Free & Cheap Things to Do in Buffalo, NY

  • The list below includes 111 free or cheap things to do in or near Buffalo, New York, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Architectural Buildings, History Museums and Historic Sites.
  • From Delaware Park to Allentown, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Buffalo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, East Aurora and Lockport.
  • The list below includes 111 free or cheap things to do in or near Buffalo, New York, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Architectural Buildings, History Museums and Historic Sites.
  • From Delaware Park to Allentown, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Buffalo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, East Aurora and Lockport.
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For $1, receive $55 off Limo Guided Wine Tour with Complimentary Bottle of Wine
15.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
Pubs 27 Riley Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 MoreLess Info
Located in the building that once housed the Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Riley Street Station is a restaurant and pub that hosts a variety of events, including trivia nights and specials.
15.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 673 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 MoreLess Info
Aurora Theater is an independently owned theatre that hosts one screen. The theater shows one movie per day and has a variety of show times. Aurora Theater has two antique projectors permanently on display in the theater lobby.
16.0 Miles
74% 23 votes
Children's Museums 300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052 MoreLess Info
Interactive and hands-on exhibits take centerstage at the Explore & More Children's Museum. Younger children are the target audience of the institution that covers fields such as architecture, food, movement, and other cultures.
16.0 Miles
22% 133 votes
Visitor Centers Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 MoreLess Info
Niagara Falls Discovery Center features hands-on interactive displays, a multi-screen theater experience and a rock climbing wall with fossils and geological formations. Several miles of hiking trails can be found outside.
16.3 Miles
39% 46 votes
Neighborhoods Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY MoreLess Info
Little Italy is a North Beach neighborhood that features a variety of Italian businesses and restaurants, including pizza places and coffee shops. The location also features several inns, boutiques, and shops.
16.4 Miles
98% 479 votes
Waterfalls Niagara Falls, NY MoreLess Info
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.
16.5 Miles
97% 3776 votes
Caverns & Caves Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 MoreLess Info
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.
16.5 Miles
82% 310 votes
Bus Tours 24 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 MoreLess Info
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.
16.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Islands Niagara River by the North Grand Island Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY MoreLess Info
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.
16.7 Miles
93% 2573 votes
National & State Parks Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 MoreLess Info
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.
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