- 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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14.8 Miles
92%
215 votes
210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094
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The Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises feature a unique two-hour cruise that includes the boat being raised to the 49-foot elevation of the Niagara Escarpment in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. The cruises are held in rain or shine.
14.9 Miles
The wineries that are part of the Niagara Wine Trail are open year round even though most have limited hours during the winter season. The trail itself covers vineyards between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario.
15.0 Miles
88%
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Grass Island
Niagara River by the North Grand Island Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY
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Providing public access, Grass Island is frequented by residents and visitors looking to enjoy the great outdoors. Surrounded by the Niagara River, it offers water access allowing for swimming, jet skiing and other activities.
15.1 Miles
33%
6 votes
1097 West Jackson St, Lockport, NY 14094
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With a beautiful, scenic waterfall, Rollin T. Grant Gulf Wilderness Trail offers a variety of walking or hiking paths for park visitors to enjoy. Peaceful and serene, it is also a great place to just relax and unwind.
15.4 Miles
Once home to a popular amusement park, Crystal Beach now draws in visitors with its sandy beach and crystal clear water. The beach has a food vendor available. Within walking distance is a lighthouse and restaurants.
15.5 Miles
The smallest of the 3 waterfalls which form the Niagara Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls has a total vertical drop of 181 feet. It is 56 feet wide.
15.6 Miles
22%
133 votes
Niagara Reservation State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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With views of the Niagara Falls, Schoellkopf Geological Museum offers visitors educational information about the rock layers that make up the falls. The museum has displays filled with rocks and fossils.
15.6 Miles
A vintage-styled, classic trolley tour, the Niagara Scenic Trolley offers guided tours that offer history, information, and activity ideas as guests see an array of scenic attractions. Guests can get on and off trolleys at will to move between attractions.
15.6 Miles
Spanning 633 acres, Knox Farm State Park houses a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, ponds, and wetlands. Various scenic nature trails run throughout the park, and nature exhibits can be viewed at the Visitor Center.
15.7 Miles
Winter can be enjoyed throughout the year at Snow Park Niagara Falls which is located in the downtown area. There is a 50-foot high, five-lane snow tubing hill, snow play area, and terrain park for snowboarding and skiing.