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Family fun comes in many fascinating forms and surprising spots in Buffalo Niagara. Whether it’s watching river otters romp in their way cool pool at the Buffalo Zoo, getting soaked yourself on a summertime excursion on a Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour or exploring the amazing collection of antique toys in East Aurora, fun is easily found for you and your family.

             

The third-oldest zoo in the country has been quietly reinventing itself with new exhibits, programs and special events. Perhaps the most exciting development at the Buffalo Zoo – in addition to the state-of-the-art aquatic habitats for fun-loving otters and sea lions – is the recent opening of the M&T Bank Rainforest Falls, an enclosed, year-round exhibit that brings visitors up close to vampire bats, anacondas, anteaters, piranhas and much more.

At the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park visitors are invited to tour the decks and hulls of a guided missile cruiser, destroyer and WWII submarine. It’s a hands-on experience like no other!

Martin’s Fantasy Island is a seasonal treat for the entire family. With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, Fantasy Island has been entertaining kids of all ages for generations with the newest thrill rides and classic favorites.

Spark your kids’ creativity, curiosity and imagination at Western New York’s only museum designed just for kids, Explore & More Children’s Museum.

At the Buffalo Museum of Science the Dinosaurs & Co. exhibit showcases interesting collections of fossils and the Whem Ankh exhibit features over 250 Egyptian artifacts and offers visitors insights into daily life as lived on the banks of the Nile River 2,200 years ago.

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum offers children the chance to experience a favorite rite of childhood on an old-fashioned carousel. The Buffalo area is home to the only carousel museum in the world housed in an original factory building with an operating 1916 carousel as well as a vintage 1940s Kiddie Carousel.

For an exhilarating ride into the Niagara River gorge try a Whirlpool Jet Boat tour. It’s a 45-minute ride on the wild side for the whole family from May through October.

Family fun? We’ve got it!

 

 

Family Fun Attractions

Adventure Landing

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This is the place for family fun! Open year-round, there is something for everyone at Adventure Landing. Test your putting prowess on our miniature golf courses, improve your gaming skills in our mega-arcade or build your own stuffed-animal friend in our Teddy Bear Factory. We also offer great birthday party packages and cater to most group events! Check our website for additional information.
ADDRESS
2400 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 832-6248
Website: http://www.AdventureLanding.com

Adventure Speedway

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Let the Adventure begin! This seasonal park is a great place for families. Featuring a quarter-mile, twisting go-kart track that tests your driving skills, over 40 interactive arcade games and bumper boats, a fun way to cool down while bumping, dodging, and splashing your friends as you make your way through the Bumper Boat Pond. We also offer the best birthday party packages in town and specialize in group events!
ADDRESS
3939 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Wheatfield, NY 14120
(716) 692-3122

AJ's Grand Prix Indoor Kart Racing

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AJ's Grand Prix is Western New York's only premier indoor kart racing facility. Indoor karting is a year-round activity that combines sport, speed and agility with entertainment. At AJ's you compete with all the rush and thrill of racing on a European inspired track in a Sodi high-performance kart. AJ's is for racers of all skill levels. We supply your racing gear, plus a pre-racing session to prepare you for the intensity of getting behind the wheel of our high-performance Sodikarts with maximum speeds of 48pmh.
HOURS
Mon: 10am-10pm | Tues: 10am-10pm | Wed: 10am-10pm | Thur: 10am-10pm | Fri: 10am-11pm | Sat: 10am-11pm | Sun: 11am-8pm
ADDRESS
1888 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(877) 257-2231
Website: http://www.ajsgrandprix.com

AMHERST MUSEUM

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Experience 19th Century life on the Niagara Frontier. Tour historic homes, gardens, churches, one-room schoolhouses and visit a working blacksmith shop. Learn about local history through exhibits on agriculture, costumes, antique radios and pioneer kitchen. Learn about the Erie Canal in our unique interactive exhibit and climb aboard our replica canal packet boat. Special events are held year-round.
ADDRESS
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 689-1440
Website: http://www.amherstmuseum.org

AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA

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Dive into an ocean of discovery at Niagara's other water wonder! Highlights include California sea lion demonstrations, harbor seals, and a colony of Peruvian penguins. Over 40 aquatic exhibits.
ADDRESS
701 Whirpool Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 285-3575
(800) 500-4609
Website: http://www.aquariumofniagara.org

ARCADE AND ATTICA RAILROAD

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Scenic, historic train excursions. Home of the last operating steam train in New York State. Many special events. Private charters available. Open Memorial Day Weekend through December. Please visit their website for current dates and times.
ADDRESS
278 Main Street
Arcade, NY 14009
(585) 492-3100
Admission: $13/seat; group discounts available.
Website: http://arcadeandatticarr.com

BEAVER MEADOW AUDUBON CENTER

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A 324-acre nature preserve with over 8 miles of trails exploring various habitats. There is a family hike every Sunday at 2 p.m. The Visitor Center houses live animals, displays, discovery room, and a nature gift shop. Indoor and outdoor programs for all ages, covering a wide range of topics. Visitors Center and Staff Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm, Trails are always open, 24/7. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing available.
ADDRESS
1610 Welch Road
North Java, NY 14113
(585) 457-3228
Website: http://www.buffaloaudubon.com/centers.htm

BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS (South Park Conservatory)

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The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is the product of three extraordinary visionaries: landscaping architect Fredrick Law Olmsted, architects Lord & Burnham and botanist / plant-explorer John F. Cowell. The tri-domed glass, wood and steel building was designed by the premier conservatory designers of the time: Lord & Burnham, Co. from New York's Hudson Valley. When it was built in 1897-1899, it was one of the largest public greenhouses in the country.
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Mon: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Tues: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Wed: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Thur: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fri: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADDRESS
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-1584
Admission: Adults $6, students (13+ with ID) and seniors (55+) $5, Children(3-12) - $3.00, Children under 3 and Garden Members are free.
Website: http://www.buffalogardens.com

BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY NAVAL & MILITARY PARK

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This Buffalo waterfront attraction is the largest inland park of its kind in the nation. All branches of the Armed Forces are represented in the park's exhibits. Tour the decks and hulls of a guided missile cruiser, destroyer and WWII submarine. Inspect uniforms and memorabilia in the museum and exhibits aboard the ships. See planes, a tank and more!
ADDRESS
One Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 847-1773
(716) 847-6405
Website: http://www.buffalonavalpark.org

BUFFALO BIKE TAXI

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ADDRESS
P.O. Box 711
Buffalo, NY 14205
(716) 563-9325
Website: http://www.buffalobiketaxi.com

Buffalo ComedySportz

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Similar to, 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', but set up like a sporting event, Singing of the National Anthem starts off every match. A ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational 'actletes' competing for laughs and points based on audience suggestions. A referee keeps things moving along and calls penalties and fouls. An average of seven to ten Improv games are played during each match. Every show is different with different players, different games, and different audiences supplying new suggestions. The fans judge the scenes and games and ultimately decide the winners and losers. ComedySportz also asks willing volunteers to join in on the onstage fun for a game or two each match.
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Mon: | Tues: | Wed: | Thur: | Fri: 8:00-? | Sat: 7:00-? | Sun:
ADDRESS
4476 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 393-8669
Website: http://www.buffalocsz.com

Buffalo Harbor Kayak & Bike Rentals

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Started by the Buffalo Blue Sky Venture Team, Buffalo Harbor Kayak offers special cruises on Saturday and Sunday from 10-11:30 a.m. - $25 includes rental. In addition you may rent kayaks, canoes and bicycles. A value season pass is also available for $75 per year which includes boat rental, bike and a river tours.
ADDRESS
1 Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 228-9153
Admission: Rental rates range from $15 - $45.
Website: http://www.bfloharborkayak.com

BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

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Dedicated to the study and interpretation of the natural and physical sciences, the Buffalo Museum of Science's extensive collections and artifacts represent all facets of the natural world with an emphasis on Western New York as well as man-made objects spanning the globe. Anchoring Buffalo's East Side in Olmsted-designed Martin Luther King, Jr. Park since 1929, the museum presents a wide variety of programs and services for children, teachers, families, adults and community organizations throughout the year. Summer hours vary. The museum also operates Tifft Nature Preserve in South Buffalo, a 264-acre wetland preserve on reclaimed former industrial land, and seasonally sponsors archaeological exploration at the Hiscock Site in nearby Genesee County, NY, one of North America's richest Ice Age sites. NOTE: The museum will be open seven days a week from 10am - 4pm, with the first Monday of each month being reserved for museum members. These extended hours are in anticipation of the many visitors who will wish to view Sesame Street Presents: The Body exhibition which begins February 27 through June 9, 2010.
ADDRESS
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 896-5200
(866) 291-6660
Admission:  $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children (3-18 & students with ID), free children under 3.
Website: http://www.buffalomuseumofscience.org

Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER EcoTours

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Every weekend throughout the summer Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER leads you back to nature with an EcoTour. RIVERKEEPER provides a variety of hiking, biking, paddling, and boat tours, throughout Erie and Niagara counties, led by knowledgeable docents. Experience the beauty of the Buffalo and Niagara River ecosystems, watch for birds and wildlife in the heart of the City of Buffalo, and learn about what's happening along the water's edge. RIVERKEEPER offers tours for more experienced hikers, bikers and paddlers as well as family-friendly tours. Family-friendly tours are generally shorter in length, physically less strenuous, and are appropriate for children 5 years old and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult on all tours. Check their website for details.
ADDRESS
1250 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 852-7483
Website: http://www.bnriverkeeper.org

Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus

The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus consists of one hundred and forty auditioned voices made up of skilled and committed singers who continually develop and pursue its 72-year tradition of excellence. The Chorus appears at various locations throughout Western New York including Kleinhans Music Hall, Artpark, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery to name a few. The Chorus is the frequent partner of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, but also performs independently and, in 2009-10, inaugurates a new, innovative concert series of its own called BUFFALO SINGS! Community Concerts. Doreen Rao is the Music Director and the Cameron Baird Conductor's Chair. Under her leadership, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is taking singing to the next level.
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 176
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 833-6642
Website: http://www.bpchorus.org

BUFFALO TOURS

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Buffalo is nationally known for its many Victorian and early modern architectural gems. Three of the greatest architects in American history - Richardson, Sullivan and Wright - all have signature buildings in Buffalo. Visitors and residents alike are invited to enjo any of the 50 self-guided audio tours and nearly 500 guided tours now offered by Buffalo Tours. Experience firsthand Buffalo's magnificent historic and architectural heritage. Most guided tours do not require reservations. Simply arrive at the indicated starting point a few minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin. Tours will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, call for cancellation information. Please visit their website for tour details.
ADDRESS
617 Main Street, Suite M108
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 852-3300
Admission: varies
Email: info@buffalotours.com
Website: http://www.buffalotours.org

BUFFALO TRANSPORTATION/PIERCE-ARROW MUSEUM

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Featuring automobiles made in Western New York including Pierce-Arrow and Thomas Flyer. Cars from 1903 to 1960s, muscle cars, etc. The museum offers a unique venue for parties, business meetings and social events.
ADDRESS
263 Michigan Avenue at 201 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 853-0084
Email: piercemuseum@roadrunner.com
Website: http://www.pierce-arrow.com

BUFFALO ZOO

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The perfect place for unique family fun all year long! It's the only place in town to observe a wide variety of exotic and domestic animals in naturalistic habitats, including the zoo's new M&T Bank Rainforest Falls exhibit.
ADDRESS
300 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
(716) 837-3900
Admission: Adults $9.50, children (2-14) $6, seniors (63+) $7, Full-Time Students (up to age 22 with a valid student ID) $7, Children 23 months and under: FREE
Website: http://www.buffalozoo.org

