- The list below includes 111 free or cheap things to do in or near Amherst, New York, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Arcades, Malls, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- From Lasertron to Boulevard Mall, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amherst and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buffalo, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda and East Aurora.
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Grass Island
Niagara River by the North Grand Island Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY
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Providing public access, Grass Island is frequented by residents and visitors looking to enjoy the great outdoors. Surrounded by the Niagara River, it offers water access allowing for swimming, jet skiing and other activities.
15.4 Miles
Once home to a popular amusement park, Crystal Beach now draws in visitors with its sandy beach and crystal clear water. The beach has a food vendor available. Within walking distance is a lighthouse and restaurants.
15.5 Miles
The smallest of the 3 waterfalls which form the Niagara Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls has a total vertical drop of 181 feet. It is 56 feet wide.
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Niagara Reservation State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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With views of the Niagara Falls, Schoellkopf Geological Museum offers visitors educational information about the rock layers that make up the falls. The museum has displays filled with rocks and fossils.
15.6 Miles
A vintage-styled, classic trolley tour, the Niagara Scenic Trolley offers guided tours that offer history, information, and activity ideas as guests see an array of scenic attractions. Guests can get on and off trolleys at will to move between attractions.
15.6 Miles
Spanning 633 acres, Knox Farm State Park houses a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, ponds, and wetlands. Various scenic nature trails run throughout the park, and nature exhibits can be viewed at the Visitor Center.
15.7 Miles
Winter can be enjoyed throughout the year at Snow Park Niagara Falls which is located in the downtown area. There is a 50-foot high, five-lane snow tubing hill, snow play area, and terrain park for snowboarding and skiing.
15.8 Miles
In the oldest state park in the country, the Cave of the Winds tours promise a soaking experience, with complimentary ponchos and sandals. The tours include an elevator ride, 175 feet down into the Niagara Gorge.
15.8 Miles
Considered by many a natural wonder, the Niagara Falls is formed by 3 waterfalls which together have the highest flow rate in the world. At its highest point it has 165 feet.
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The oldest American state park, the Niagara Falls State Park is visited each year by millions of people. Besides the natural attractions, it also has a visitor's center, an aquarium, and plenty of hiking trails.