- 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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8.8 Miles
Bedore Tours is a charter operation that specializes in sightseeing tours in both the United States and Canada via bus and also performs casino runs. Several of their tours also include boat rides.
8.9 Miles
There are a variety of ways to win at Golden Nugget Gaming Centre. The big attracting at the centre is Bingo. Slot machines are another activity to enjoy and a snack bar is available for refreshments.
9.2 Miles
With leagues every day and kids' leagues on Saturdays, Mallwitz's Island Lanes is a local family favorite. They offer open bowling every day and are a great spot to host a birthday party.
9.6 Miles
81%
184 votes
2400 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island, NY 14072
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Martin's Fantasy Island serves as a combination amusement park and water park. The amusement park features rides for all ages from a carousel to a large-scale wooden roller coaster while the water park has multiple water slides and a wave pool.
9.7 Miles
With sandy beaches, Beaver Island State Park offers activities for all ages. Along with water sports like fishing, swimming and boating, the park is equipped with a playground, athletic field and picnic area.
10.0 Miles
With both indoor and outdoor attractions, Grand Island Fun Center offers visitors activities like go-karting, miniature golf, water balloon fights, and more. The miniature golf course is 18 holes and is landscaped with flowers, rocks, and a stream.
10.1 Miles
Showings of first-run Hollywood movies as well as classic films are held at the Transit Drive-In. The cinema is open on Friday and Saturday nights year-round with presentations running no matter the weather.
10.1 Miles
The Island Fun Center is and indoor/outdoor recreation facility with go karts, mini golf, an arcade, and water balloon wars. They are also available for birthday parties and corporate events. Open April through September.
10.3 Miles
85%
291 votes
2655 S Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
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Housed in an 1890 Victorian glass dome, the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens has 12 houses, including in here the Palm Dome and the Orchid House. Besides these, there are 4 outdoor gardens too, including a children's garden.
10.4 Miles
Niagara River Cruises brings passengers aboard their 42 ft vessel for either 5 hour cruises or all-day voyages where they can fully experience the river. They also have special event cruises centered around music and drinks.