Things to Do with Kids in Amherst, NY

  • TripBuzz found 109 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, New York, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Niagara Falls, Buffalo, North Tonawanda and Lockport.
  • From Lasertron to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse, the Amherst area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Arcades, History Museums, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
  • Amherst is the most populated suburb of Buffalo, New York and has much to offer through recreation, diverse culture and entertainment. Tourists can enjoy one of the many festivals and events held in the city each year, including the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Festival. Many notable sports stars, singers, medical professionals and actors have hailed from Amherst.
  • TripBuzz found 109 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, New York, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Niagara Falls, Buffalo, North Tonawanda and Lockport.
  • From Lasertron to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse, the Amherst area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Arcades, History Museums, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
  • Amherst is the most populated suburb of Buffalo, New York and has much to offer through recreation, diverse culture and entertainment. Tourists can enjoy one of the many festivals and events held in the city each year, including the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Festival. Many notable sports stars, singers, medical professionals and actors have hailed from Amherst.
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1.7 Miles
Arcades 5101 North Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY 14226 MoreLess Info
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.
2.2 Miles
81% 37 votes
Historic Sites One Rotary Row, Buffalo, NY 14201 MoreLess Info
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.
2.6 Miles
93% 15 votes
History Museums Bridgehampton Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY MoreLess Info
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
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.
4.0 Miles
71% 577 votes
Zoos 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 MoreLess Info
40 species of mammals, 23 species of birds, 35 species of reptiles, and 4 species of amphibians find their home at the Buffalo Zoo. Special programs are organized all around the year, such as the Zoo Snooze Overnights. The zoo can be rented for special and private events.
4.4 Miles
39% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 423 Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14206 MoreLess Info
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.
4.6 Miles
7% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 2001 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207 MoreLess Info
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.
5.0 Miles
100% 56 votes
Theaters Lincoln Parkway by the Marcy Casino and Rose Garden, Buffalo, NY 14222 MoreLess Info
In operation for over 40 summer seasons, Shakespeare in Delaware Park presents an array of creative interpretations of Shakespeare’s famous plays. The organization also conducts a variety of educational programs in cooperation with schools.
5.0 Miles
57% 14 votes
Bowling 686 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 MoreLess Info
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.
5.1 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.
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