Things to Do in Amherst, NY

  • Our list of the best things to do in Amherst, New York, features the top 157 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Amherst, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Amherst, NY , followed by 155 popular activities in nearby cities, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, East Aurora, Grand Island, Fort Erie, Bridgehampton and Niagara Falls
  • Our list of the best things to do in Amherst, New York, features the top 157 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Amherst, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Amherst, NY , followed by 155 popular activities in nearby cities, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, East Aurora, Grand Island, Fort Erie, Bridgehampton and Niagara Falls
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17.2 Miles
93% 15 votes
Walking Trails Slayton Settlement Rd & Wicks Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
Featuring wooded areas, wildflowers and a waterfall, the Town of Lockport Nature Trail leads visitors through the town's first park. There are trails for hiking as well as benches, bridges and a large oak tree.
17.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Grover Rd & Luther Rd, East Aurora, NY MoreLess Info
The Hawk Creek Wildlife Center is a wildlife facility that features educational activities including classes, field trips, animal shows, and guided tours. The wildlife center is home to a number of animals such as owls and wild cats.
17.4 Miles
74% 23 votes
Children's Museums 300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052 MoreLess Info
Interactive and hands-on exhibits take centerstage at the Explore & More Children's Museum. Younger children are the target audience of the institution that covers fields such as architecture, food, movement, and other cultures.
17.9 Miles
90% 71 votes
Religious Buildings 1023 Swann Rd., Lewiston, NY MoreLess Info
Created in 1954, the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima is a site of natural beauty, art, and communal prayer. Over 100 life-sized marble statues of the saints are around the Rosary Pool before reaching the Dome which has a huge statue of Our Lady of Fatima.
18.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 15 Reiter Road, East Aurora, NY 14052 MoreLess Info
As a rehabilitation center, Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center Inc provides horseback riding sessions for the disabled. The facility has an outdoor riding arena where most of the therapy sessions take place.
18.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park Earl W Brydges Artpark State Park, Lewiston, NY 14092 MoreLess Info
There are two large fenced areas at Lewiston Dog Park. One for bigger dogs and the other for smaller dogs to enjoy running around off leash and get fit on their exercise equipment.
18.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Buildings 732 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 MoreLess Info
Run by the Lewiston Council on the Arts, Lewiston Opera House hosts a variety of performing arts events for the community. On Tuesdays, it hosts the Lewiston Arts Cafe, an event where poets and songwriters perform.
18.6 Miles
79% 154 votes
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Artpark

National & State Parks 450 South Fourth St, Lewiston, NY 14092 MoreLess Info
Music, theater, and family fun are the focus of Artpark in Lewiston. The site is on top of 150 acres of land that overlooks the Niagara River Gorge and features the Mainstage Theater, Outdoor Amphitheater, steel sculptures, hiking trails, and picnic areas.
18.6 Miles
91% 23 votes
Wine Bars 467 Center Street, Lewiston, NY MoreLess Info
Providing wine consultations, tastings, and a wide selection of wine, Savory Sips can help many wine lovers. The business also owns Village Wine Tours that provides all-inclusive tours along the U.S. Niagara Wine Trail.
18.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Winery/Vineyard 467 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 MoreLess Info
Rebecca Christie, owner of Village Vineyard Wine Boutique, offers rare wines from small pockets throughout Europe. Her intimate wine consulting boutique offers an array of wines for both tasting and purchasing.
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