- The list below includes 111 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, New York, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Arcades, Malls, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- From Lasertron to Boulevard Mall, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buffalo, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda and East Aurora.
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1.7 Miles
5101 North Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
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A wide range of attractions provide family-friendly fun at Lasertron. Laser tag is the most prominent option, but visitors can also enjoy mini-golf, go-karts, cyber sport that combines elements of several sports, and a large arcade.
1.6 Miles
The Boulevard Mall is a shopping center that features stores like Cotton On, Crazy Jeans, Fantastic Embroidery, and Frederick's of Hollywood. Guests of this site can also eat at Applebee's, Cinnabon, and Hot Dog on a Stick.
2.2 Miles
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One Rotary Row, Buffalo, NY 14201
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Designed by the famed and influential architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse sits on the Buffalo waterfront. It is open for guided tours, and can be rented out for special events.
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15 votes
Bridgehampton Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY
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The South Fork Natural History Museum is a museum and nature center that has the mission of stimulating an interest in the natural environment. The museum has a 45-ft panoramic deck with a view of 70 preserved acres of land.
3.8 Miles
The striking and historic North Park Theatre was established in 1920. The theater hosts a variety of films, including Hollywood new releases as well as art house and independent films, classics, and foreign films.
4.0 Miles
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862 votes
125 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214
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A National Historic Landmark, Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex was built between 1903 and 1905 and is widely considered one of the architect's most important projects. The complex contains 2 houses, the gardener's cottage, the conservatory, and the pergola.
4.4 Miles
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18 votes
423 Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14206
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A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Regal Walden Galleria Stadium 16 & RPX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, game and party rooms, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
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Offering complimentary refills for each large popcorn purchased, Regal Cinema Elmwood 16 has showings of recently released movies shown in digital projection. The theater offers discounted tickets on select days and nights.
4.8 Miles
Opened in 1989 and expanded several times since then, the Walden Galleria Mall now stretches over 1,600,000 square feet and houses 250 stores. Restaurants, retail shops, and cinemas are found in here.
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Voelker's Bowling Center is a bowling alley that offers 32 lanes for open play or league play. They also have a diner-style restaurant and a full bar and lounge with 4 big screen TVs.