- Our list of the best things to do in Buffalo, New York, features the top 157 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Buffalo, 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 32 things to do within the city of Buffalo, NY , followed by 125 popular activities in nearby cities, including Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, East Aurora, Grand Island, Fort Erie, Amherst, Bridgehampton and Niagara Falls
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Players become an apprentice of the great Sherlock Holmes as they work together to solve clues and escape from a locked room in 60 minutes
4.4 Miles
The striking and historic North Park Theatre was established in 1920. The theater hosts a variety of films, including Hollywood new releases as well as art house and independent films, classics, and foreign films.
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The Queen City Ferry Company is a seasonally operated water taxi that traverses the Buffalo River. It makes stops at restaurants along the banks and also provides a historical two hour tour of the inner and outer harbors.
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37 votes
One Rotary Row, Buffalo, NY 14201
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Designed by the famed and influential architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse sits on the Buffalo waterfront. It is open for guided tours, and can be rented out for special events.
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39 votes
25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
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Considered to be the premier historical organization in the area since 1862, the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society works to collect, research, interpret, and then share the history of the Niagara Frontier. The current collection has more than 100,000 artifacts, 200,000 photographs, and 20,000 books.
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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.
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The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is a venue that hosts conventions, meetings, trade shows, and other special events. The location, which is only twenty miles away from Niagara Falls, also hosts weddings and provides catering and dining services.
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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.
3.2 Miles
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.
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From single seat to tandem kayaks, BFLO Harbor Kayak offers rentals on an hourly to half day basis. The shop also organizes kayak river tours at sunset and sunrise, where visitors can receive views of the cityscape from the water.
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Voelker's Bowling Center is a bowling alley that offers 32 lanes for open play or league play. They also have a diner-style restaurant and a full bar and lounge with 4 big screen TVs.