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Albright-Knox Art Gallery -
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is
among the oldest public arts
organizations in the United
States. The Gallery's collection
is especially rich in post-war
American and European art,
abstract expressionism, pop art,
and art of the 1970s through the
end of the century are well
represented.
Artpark - Artpark is unique
as a public park and as a space
for art. Offers a full spectrum
of engaging entertainment; from
productions of immortal Broadway
musicals, swinging big band
concerts and celebrity
performances in the Mainstage
Theater; to free concerts, music
and cultural festivals in the
Outdoor Amphitheater.
Becker Farms - - Becker
farms is a family owned 340 acre
working fruit and vegetable
farm. Becker Farms also offers a
farm animal petting zoo, hay
rides, pony rides, and several
weekend festivals in June, July,
Sept., and Oct.
Buffalo Museum of Science -
Discover an exciting world of
hands-on learning. See dinosaurs
and backyard insects, or stroll
through Whem Ankh: the Cycle of
Life in Ancient Egypt and
experience life in Egyptian
culture as it was in 200 B.C.
More than a dozen fun-filled
exhibit halls trace natural
history and the human
experience.
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical
Gardens - When visiting the
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical
Gardens you can actually see
three historic attractions in
one: Olmsted's South Park, the
1894 tri-domed glass
conservatory building, and the
Victorian-style gardens of
plants.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval &
Military Park - The Buffalo
and Erie County Naval & Military
Park is the largest inland naval
park of its kind in the United
States. It is also home to
guided missile cruiser USS
Little Rock (CLG-4), destroyer
USS The Sullivans (DD-537), and
Submarine USS Croaker (SSK-246).
Explore & More Children's Museum
- Explore & More is a children's
museum designed to introduce
young children and the adults
who care about them to a
lifetime of exploration and
discovery through unique
exhibits that encourage
creativity, curiosity and
imagination.
Jell-O Gallery - The Jell-O
Gallery is devoted to the
history of Jell-O and features a
variety of Jell-O memorabilia as
well as the history behind one
of America's favorite desserts.
Lancaster Opera House - The
Lancaster Opera House is a
restored turn-of-the-century
theater featuring musicals,
plays and a variety of
productions.
Lockport Cave - The Lockport
Cave is actually a man made
hydraulic race blasted out of
solid rock over 140 years ago.
Tours include an underground
boat ride and a view of the Erie
Canal Locks.
Lockport Locks and Erie Canal
Cruises - Experience a
unique 2-hour cruise which
includes 'locking through' and
being raised the 49 ft.
elevation of the Niagara
Escarpment (the same one that
creates Niagara Falls) in the
only double set of locks on the
Erie Canal. You will pass under
bridges that raise straight up,
see water cascade over
Lockport's famous 'Flight of
Five' 1840's locks.
Maid of the Mist Boat Tours
- As one of North America's
oldest attractions , Maid of the
Mist Boat Tours offer a
thirty-minute, guided boat ride
of the American and Horseshoe
Falls in Niagara Falls.
Martin's Fantasy Island -
Experience over 100 rides, shows
and attractions in a clean, park
like setting covering 80 acres.
You'll enjoy rides for all ages
from kiddy rides to thrill
rides.
Niagara Falls State Park -
Located in Niagara Falls, New
York, Niagara Falls State Park
is America's oldest State Park.
Experience a thrill by getting
close to the American and
Horsehoe Falls on the Maid of
the Mist and Cave of the Winds.
Darien Lake Resort - With
over 100 rides, shows and
attractions, Darien Lake Resort
offers world-class thrills and
adventure. It's a resort
destination with something for
the entire family including
coasters, a waterpark, concerts
and more.
Herschell Carrousel Factory
Museum - The Herschell
Carrousel Factory offers
visitors with a history of
carousel making. Wood carving
classes and demonstrations are
offered and a historic operating
carousel. The museum also hosts
family entertainment each Sunday
during the summer, with
performances as diverse as youth
theatre, mime, interactive
poetry, magic, music and
puppetry.
Aquarium of Niagara - Opened
over thirty-five years ago as
the 'First Inland Oceanarium,'
the Aquarium of Niagara was the
first aquarium to maintain
marine life using synthetic
seawater. More than forty
exhibits showcase 1,500 aquatic
animals from around the globe.
Alleyway Theatre - Founded
in 1980, the Alleyway Theatre's
programming includes 4 to 5
premiere productions,
educational workshops, the
annual Maxim Mazumdar New Play
Competition, plus annual
productions of Buffalo Quickies
(festival of one-acts), A
Christmas Carol, and The Road To
Bethlehem.
Skateland Family Fun Center
- Niagara Falls Skateland offers
family fun in a clean well
supervised environment for all
ages. Activities include roller
skating, laser tag, mini-golf,
video arcade, and a snack bar.
Old Fort Niagara - Preserved
as they stood in the 1700's when
France and Britain controlled
Niagara, the Fort's structures
include the oldest building in
the Great Lakes. The site of
historic battles and sieges,
trading and conquest, Old Fort
Niagara is an exciting place
where the past lives on.
Buffalo Zoo - The Buffalo
Zoo is the third oldest zoo in
the nation and is currently
celebrating its 125th
Anniversary. Located in 23.5
acres of beautiful Delaware
Park, the Buffalo Zoo exhibits a
diverse collection of wild and
exotic animals, and more than
320 different species of plants.
Pedaling History Bicycle Museum
- The Pedaling History Bicycle
Museum features one of the
largest collections of antiques
and classic bicycles and
memorabilia covering 181 years
of bicycle history.
Ira G. Ross Aerospace Museum
- The Ira Aerospace Museum is
dedicated to the tens of
thousands of Western New Yorkers
who contributed so much to the
world's aviation and space
flight endeavors. The museum's
collection includes the Bell
X-22A VSTOL, Bell 47
helicopters, Lockheed F-94A,
Bell P-39Q, and Taylor J-2 Cub.
Amherst Museum - Amherst
Museum invites you to experience
19th century life on the Niagara
Frontier. Learn through exhibits
on local history, agriculture,
costumes, antique radios and
decorative arts. Climb aboard a
replica packet boat and learn
about the historic Erie Canal.
Motherland Connextions -
Motherland Connextions offers
customized African-American
heritage tours of the
Underground Railroad in NYS.
Visitors follow the footsteps of
those brave and hearty souls who
took the secret passageways
north to Canada in search for
freedom.
Shea's Performing Arts Center
- Whether it's the best of
Broadway, concerts, fantastic
shows for children, classic
movies, or the drama of the
opera, you're sure to find
something for everyone on stage
at Shea's.
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