The best things to do in Amherst
17 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Showplace Theater
EntertainmentThe Showplace Theater brings the noise in a historic movie house turned hometown stage, mixing big energy with the kind of Buffalo crowd…
The Showplace Theater
EntertainmentRegal Elmwood Center
EntertainmentTheater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
Regal Elmwood Center
EntertainmentThe Barrel Factory
EntertainmentCasual, historic restaurant and distillery serving comfort food and a selection of beers.
The Barrel Factory
EntertainmentDipson Amherst Theatre
EntertainmentLocal theater screening a mix of current movies, indie films & cinema productions of opera & ballet.
Dipson Amherst Theatre
EntertainmentUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
EntertainmentLarge-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
EntertainmentPark Country Club
EntertainmentA member-based club with a golf course that also hosts weddings and events such as parties.
Park Country Club
EntertainmentLASERTRON
EntertainmentFun zone for young & old with spacious laser-tag arena, mini-golf & a full bar.
LASERTRON
EntertainmentGet Air Trampoline Park
EntertainmentPlayful spot for wall-to-wall trampolines as well as foam pits, a ninja obstacle course and dodgeball.
Get Air Trampoline Park
EntertainmentNorth Park Theatre
Entertainment1920s Art Nouveau movie theater featuring restored murals plus classic & independent films.
North Park Theatre
Entertainment5 Wits Buffalo
EntertainmentFamily-friendly amusement center featuring live-action, immersive adventures.
5 Wits Buffalo
EntertainmentAdventure Landing
EntertainmentAquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts.
Adventure Landing
EntertainmentNiagara Outdoors
EntertainmentLongtime archery shop stocked with bows, arrows and accessories, plus crossbows.
Niagara Outdoors
EntertainmentAudubon Golf Course
EntertainmentGolf facility featuring an open course and an outdoor driving range, plus a pro shop.
Audubon Golf Course
EntertainmentHerschell Carrousel Factory Museum
EntertainmentVisitors ride 2 antique carousels & view production of music rolls at this circa-1915 factory.
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
EntertainmentBroadway Driving Range & Miniature Golf
EntertainmentFarm-themed destination in a rural setting with a mini-golf course, driving range & gear shop.
Broadway Driving Range & Miniature Golf
EntertainmentCanalside
Entertainment21-acre park offers concerts & kids' shows, water sports & simple lounging in Adirondack chairs.
Canalside
EntertainmentThe Buffalo Zoo
EntertainmentMammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo.
The Buffalo Zoo
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