- Our list of the best things to do in Amherst, New York, features the top 157 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Amherst, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Amherst, NY , followed by 155 popular activities in nearby cities, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, East Aurora, Grand Island, Fort Erie, Bridgehampton and Niagara Falls
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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.
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12 votes
402 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway, Fort Erie, Ontario
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Located in the 1874 Bertie Township Hall, For Erie Historical Museum features both permanent and changing exhibits on the local history. Public archives containing genealogy data are available for visitors to examine. Close to the museum is Peace Bridge and the Old Erie Fort.
14.7 Miles
Upson Park is a scenic municipal park in Lockport. The park offers expansive grassy areas for picnics and resting under shady trees, as well as a canal that is used for fishing and its adjacent walking trail.
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133 votes
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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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.
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209 Ridge Road North | L0S 1N0, Fort Erie, Ontario
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The Sanctuary: Centre for the Arts is a permanent art gallery and performance arts space. The centre regularly hosts concerts, plays, and other artistic events. Workshops and programs are available through the Fort Erie Arts Council, which calls The Sanctuary home.
14.8 Miles
92%
215 votes
210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094
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The Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises feature a unique two-hour cruise that includes the boat being raised to the 49-foot elevation of the Niagara Escarpment in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. The cruises are held in rain or shine.
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Many different types of wine are offered at the Niagara Landing Wine Cellars. Wine tastings permit samples of six wines per package with the ability to extend tastings that cover white, red, fruit, ice, and dessert wines.
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The wineries that are part of the Niagara Wine Trail are open year round even though most have limited hours during the winter season. The trail itself covers vineyards between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario.
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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.
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33%
6 votes
1097 West Jackson St, Lockport, NY 14094
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With a beautiful, scenic waterfall, Rollin T. Grant Gulf Wilderness Trail offers a variety of walking or hiking paths for park visitors to enjoy. Peaceful and serene, it is also a great place to just relax and unwind.