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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13.7 Miles
73% 11 votes
Family Fun Center 6510 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
A smoke-free atmosphere is provided by Allie Brandt Lanes, which offers general public bowling to families and leagues. On select evenings, the bowling allow even has cosmic bowling with special effect lighting and music.
13.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Recreation Centers 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
Located on 25-acres of land, the Kenan Center is a location dedicated to promoting the creative arts and recreation in the local community. This mission is accomplished through amenities like an art gallery, art classes, and theatrical performances.
14.2 Miles
87% 23 votes
History Museums 215 Niagara St, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
The Niagara County Historical Museum is composed of seven buildings along three different sites. It features historic houses and interactive centers which both preserves and promotes the history of the region with exhibits and special programs.
14.3 Miles
90% 261 votes
Boat/Yacht Charters 21 Main Street, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
Located along the Erie Canal, the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride allows guests to explore the geologic wonders of the cave and the history of the canal. Artifacts left behind by the men who built the tunnel are also part of the underground tour.
14.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 2 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
The Historic Palace Theater is a venue for the performing arts that also acts as a center for art education. The theater features plays including 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Scrooge the Musical'.
14.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 2 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
Built in 1925, The Palace Theatre is a historic performing arts venue that hosts a number of entertainment performances throughout the year. These events include musicals, plays, and movie showings.
14.6 Miles
39% 46 votes
Neighborhoods Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY MoreLess Info
Little Italy is a North Beach neighborhood that features a variety of Italian businesses and restaurants, including pizza places and coffee shops. The location also features several inns, boutiques, and shops.
14.6 Miles
92% 12 votes
History Museums 402 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway, Fort Erie, Ontario MoreLess Info
Located in the 1874 Bertie Township Hall, For Erie Historical Museum features both permanent and changing exhibits on the local history. Public archives containing genealogy data are available for visitors to examine. Close to the museum is Peace Bridge and the Old Erie Fort.
14.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
National & State Parks 100 Clinton St, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
Upson Park is a scenic municipal park in Lockport. The park offers expansive grassy areas for picnics and resting under shady trees, as well as a canal that is used for fishing and its adjacent walking trail.
14.7 Miles
22% 133 votes
Visitor Centers Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 MoreLess Info
Niagara Falls Discovery Center features hands-on interactive displays, a multi-screen theater experience and a rock climbing wall with fossils and geological formations. Several miles of hiking trails can be found outside.
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