Buffalo Niagara International Airport 25 min
Tifft Nature Preserve (9 min) This 264-acre preserve is a notable birding site, with 5 miles of trails through marsh & forest. Albright-Knox Art Gallery (17 min) Contemporary & modern works by such artists as Picasso & Warhol in a 1905 Greek Revival building. Woodlawn Beach State Park & Sole At Woodlawn (17 min) Scenic state park for wildlife viewing, beach volleyball, nature trails & sunsets over the lake. City Hall Buffalo City (11 min) Grand municipal building with an art deco design, offering guided tours & an observation deck. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (17 min) Greek revival house & museum marking the site of Theodore Roosevelt's oath of office in 1901. Buffalo Naval Park (10 min) Military museum where guests can tour 3 naval vessels, see tanks & jets & view historical exhibits. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (10 min) Indoor & outdoor gardens including a 67-ft. dome housing tropical palms, plus flower & light shows. Chestnut Ridge Park (18 min) 1,200-acre park known for scenic hilltop with city view & Eternal Flame Falls, a natural phenomenon. Eternal Flame Falls (19 min) Secluded waterfalls with a hiking trail & a natural gas spring that when ignited flames 4-8 inches. Delaware Park (22 min) Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park features stone-arch bridges, lakes & landscaped gardens. The Buffalo Zoo (19 min) Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo. Old Fort Erie (20 min) Fort museum charting the War of 1812 with costumed guides, re-enactments & interactive displays. Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House (18 min) Built 1903–05, this restored estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright offers guided tours. Buffalo Museum of Science (15 min) Region's natural history in focus in 700,000-specimen collection, with touch-&-learn kids' exhibits. Canalside (11 min) 21-acre park offers concerts & kids' shows, water sports & simple lounging in Adirondack chairs. |