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60 places in Erie County, NY

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Buffalo, New York

Indoor & outdoor gardens including a 67-ft. dome housing tropical palms, plus flower & light shows.

Tifft Nature Preserve

Tifft Nature Preserve

Buffalo, New York

This 264-acre preserve is a notable birding site, with 5 miles of trails through marsh & forest.

Buffalo River Fest Park

Buffalo River Fest Park

Buffalo, New York

Small scenic area by the river and canal, featuring a playground and free concerts.

Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum

Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum

Buffalo, New York

Antique autos, bikes & motorcycles highlight the history of transportation in western New York.

Niagara Falls Tours USA

Niagara Falls Tours USA

Buffalo, New York

Island in the Niagara River offering views of the falls & an elevator to the Cave of the Winds.

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

Buffalo, New York

Games, exhibits & workshops designed to teach kids about the urban history of Western New York.

Canalside

Canalside

Buffalo, New York

21-acre park offers concerts & kids' shows, water sports & simple lounging in Adirondack chairs.

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

Buffalo, New York

People say this tour is highly informative, offering interesting facts and history about the city. They also highlight the guides' engaging and humorous storytelling, making the e…

Buffalo Naval Park

Buffalo Naval Park

Buffalo, New York

Military museum where guests can tour 3 naval vessels, see tanks & jets & view historical exhibits.

Lafayette Square

Lafayette Square

Buffalo, New York

Outdoor city square named for General Lafayette, featuring a landmark, granite Civil War monument.

Chestnut Ridge Park

Chestnut Ridge Park

Orchard Park, New York

1,200-acre park known for scenic hilltop with city view & Eternal Flame Falls, a natural phenomenon.

5 Wits Buffalo

5 Wits Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

Family-friendly amusement center featuring live-action, immersive adventures.

Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo, New York

Grand municipal building with an art deco design, offering guided tours & an observation deck.

Buffalo Museum of Science

Buffalo Museum of Science

Buffalo, New York

Region's natural history in focus in 700,000-specimen collection, with touch-&-learn kids' exhibits.

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Buffalo, New York

Greek revival house & museum marking the site of Theodore Roosevelt's oath of office in 1901.

Como Lake Park

Como Lake Park

Lancaster, New York

Park with disc golf, play structures, tennis & basketball courts, picnic shelters & a sledding hill.

Eternal Flame Falls

Eternal Flame Falls

Orchard Park, New York

Secluded waterfalls with a hiking trail & a natural gas spring that when ignited flames 4-8 inches.

Delaware Park

Delaware Park

Buffalo, New York

Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park featuring stone-arch bridges, lakes & landscaped gardens.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

Buffalo, New York

Built 1903–05, this restored estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright offers guided tours.

The Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo

Buffalo, New York

Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo.

Freedom Park

Freedom Park

Buffalo, New York

Lakeside park featuring a pier and trails for fishing and walking, plus picnic sites.

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Buffalo, New York

Contemporary & modern works by such artists as Picasso & Warhol in a 1905 Greek Revival building.

Unity Island Park

Unity Island Park

Buffalo, New York

Grassy island in the Niagara River offers bridge & Canadian shoreline views, plus picnic sites.

Glen Park

Glen Park

Williamsville, New York

Recreational park adjacent to Glen Falls offering duck ponds, fishing & nature walking paths.

Amherst State Park

Amherst State Park

Buffalo, New York

Former historic convent serves as a small state park with jogging trails & guided nature walks.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff

Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff

Highland-on-the-Lake, New York

Lakeside summer estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright offers historical & architectural tours.

Ellicott Creek Park

Ellicott Creek Park

Tonawanda, New York

Creekside park for kayaking & fishing, with a dog park island, sports facilities & winter sledding.

Niawanda Park

Niawanda Park

Tonawanda, New York

Urban green space for walking & cycling along the Niagara River, with a reservable events pavilion.

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

North Tonawanda, New York

Visitors ride 2 antique carousels & view production of music rolls at this circa-1915 factory.

Akron Falls Park

Akron Falls Park

Akron, New York

Named for its 2 waterfalls, this park also features a rock garden, sports fields & a skating rink.

Lake Erie Beach Park

Lake Erie Beach Park

Angola, New York

Laid-back beach on the shores of Lake Erie featuring picnic tables and playground equipment.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Niagara Falls, New York

Park featuring picnic pavilions, a rose garden, a golf course & facilities for bocce, tennis & more.

Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center & Destination Niagara USA Offices

Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center & Destination Niagara USA Offices

Niagara Falls, New York

Downtown tourist center providing maps, leaflets, vouchers, tour bookings, gifts & free Wi-Fi.

Nikola Tesla Monument

Nikola Tesla Monument

Niagara Falls, New York

Stout monument of Nikola Tesla in a quaint park with bench seating overlooking the falls.

One Niagara Welcome Center

One Niagara Welcome Center

Niagara Falls, New York

Commercial venue featuring restaurants from around the world, souvenir shops, tours and a gift shop.

Niagara Falls State Park

Niagara Falls State Park

Niagara Falls, New York

Famous waterfalls steal the show at this park that also features an aquarium, restaurant & more.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, New York

Famous, towering waterfalls at the boundary of Canada & the United States, with tours & boat rides.

Maid of the Mist

Maid of the Mist

Niagara Falls, New York

Long-running outfit offering scenic boat tours from the foot of Niagara Falls, since 1846.

Aquarium of Niagara

Aquarium of Niagara

Niagara Falls, New York

Small aquatic center housing different species, interactive exhibits & kid-friendly shows.

Trillium Nature Center / Buffalo Audubon Society

Trillium Nature Center / Buffalo Audubon Society

North Java, New York

Nature preserve with 350 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands featuring trails, a nature center, and more.

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