The best things to do in Buffalo

The Showplace Theater brings the noise in a historic movie house turned hometown stage, mixing big energy with the kind of Buffalo crowd…

1065 Grant St

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

2001 Elmwood Ave

Casual, historic restaurant and distillery serving comfort food and a selection of beers.

65 Vandalia St

Sprawling space where fossil collectors can keep their finds of trilobites, brachiopods and coral discovered by digging.

4050 North St (Blasdell)

Local theater screening a mix of current movies, indie films & cinema productions of opera & ballet.

3500 Main St Ste 800

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

1 Walden Galleria

A member-based club with a golf course that also hosts weddings and events such as parties.

4949 Sheridan Dr (Williamsville)

Fun zone for young & old with spacious laser-tag arena, mini-golf & a full bar.

5101 N Bailey Ave

Playful spot for wall-to-wall trampolines as well as foam pits, a ninja obstacle course and dodgeball.

800 Young St (Tonawanda)

1920s Art Nouveau movie theater featuring restored murals plus classic & independent films.

1428 Hertel Ave

Family-friendly amusement center featuring live-action, immersive adventures.

1 Walden Galleria

Members-only country club offering bowling, a private golf course, and an event space.

5324 Rogers Rd (Hamburg)

Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts.

2400 Sheridan Dr (Tonawanda)

Golf facility featuring an open course and an outdoor driving range, plus a pro shop.

500 Maple Rd

Amusement park with a go karting track & video game arcade, plus mini golf & laser tag courses.

2660 Grand Island Blvd (Grand Island)

Visitors ride 2 antique carousels & view production of music rolls at this circa-1915 factory.

180 Thompson St (North Tonawanda)

Circa-1926 single-screen theater features current & classic movies plus concerts & other events.

31 Buffalo St (Hamburg)

Golf course featuring well-kept fairways and greens for all skill levels.

3052 Transit Rd (Orchard Park)

Farm-themed destination in a rural setting with a mini-golf course, driving range & gear shop.

4367 Broadway (Depew)

21-acre park offers concerts & kids' shows, water sports & simple lounging in Adirondack chairs.

44 Prime St

Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo.

300 Parkside Ave