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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5.1 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.
5.1 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.
5.2 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.
5.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 2-112 Pine Woods Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 MoreLess Info
With shaded areas provided by trees, Pinewoods Park offers visitors a multipurpose field for sports and a playground with a wood chip floor. On rare occasions, visitors can spot deer in the park.
5.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 4070 Tonawanda Creek Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 MoreLess Info
With access to the Erie Canal, Niagara County West Canal Marina allows for boating, fishing and other water sports. And providing activities for the entire family, there is an onsite playground and covered pavilions for group gatherings.
5.4 Miles
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Recreation Centers 35 Grant Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 MoreLess Info
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.
5.4 Miles
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Neighborhoods 4070 Tonawanda Creek Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 MoreLess Info
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.
5.5 Miles
72% 181 votes
Natural History Museums 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY MoreLess Info
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.
5.5 Miles
92% 89 votes
Theaters 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, NY MoreLess Info
Beautiful and traditionally designed, the Riviera Theatre is a North Tonawanda treasure. The theatre showcases plays, film, ballets and concerts.
5.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
History Museums 54 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 MoreLess Info
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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