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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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.
14.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery 209 Ridge Road North | L0S 1N0, Fort Erie, Ontario MoreLess Info
The Sanctuary: Centre for the Arts is a permanent art gallery and performance arts space. The centre regularly hosts concerts, plays, and other artistic events. Workshops and programs are available through the Fort Erie Arts Council, which calls The Sanctuary home.
14.8 Miles
92% 215 votes
Boat Cruise 210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
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
94% 32 votes
Winery/Vineyard 4434 Van Dusen Road, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
Many different types of wine are offered at the Niagara Landing Wine Cellars. Wine tastings permit samples of six wines per package with the ability to extend tastings that cover white, red, fruit, ice, and dessert wines.
14.9 Miles
89% 85 votes
Hiking Trails Niagara Falls, NY MoreLess Info
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% 8 votes
Islands Niagara River by the North Grand Island Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY MoreLess Info
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
Other Adventures 1097 West Jackson St, Lockport, NY 14094 MoreLess Info
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.
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