DARIEN LAKE THEME PARK AND RESORT

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Darien Lake has more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, plus onsite campsite and hotel accommodations.
ADDRESS
9993 Allegheny Road
PO Box 91
Darien Center, NY 14040
(585) 599-4046
Email: info@godarienlake.com
Website: http://www.godarienlake.com

Epic Fun Center

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The Epic Fun Center is Western New York's newest and largest indoor fun complex. There is state-of-the-art electric go-kart racing, a video game arcade, dodgeball, volleyball, foosball, ping pong, a pool table area, and an open athletic field. The Epic Fun Center specializes in birthday parties and corporate meetings. Packages include riding the go-karts and various sporting activities. Hours vary seasonally, please call or visit website.
ADDRESS
2793 Wehrle Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 565-3742
Website: http://www.epic-center.com/funcenter/index.html

ERIE CANAL DISCOVERY CENTER

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A new state-of-the-art interpretive center for the Erie Canal, focusing on the role that Lockport played in canal history, and featuring a 20' x 13' Raphael Beck mural, "The Opening of the Erie Canal, October 26, 1825." This beautiful floor to ceiling mural depicts the celebration surrounding then NY Governor Dewitt Clinton's ceremonial first passage through the now famous "Flight of Five" locks at Lockport to officially open the Erie Canal. Individuals from the painting "come to life" with the assistance of virtual-reality, through computer kiosks in the Center. A multidimensional orientation film transports the visitor back in time onboard a recreation of the packet boat Western Comet. Additional audiovisual stations such as the "Hard Rock Canal" and "Work the Lock" allow guests the hands-on opportunity to view the dolomite rock wall at Lockport and to navigate a model ship through an actual working series of locks. The life and times of "canawlers," people who lived and worked on the canal, as well as "canal kids," are depicted in exhibits that feature the latest technology in communication "sound-sticks." The National Park Service rounds out the many displays with their own description of the National Heritage Corridor.
ADDRESS
24 Church Street
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 439-0431
Website: http://www.niagaracounty.org

EXPLORE & MORE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

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Spark your kids creativity, curiosity & imagination at a fun museum designed for the many ways kids learn.
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Mon: By reservation for large groups | Tues: By reservation for large groups | Wed: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Thur: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fri: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sun: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
ADDRESS
300 Gleed Avenue
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-5131
Website: http://www.exploreandmore.org

FORGOTTEN BUFFALO TOURS

The region's authority on unique landmarks, classic taverns, old world neighborhoods and "Nickel City" oddities presents Buffalo's original "Off The Beaten Track" tours. Tours allow "urban explorers" to eat, drink and laugh through history! Lead by the host of Off Beat Cinema, each tour will give you a sense why Buffalo Niagara is one of the most unique urban communities in the world.
ADDRESS
244 Potters Road
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 883-5211
Website: http://www.forgottenbuffalo.com

FORT GEORGE

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Built over 200 years ago by the British Army, the buildings of Fort George have been reconstructed to commemorate the important history represented by the site. Visitors can experience every day life during the War of 1812 through costumes, reenactments and special events.
ADDRESS
26 Queen
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S1J0
(905) 468-4257
Admission: Adult-$10.90, Youth-$5.45, Children Under 6- Free, Senior Citizens $9.15
Website: http://www.niagara.com/~parkscan/

FREEDOM CROSSING: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN GREATER NIAGARA

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The dramatic and heart-rending stories of the people who risked their lives for freedom, as well as the lasting heritage of their ancestors, can now be experienced at Freedom Crossing, the new Regional Underground Railroad Interpretive Center, on the campus of Niagara University in nearby Lewiston. Freedom crossing tells the story of the Underground Railroad in Buffalo Niagara through historic photographs, artifacts, stories, audio stations, and art. Brochures and maps are available to Underground Railroad historic sites.
ADDRESS
5795 Lewiston Road
Castellani Art Museum
Niagara University, NY 14109
(716) 286-8200
Website: http://www.niagara.edu/cam

GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE AND MUSEUM

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Genesee Country Village & Museum is one of the largest living history museums in the nation. The museum is uniquely situated between Rochester and Buffalo in the beautiful hamlet of Mumford, New York. Stroll through the 19th century Historic Village and meet the costumed interpreters that help bring the 1800s to life and be certain to visit the John L. Wehle Art Gallery May through October. Experience the Nature Center with five miles of hiking trails year-round. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing is offered in the winter months for a fee.
ADDRESS
1410 Flint Hill Road
Mumford, NY 14511
(585) 538-6822
Website: http://www.gcv.org

HERSCHELL CARROUSEL FACTORY MUSEUM

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The only museum in the world housed in an authentic, original carousel factory building. The building and 1916 carousel are listed on both the New York State and National Register of Historic Sites. Exhibits include: operating 1916 carousel, kiddie carrousel, and 20 hand-carved carousel characters.
ADDRESS
180 Thompson Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-1885
Admission:  $5 adult; $4 senior; $2.50 child (2-12)
Website: http://www.carrouselmuseum.org

Holiday Hollow

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Holiday Hollow includes a Halloween Festival and Christmas Show, and Yorkshire Hall - a meeting space that combines Colonial elegance in a country setting where they have regular tea tastings.
ADDRESS
1410 Main Road
Pembroke, NY 14036
(585) 762-8160
Email: guestservices@holidayhollow.com
Website: http://www.holidayhollow.com

Ira G. Ross Aerospace Museum

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The Aerospace Museum is one of three cultural/tourist attractions clustered at Buffalo's developing waterfront and is located in HSBC Arena, behind the Sabres Store with the its entrance on Seymour Knox III Plaza, at the foot of Main Street. The museum tells the story of Western New York's unique aviation and aerospace heritage through the acquisition, preservation and display of aviation artifacts. The museum will be open Saturdays and Sundays (and for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25) from 11 AM-4 PM. Beginning June 17 through Labor Day, the Museum will be open Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 AM-4 PM.
ADDRESS
One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
HSBC Arena
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 858-4340
Website: http://www.wnyaerospace.org

Lasertron

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Lasertron Interactive Entertainment Center is comprised of the Lasertron laser tag arena, Cyber Sport, the Lasertron Racing Experience (adult-sized go-karts), a large party area, arcade and snack bar. The Lasertron Sport Laser Tag Arena, remodeled in 2004 is a giant 9,200 square feet multi-level laser tag experience. One of the largest laser tag arenas in the world, the Sport Arena can play up to 48 players simultaneously on up to four teams.
ADDRESS
251 Meyer Road
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 833-8766
Website: http://www.lasertron.us

Liberty Excursions on Lake Ontario

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Experience the adventure of sailing Lake Ontario! Liberty Excursions is pleased to present you an opportunity to sail aboard a shrinking piece of American history. As one of the few remaining wooden schooners to be found, Liberty can offer you an experience like no other. The season runs April 1 through the middle of October. Advance reservations for all excursions is strongly recommended.
ADDRESS
E. Main Street
Olcott, NY 14126
(716) 433-0410
Admission: $50 - $75 per person
Website: http://www.libertyexcursions.com

LOCKPORT LOCKS & ERIE CANAL CRUISES AND THE LOCKPORT CANALSIDE

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Experience this AAA Gem Attraction featured on the History Channel. Enjoy a unique narrated two hour cruise past many historic sites and "Flight of Five." Cruise includes being raised and lowered 50 feet in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. Banquet and meeting rooms open year-round.
ADDRESS
210 Market Street
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-6155
(800) 378-0352
Admission: $15 adults; $8.50 children (4-10)
Website: http://www.lockportlocks.com

MARTIN'S FANTASY ISLAND

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If you are looking for quality, safe and fun entertainment in a wholesome family environment, then Martin's Fantasy Island is the perfect choice. Experience over 100 rides, shows, games, petting zoo and complete water park, including the Silver Comet wooden roller coaster and an authentic Wild West Shoot-Out. Open Seasonal, mid-May to mid-September.
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Mon: Closed | Tues: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Wed: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Thur: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Fri: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Sat: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Sun: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
ADDRESS
2400 Grand Island Boulevard
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-7591
Website: http://www.martinsfantasyisland.com

Mason Winfield's Haunted History Ghost Walks, Inc.

