I was born and raised in Buffalo NY and these are some of the best things to do in the area
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This wonder is an absolute must see! Depending on the season, the Maid of the Mist is a boat ride that brings you to the falls. There is a tour to go behind the falls to an observation platform that is so much fun in the summer.
Niagara Falls State Park - Niagara Falls USA
This mild hike has recently been updated and now there is a path leading you right to this eternal flame. It is so cool to see no matter what the season is.
Eternal Flame Falls - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Restaurants, boardwalk, boating attractions, biking and sometimes concerts!
Canalside
Even if you have been to a NFL game before, you’ve never experienced anything quite like a Bills Mafia Tailgate or Buffalo Bills Game! Trust me!
Highmark Stadium
This walk will bring you on the pier between the Canal and the Niagara River. You can walk all the way to the Peace Bridge!
Bird Island Pier - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
This is similar and close to Canal Side. Bike rentals, beautiful view of the sunset, Ice cream and restaurants close by!
Outer Harbor Buffalo
This park has a great sledding and Toboggan hill in the winter
Chestnut Ridge Park
This strip has many shops, restaurants, bars and a couple coffee shops. It’s a nice area to walk.
Elmwood Village
This is another area to walk with shops, restaurants, bars and coffee shops
Hertel Ave. in Buffalo, NY: Things To Do, Shops & Restaurants
This is a smaller park right off Main Street in the suburb of Williamsville. There is an ice cream shop around the corner and many restaurants close by.
Glen Park Water Falls
This park is down stream of Niagara Falls and has beautiful views of the Niagara Gorge
Devil's Hole State Park
This boat tour is in the Niagara Gorge down stream of Niagara Falls and is such a thrill!
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
This ski resort is right outside the adorable village of Ellicottville. I love to shop around the boutiques, have dinner at one of the restaurants and stop at the local bakery for a sweet treat. There are also activities for the summer and fall inclu...
Holiday Valley Resort
This is another activity right outside the village of Ellicottville I mentioned on the ski resort recommendation. So much to do close by. Check out my other recommendation for more!
