Professional greenthumb? Leisurely ornithologist? Home to a legendary Frederick Law Olmsted park system and Niagara Falls State Park, Buffalo Niagara is a nature lover’s dream come true. Rolling hills, cavernous gorges, waterfront vistas, and a rich ecology combine to create the beautiful landscape of this region.
Stop at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, featuring a tri-domed conservatory set in a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park.
Visit the Buffalo Zoo to see the M&T Bank Rainforest Falls exhibit, a replica of Venezuela’s Canaima National Park habitat.
The Bard comes to Buffalo! Visit during the summer to enjoy a performance of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.
Visit during July and participate in Garden Walk Buffalo, featuring garden walks, open gardens, lectures and workshops.
Hike, swim, attend a nature program, or just take in the scenery as you wander through Letchworth State Park.
Ride the Virtual Gorge Elevator at the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center to see rock layers formed millions of years ago.
Explore Niagara Falls State Park, experience the Falls up close at the Cave of the Winds, and ride the Maid of the Mist Boat Tours.
Prepare for a thrilling ride down the rapids of the gorge on Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours or Niagara Jet Adventures.
Feed a seal and tour the Aquarium of Niagara.
Take in a breathtaking aerial view of Niagara Falls while you dine at the Top of the Falls Restaurant.
Learn about Lake Erie and the Niagara River on an Ecological Discovery Tour from Grand Lady Cruises.
See nature in a whole different light on a “night walk” at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve.
Visit the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center and choose from a variety of fossil collecting, geology, birding, and astronomy programs.
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Dine in style at Templeton Landing as you overlook the picturesque Buffalo Waterfront.
Choose from one of four cruises at Canalside: Buffalo Harbor Sightseeing Cruises, Spirit of Buffalo, Buffalo River History Tours and Moondance Catamaran.
Tour the Burchfield Penney Art Center, one of only four LEED certified buildings in Buffalo.
Admire the peaceful Forest Lawn Cemetery. Stay for a tour, when costumed characters from the past come to life.
Take a break from walking to enjoy a 1900s style train ride through the countryside aboard the Arcade & Attica Railroad.
Visit Spring Lake Winery, Freedom Run Winery, or another of Niagara County’s wineries for a tour and tasting.
See the Holland Land Office Museum, where 3.3 million acres of Western New York were surveyed and sold.
Things to Explore on the Nature’s Splendor Tour
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Artpark
Letchworth State Park
Niagara Falls State Park
Cave of the Winds
Maid of the Mist Boat Tour and Observation Tower
Aquarium of Niagara
Top of the Falls Restaurant
Grand Lady Cruises
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Preserve
Buffalo Harbor Cruises - Miss Buffalo
Spirit of Buffalo
Buffalo River History Tours
moondanceCat
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Arcade and Attica Railroad
Spring Lake Winery
Freedom Run Winery
Holland Land Office Museum
131 West Main Street
Batavia, NY, 14020
Batavia, NY, 14020
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Nature’s Splendor Tour
Professional greenthumb? Leisurely ornithologist? Home to a legendary Frederick Law Olmsted park system and Niagara Falls State Park, Buffalo Niagara is a nature lover’s dream come true. Rolling hills, cavernous gorges, waterfront vistas, and a rich ecology combine to create the beautiful landscape of this region.
Earn Your Badges: Scout Tour
The Buffalo Niagara region is a badge-seekers paradise—scouts honor! With zoos, aquariums, parks, and preserves there are plenty of opportunities to interact with nature. Discover the history of the Buffalo Niagara region by touring one of several historical educational centers. By the time your scouts leave, their sashes will be full of badges!
Historical Treasures Tour
Buffalo Niagara is home to several significant historical events and figures. Discover our amazing historical institutions, ranging from the Revolutionary War era to the Civil Rights Movement. History buffs will be elated to travel through time and examine how the Buffalo region has become what it is today.
All Wright All Day
Scouts can learn about geology, astronomy, ornithology, and paleontology while fulfilling requirements for various badges at the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center.
Spirit of the Seasons Tour
Behold winter’s majesty in true Buffalo Niagara fashion by experiencing the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Find gifts for your loved ones, take in the decorations presented by several of our cultural institutions, and ring in cheer with live renditions of holiday classics.
Houses of Worship Tour
For generations, believers and non-believers alike have been inspired by the art enshrined in Buffalo’s houses of worship. Radiant stained-glass, paintings that have no equal, magnificent sculpture and ornamentation, handmade bricks, terra cotta and tile work—and it’s all there for you to enjoy.
Spirit of the City Tour
Get a feel for what the Buffalo has to offer and connect to the soul of the city. Explore the city’s diverse offerings, and find the best of what each neighborhood has to offer—from the heart of downtown to the shores of Lake Erie.
Gardening Tour
Buffalo hosts the largest garden event of its kind in the country, and our Botanical Gardens reside in a Frederick Law Olmsted designed park—just one of several parks designed by him in the area. Prepare to be amazed by the flora and fauna of the Buffalo Niagara region!
Makin’ Memories: Family Fun Tour
For kids and kids at heart, fun awaits in Buffalo Niagara. From the fireworks blasting high above the baseball diamond to the roar of lions and tigers, or a live reimagining of fairy tale favorites, we’ve got a treasure chest full of enjoyment for every member of the family.
Art, Architecture & Culture
Whether you’re seeking inspiration or jaw-dropping sights, Buffalo Niagara is home to an impressive array of cultural and architectural wonders. Be prepared to be amazed by the world-class level of craftsmanship and artful masterworks that reside in our region.
“Toss the Textbooks” Interactive Student Tour
Close up the books and get hands-on with interactive education experiences. Home to pioneers of science and trailblazers of innovation, and rich with American history, Buffalo Niagara makes learning an active experience for young minds.
Buffalo Technical Tour
Pioneers of all things from auto parts to beer, medicine to kazoos, we’re here to showcase our skills to every interest. Get your gears moving and generate some brain power by seeing how things are made right here in Buffalo Niagara!