Buckhorn Island State Park -- A state park at the north end of Grand Island noted for its attempts to preserve the local environment. o Martin s Fantasy Island - 85-acre amusement park. o Veterans Park -- A park in the north part of the town. o Woods Creek -- A small stream that enters the Niagara River at Buckhorn Island Park. o Niagara Falls State Park --The enormous waterfalls are by far the most spectacular attraction in Niagara Falls State Park - It s all here to explore in Attractions and Adventures. - FALLS REGION - SHOPPING - MALLS o Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls USA - 1900 Military Rd Niagara Falls NY 14304 - 716 297-2022 800 414-0475 - www.fashionoutletsniagara.com Hours Mon-Sat. 10-9 Sun 11-6 - Shop 150 Outlets of brand name styles with incredible factory-to-you values all in a friendly casual indoor outdoor shopping environment-only at Fashion Outlets-Niagara Falls USA located just 5 minutes from one of the world s natural wonders-Niagara Falls. o The Summit - 6929 Williams Rd Niagara Falls NY 14304 - 716 298-1577 www.summitniagara.com - Hours Mon-Sat. 10-9 Sun 11-6 - Safe Comfortable shopping Conveniently located 5 minutes from the Falls 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo and 90 minutes from Toronto. Enjoy a unique selection from brand stores such as Sears Bon-Ton and Steve Barry s University Wear to homemade crafts and art galleries. Kick back with wireless internet service while savoring the flavors our food court has to offer