- 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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The North Tonawanda Youth Center is a facility that offers open programs that include video games, a computer lab, cable TV, and an air hockey table. The facility also has an arts and crafts room.
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Situated on 27 acres, West Canal Marina & Park offers visitors an outdoor space for recreational activities like sports, picnics, and fishing. The park is located on the edge of Tonawanda Creek, with a pier extending out in the water.
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Located in a beautifully designed Frederick Olmstead park, the Buffalo Museum of Science has been providing an examination of the sciences since 1929. Visitors of all ages can experience studies of the earth, physical sciences, plant and insect life through a vast array of interactive exhibits.
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54 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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As a volunteer run museum, North Tonawanda History Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore exhibits filled with locally donated artifacts relevant to the region's history. These exhibits have displays that feature jukeboxes, photographs, and maps.
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180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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Allan Herschell was a creator of the some of the world's most intricate carrousels and the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum stands to honor his art form. The museum features working vintage carrousels as well as a kiddie land of other attractions, a wood carving shop and various historical, educational exhibi…
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180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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Dedicated to preserving the carousel history of the region, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum offers visitors rides on a carousel at 40 feet long. The carousel features hand painted horses for children to ride on.
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Live music can be heard at Sportsmen's Tavern nearly every day, with many musical acts performing there during both afternoons and evenings. They feature two bars, a balcony, patio and a full menu.
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Featuring rotating exhibits, Project 308 Gallery displays paintings, fine art photography, and sculptures from regional artists. The gallery also participates in a monthly street fair where it displays artwork for the community to enjoy.
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Buffalo Bites Food Tours offers a three-hour guided walking tour of Buffalo's Elmwood Village. Patrons will experience all the flavors of the city by eating samples from 7 local eateries while exploring the neighborhood and enjoying entertaining history.
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Located along the scenic Niagara River, Raymond Klimek Veteran's Park is a public park made to honor U.S. Navy and Marine veterans. Visitors to the park have access to several covered shelters, fishing areas along the river, and weekly concerts.