- TripBuzz found 109 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, New York, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Niagara Falls, Buffalo, North Tonawanda and Lockport.
- From Lasertron to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse, the Amherst area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Arcades, History Museums, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
- Amherst is the most populated suburb of Buffalo, New York and has much to offer through recreation, diverse culture and entertainment. Tourists can enjoy one of the many festivals and events held in the city each year, including the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Festival. Many notable sports stars, singers, medical professionals and actors have hailed from Amherst.
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More than 1,500 animals find they home at the Aquarium of Niagara, including in here sharks, sea-lions, penguins, and piranha. Special programs are organized in here, such as the Sea Lion Sessions, and the Shark Feedings.
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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.
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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.
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1 Prospect Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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Niagara Adventure Theater presents a feature film about the history of Niagara Falls. Boasting a 45-foot screen and stadium-style seating, the theater hosts school and tourist groups, and is part of the multi-attraction Discovery Pass package.
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303 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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The Niagara Wax Museum of History is an educational museum that features wax figures of historical personalities associated with Niagara Falls, as well as information about local history. There is a Presidents' portrait hall, as well.
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Old scientific instruments and other artifacts focused on the history of scientific discover are the main focus of the Niagara Science Museum. The current collection is made of over 2,000 scientific instruments and technologies from the 1700s through the present.
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Niagara Scenic Tours offers a wide array of guided scenic tours in a variety of vehicles, including luxury tour buses. Locally owned, they feature a highly-trained and experienced staff of drivers and guides.
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11th Frame Lanes, formerly Victoria Lanes, is a bar & restaurant that offers bowling. They provide 16 lanes for bowling leagues and also serve food and cold beverages. Patrons can play billiards, darts or watch numerous flat screen televisions.
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The 13th President of the United States is memorialized at the Millard Fillmore Museum. The building in which the museum is located was actually his home between 1826 to 1830.