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Take a walk on the spiritual side. Author and researcher Mason Winfield's "haunted history" tours of village streets are good-natured fun and serious research. History, architecture, mystery, parapsychology...GHOSTS! The Niagara Frontier will never look the same. Ghost walks in: Allentown, Theater District, East Aurora, Lewiston, and Williamsville.
ADDRESS
21 South Grove Street, Suite 240
East Aurora, NY 14170
(716) 655-6663
Admission: $10
Website: http://www.masonwinfield.com

MIDWAY STATE PARK

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Celebrating 111 years of continual operation, this historic amusement park nestled on the shores of Chautauqua Lake includes rides, arcade, food concessions, mini golf, go-karts, museum and gift shop. Beautiful picnic grove, pavilions for groups and family outings. Open year-round for picnicing and walking, and seasonally May-August for arcade and rides.
ADDRESS
4859 Route 430
PO Box 72
Bemus Point, NY 14712
(716) 386-3165
Website: http://www.midway-park.com

Motherland Connextions

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Offering Underground Railroad tours, slideshows and mobile classrooms that make heritage tourism exciting. Understand the Underground Railroad by following the footsteps of those brave and hearty souls who took the secret passageways north to Canada. Please visit the website for details.
ADDRESS
471 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 282-1028
Website: http://www.motherlandconnextions.com

NIAGARA ADVENTURE THEATER

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The recently upgraded Adventure Theater is proud to present the 40-minute show that has been viewed by more than 14 million people worldwide. Learn about the explorers and settlers that put Niagara on the map and the daredevils who have tried to tame her waters at this fun Niagara Falls attraction.
ADDRESS
Niagara Falls State Park Visitor Center
Prospect Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5040
Website: http://www.niagaramovie.com

NIAGARA PARKS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY

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The world's largest glass enclosed butterfly conservatory with over 2,000 free flying tropical butterflies in a rain forest setting. Extended hours in Summer months.
ADDRESS
2405 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls, ON L2E6T2
(905) 371-0254
(877) 642-7275
Website: http://www.niagaraparks.com

NIAGARA POWER PROJECT'S POWER VISTA

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We've got fun down to a science! Our admission-free and handicapped accessible attraction features more than 50 interactive exhibits about hydroelectricity and an observation deck perched 350 feet above the Niagara River Gorge.
HOURS
Mon: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Tues: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Wed: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Thur: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADDRESS
5777 Lewiston Road
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 286-6661
(866) 697-2386
Website: http://www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm

OLD FORT ERIE

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Award winning attraction and beautiful historic site overlooking Lake Erie and the Niagara River. See website for complete list of events, such as the Siege of the Old Fort Re-enactment Weekend and the Fun Family Fright Nights--Ghost Tours of the Fort!
ADDRESS
350 Lakeshore Road
Fort Erie, ON L2A4X4
(905) 871-0540
(877) 642-7275
Website: http://www.oldforterie.com

OLD FORT NIAGARA

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Three-hundred years of history, just minutes from the Falls. The site of historic battles and sieges, trading and conquest, Old Fort Niagara is an exciting place where the past comes to life. Preserved as it stood in the 1700's, when France and Britain controlled Niagara, the Fort's structures include the oldest building on the Great Lakes. Hours: January-June: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. July-August: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. September-December: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADDRESS
2 Scott Avenue, Fort Niagara State Park
PO Box 169
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 745-7611
Admission:  $10/adults, $6/children (6-12)
Website: http://www.oldfortniagara.org

OPEN-AIR AUTOBUS OF BUFFALO

Open air bus tours with 360 degree views of historical and architectural attractions. Campaign for Greater Buffalo offers neighborhood walking and bus tours. Scheduled and group tours by appointment.
ADDRESS
561 Forest Avenue #3
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 854-3749
Admission: $10-$25
Website: http://www.openairbuffalo.org

