Explore & More Children's Museum
Hands-on learning and imaginative play
indoor · Established destinationThings to do with kids in Western New York
Explore Buffalo and Niagara family experiences, including children’s museums, wildlife, botanical gardens and waterfall attractions. Some Niagara activities operate seasonally.
Indoor adventures and learning
Good starting points for a rainy day, colder weather or a hands-on learning outing.
Aquarium of Niagara
Aquatic wildlife exhibits and education
indoor · Established destinationWalden Galleria family entertainment
Entertainment venues and mall-hosted family activities
indoor · Established destinationParks and outdoor family experiences
Plan time outdoors, with a check of seasonal facilities and local conditions before visiting.
Tifft Nature Preserve
Wildlife observation and nature trails
outdoor · Established destinationNiagara Falls State Park
Waterfall viewing, trails and visitor experiences
outdoor · Established destinationMaid of the Mist
Boat experience at Niagara Falls
outdoor · Seasonal operationShopping-center entertainment
Explore family attractions, indoor recreation and official event calendars at these regional shopping centers.
Walden Galleria
Indoor entertainment and seasonal family programming
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All featured family destinations in Western New York
Explore & More Children's Museum
Hands-on learning and imaginative play
indoor · Established destinationTifft Nature Preserve
Wildlife observation and nature trails
outdoor · Established destinationNiagara Falls State Park
Waterfall viewing, trails and visitor experiences
outdoor · Established destinationCave of the Winds
Close-up waterfall experience; access and age guidance vary
Indoor and outdoor · Some seasonal activitiesMaid of the Mist
Boat experience at Niagara Falls
outdoor · Seasonal operationAquarium of Niagara
Aquatic wildlife exhibits and education
indoor · Established destinationWalden Galleria family entertainment
Entertainment venues and mall-hosted family activities
indoor · Established destinationBuffalo Zoo
Animal exhibits and family programs
Indoor and outdoor · Established destinationBuffalo Museum of Science
Science and natural history exhibitions
indoor · Established destinationBuffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Indoor conservatories, plants and family programs
Indoor and outdoor · Established destinationCanalside at Buffalo Waterfront
Waterfront family recreation, seasonal skating and events
outdoor · Established destination