Free & Cheap Things to Do in Grand Island, NY

  • The list below includes 108 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Island, New York, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, National & State Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Bowling.
  • From Beaver Island State Park to Buckhorn State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buffalo, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda and East Aurora.
  • The list below includes 108 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Island, New York, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, National & State Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Bowling.
  • From Beaver Island State Park to Buckhorn State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buffalo, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda and East Aurora.
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7.3 Miles
82% 11 votes
History Museums 400 Central Avenue | L2A 2L4, Fort Erie, Ontario MoreLess Info
Housed in the old Grand Trunk Railway Station of Ridgeway, Fort Erie Railway Museum features exhibits containing artifacts connected to the old regional railway system and the ever-changing use of trains. Another former railroad station is now the gift shop and office building.
7.4 Miles
85% 183 votes
Waterfalls Niagara Falls, NY MoreLess Info
Niagara Scenic Tours offers a wide array of guided scenic tours in a variety of vehicles, including luxury tour buses. Locally owned, they feature a highly-trained and experienced staff of drivers and guides.
7.5 Miles
74% 39 votes
History Museums 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo, NY 14216 MoreLess Info
Considered to be the premier historical organization in the area since 1862, the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society works to collect, research, interpret, and then share the history of the Niagara Frontier. The current collection has more than 100,000 artifacts, 200,000 photographs, and 20,000 books.
7.5 Miles
96% 132 votes
Parks Parkside and Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 MoreLess Info
Fans of the plays of the most famous playwright in English language history will enjoy Shakespeare in Delaware Park. The location's performances, which occur during the summer at Delaware Park, have included Henry V and The Comedy of Errors.
7.5 Miles
61% 49 votes
Horse Races 230 Catherine Street | P.O. Box 1130, Fort Erie, Ontario MoreLess Info
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.
7.5 Miles
68% 50 votes
History Museums One Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216 MoreLess Info
The Buffalo History Museum is a historical museum dedicated to sharing Niagra Frontiers' history. The museum features over 100,000 historical artifacts, with an additional 200,000 photographs and 20,000 books -- offering several exhibits, educational programs, and events.
7.6 Miles
75% 16 votes
Colleges & Universities 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 MoreLess Info
Buffalo State College is a SUNY school that offers both undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities. The Buffalo State Bengals athletic department includes a football team, both men's and women's ice hockey, and women's lacrosse.
7.6 Miles
74% 68 votes
Arts Centers 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 MoreLess Info
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is the only museum dedicated exclusively to the art and artists of Western New York. There are more than 30 exhibits annually held at the museum with a special display for famed watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield.
7.6 Miles
100% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1428 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 MoreLess Info
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.
7.7 Miles
86% 424 votes
Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 MoreLess Info
With a permanent collection of more than 6,500 works of art, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery exhibits mostly post-war American and European art, from artists such as Andy Warhol. There are other exhibits also, the oldest of them dating back to the end of the 19th century.
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