- 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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230 Catherine Street | P.O. Box 1130, Fort Erie, Ontario
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Since 1897, horse racing has been a staple at Fort Erie Race Track. Open during the warmer seasons, events such as farmers markets are often featured. There are two dining locations available at the track, each one overlooking the races.
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Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park
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1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202
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There are 3 ships displayed at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park, 2 of them having served in WWII. The exhibits displayed date back to the First World War, and include Ex-POW memorabilia, Marine Corps memorabilia, and Western New York Medal of Honor Recipients.
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From single seat to tandem kayaks, BFLO Harbor Kayak offers rentals on an hourly to half day basis. The shop also organizes kayak river tours at sunset and sunrise, where visitors can receive views of the cityscape from the water.
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Used during the War of 1812, Old Fort Erie is now a museum dedicated to educating visitors about the war and the history of the land. Knowledgeable staff and tour guides reenact the time period while dressed for the part. Cannon and muskets demonstrations occur frequently.
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Bedore Tours is a charter operation that specializes in sightseeing tours in both the United States and Canada via bus and also performs casino runs. Several of their tours also include boat rides.
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There are a variety of ways to win at Golden Nugget Gaming Centre. The big attracting at the centre is Bingo. Slot machines are another activity to enjoy and a snack bar is available for refreshments.
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With leagues every day and kids' leagues on Saturdays, Mallwitz's Island Lanes is a local family favorite. They offer open bowling every day and are a great spot to host a birthday party.
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2400 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island, NY 14072
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Martin's Fantasy Island serves as a combination amusement park and water park. The amusement park features rides for all ages from a carousel to a large-scale wooden roller coaster while the water park has multiple water slides and a wave pool.
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With sandy beaches, Beaver Island State Park offers activities for all ages. Along with water sports like fishing, swimming and boating, the park is equipped with a playground, athletic field and picnic area.
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With both indoor and outdoor attractions, Grand Island Fun Center offers visitors activities like go-karting, miniature golf, water balloon fights, and more. The miniature golf course is 18 holes and is landscaped with flowers, rocks, and a stream.