- 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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Lincoln Parkway by the Marcy Casino and Rose Garden, Buffalo, NY 14222
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In operation for over 40 summer seasons, Shakespeare in Delaware Park presents an array of creative interpretations of Shakespeare’s famous plays. The organization also conducts a variety of educational programs in cooperation with schools.
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Voelker's Bowling Center is a bowling alley that offers 32 lanes for open play or league play. They also have a diner-style restaurant and a full bar and lounge with 4 big screen TVs.
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25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
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Considered to be the premier historical organization in the area since 1862, the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society works to collect, research, interpret, and then share the history of the Niagara Frontier. The current collection has more than 100,000 artifacts, 200,000 photographs, and 20,000 books.
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Fans of the plays of the most famous playwright in English language history will enjoy Shakespeare in Delaware Park. The location's performances, which occur during the summer at Delaware Park, have included Henry V and The Comedy of Errors.
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The Buffalo History Museum is a historical museum dedicated to sharing Niagra Frontiers' history. The museum features over 100,000 historical artifacts, with an additional 200,000 photographs and 20,000 books -- offering several exhibits, educational programs, and events.
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With a permanent collection of more than 6,500 works of art, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery exhibits mostly post-war American and European art, from artists such as Andy Warhol. There are other exhibits also, the oldest of them dating back to the end of the 19th century.
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Buffalo State College is a SUNY school that offers both undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities. The Buffalo State Bengals athletic department includes a football team, both men's and women's ice hockey, and women's lacrosse.
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Hosting cultural arts events across multiple disciplines, Carnegie Art Center offers visitors a venue for workshops and performances. The center has an art gallery with a regularly rotating collection of art.
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With shaded areas provided by trees, Pinewoods Park offers visitors a multipurpose field for sports and a playground with a wood chip floor. On rare occasions, visitors can spot deer in the park.
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240 Goundry Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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Tonawanda's Council On the Arts is an organization dedicated to bringing the creative arts to the local community. A large variety of exhibitions, classes, workshops, and artistic performances are among the events hosted by the council.