PEDALING HISTORY BICYCLE MUSEUM

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The Pedaling History Bicycle Museum is the largest all-bicycle museum in the world, and exhibits a complete history of the innovation, invention and development of man's first personal mechanical transportation. There are more than 400 rare and unique bicycles on display. Open by appointment only.
ADDRESS
3943 North Buffalo Road
(Rt. 277)
Orchard Park, NY 14127-1841
(716) 662-3853
Website: http://www.pedalinghistory.com

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

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Seneca History - it's unforgettable! Visit our Museum. You'll be pleasantly surprised and intrigued with our culture. A new exhibit for you to see is This Is Where We Walked. The exhibit includes stories about people, places, and homes prior to the building of the Kinzua Dam in 1965. Call or visit the web site for rates and seasonal hours.
ADDRESS
814 Broad Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-1760
Website: http://www.senecamuseum.org

Snow Park Niagara

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Premier outdoor winter sports park consisting of a Tubing Hill, Snow Zone play area, and NHL regulation-size synthetic skating rink. Enjoy winter in any weather! Admission includes 2 hour reserved entry to the Tubing Hill; unlimited entry to the Super Glide Rink, Snow Zone play area, tubes and skates.
HOURS
Mon: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Tues: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Wed: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Thur: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Fri: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. | Sun: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
ADDRESS
427 First Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 558-7577
(877) 882-4644
Admission: $30 ages 4 and up, 3 and under free.
Website: http://www.SnowParkNiagara.com

Spirit of Buffalo

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Sail back in time aboard the Spirit of Buffalo, rediscover old world sailing on Classic 73 foot sailing vessel. Join the crew and hoist the sails, or just sit back, relax and take in the experience. Revel in the moment as our magnificent red sails capture the wind and the Spirit sails off to a place time forgot. The Spirit of Buffalo sails daily out of the Historic Buffalo Harbor. Seasonal; May-Oct; Call for reservations and availability.
ADDRESS
One Naval Park Cove
Erie Canal Harbor-Central Wharf
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 796-7210
Admission: Public Day & Evening Sails $28 adults, $18 children 12 and under.
Website: http://www.spiritofbuffalo.com

THE ORIGINAL KAZOO COMPANY, FACTORY, MUSEUM, AND GIFT SHOP

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The only metal kazoo manufacturer in the world operating as a working factory and museum, with belt-driven machines dating back to 1907. The museum highlights history, amusing trivia and a unique view of how kazoos are made. Get the chance to make your own kazoo!
HOURS
Mon: Closed | Tues: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Wed: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Thur: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fri: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sun: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
ADDRESS
8703 South Main Street
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3960

THEATRE OF YOUTH (TOY)

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Theatre of Youth (TOY) engages all ages with crowd-pleasing, child-centered, professionally produced theater. Award-winning original set and costume designs grace the stage of the historic Allendale Theatre, originally constructed in 1913, and located in Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood.
ADDRESS
The Historic Allendale Theatre
203 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 884-4400
Website: http://www.theatreofyouth.org

VISITOR HOSPITALITY SERVICES

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The Niagara region's leading sightseeing tour operator serving area visitors for over forty years. Offering daily, scheduled sightseeing tours of Buffalo (seasonal); Niagara Falls, NY; and Niagara Falls, Ontario. Overnight packages, group tour programs, step-on guide services, and other receptive services available.
ADDRESS
3466 Niagara Falls Boulevard
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 694-3600
(800) 695-1603
Email: info@grayline-niagarafalls.com
Website: http://www.grayline-niagarafalls.com

WHIRLPOOL JET BOAT TOURS

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Passengers ages six and up will enjoy this 45 minute white water adventure through the Niagara Gorge. Experience history, scenery, excitement and the thrill of a lifetime. Book online for discounts. Open daily May-October. Departure times vary and are subject to change. Reservations required.
HOURS
Mon: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Tues: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Wed: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Thur: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Fri: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sun: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
ADDRESS
Water Street Landing
115 South Water Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
(888) 438-4444
Admission: Adults $56, children ages 6-13 $47. Price does not include applicable taxes.
Website: http://www.whirlpooljet.com