Erie Canal
Herschell Carrousel Museum
Buffalo Bisons

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Erie Canal

Herschell Carrousel Museum

Buffalo Bisons

Makin’ Memories: Family Fun Tour

On the two hour narrated Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruise, learn about the historic waterway and sail through the only set of double locks through the canal system. Meal packages are also available.

Learn how to use a musket and be recruited to King George III’s army at Old Fort Niagara.

Get a birds-eye-view of the Niagara River Gorge from the Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista observation deck and learn about hydroelectricity with a variety of interactive exhibits.

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park features three WWII ships and a variety of military equipment and exhibits.

Canalside, America’s Gateway to the West for much of the 19th century, is a newly restored heritage site that features an expansive boardwalk along the water’s edge.

Watch a child’s eyes light up discovering the world of science at the Buffalo Museum of Science.

Spend a few hours with the wild animals at the Buffalo Zoo.

Go back in time at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village with indoor and outdoor tours of local historic buildings and hands-on exhibits about life in previous centuries.

Cheer on the home team at a Buffalo Bisons game.

Pick your own berries or just enjoy the taste of fresh hand-picked fruit at Becker Farms.

Indulge your youngster’s curiosity with the hands-on exhibits at Explore & More Children’s Museum.

In the 1900s, the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum was a working factory of children’s rides. Now, visitors can learn about the history of carrousels, see the way they are made, and ride an original antique Herschell carrousel!

See a play that’s fun for all ages at Theatre of Youth.

For amusement park fun visit either Martin’s Fantasy Island or Darien Lake Amusement Park.