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Medina, New York: Big Apple

A large apple in a park along the Erie Canal is a nod to the region's fruit growers. Concrete and metal sculpture by Richard Bannister completed in 2000.

Lions Park

Address:
Glenwood Ave., Medina, NY
Directions:
Lions Park. North of town on Glenwood Ave. just south of Ryan St., along the Erie Canal Heritage Trail.
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Big apple.

Big Apple

The big apple is an oddity not far from Lockport and Buffalo. Fall is perfect, as road stands selling locally grown apples are everywhere!

[Amy, 10/13/2015]

Big Apple.

Big Apple

Artist Richard D. Bannister created this apple, appearing freshly picked by some giant and left along the bank of the Erie Canal.

[David Sumoflam Kravetz, 10/18/2012]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Medina Railroad MuseumMedina Railroad Museum, Medina, NY - < 1 mi.
Only Tunnel Under the Erie CanalOnly Tunnel Under the Erie Canal, Medina, NY - 3 mi.
Sneaker Tree: Multiple Shoe TreesSneaker Tree: Multiple Shoe Trees, Lyndonville, NY - 10 mi.
In the region:
Creation Story Turtle Building, Niagara Falls, NY - 35 mi.

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