In case you haven’t noticed, we’re right in the middle of another beautiful New York summer. Whether you have children of your own or you’re just a kid at heart, you’ll love cooling off at one of our lively water parks. These five are all only a short drive from Buffalo and offer tons of summertime fun.
- Fantasy Island (2400 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island)
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Fantasy Island Facebook Fantasy Island’s waterpark includes the Cannon Bowl, the Double Dare Falls, splash pools for young children, and Dragster Drench, a five-story-tall group of five water slides. But if you’d rather relax, just enjoy unlimited rides down the Lazy River.
- Darien Lake Theme Park (9993 Allegheny Rd., Darien Center)
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Darien Lake Theme Park Facebook Darien Lake is a blast in any season, but during the summer, Splashtown is the place to be. From the 600,000-gallon wave pool to the Swirl City Slide Complex, you’ll find something for everyone.
- Palm Island Indoor Waterpark (8250 Park Rd., Batavia)
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Palm Island Indoor Water Park Facebook Located at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, Palm Island Indoor Water Park has attractions for kids of all ages and a huge slide for the brave. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy the waterpark, although they do have special package prices for those who want to enjoy a staycation.
- Seabreeze Amusement Park (4600 Culver Rd., Rochester)
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Seabreeze Amusement Park Facebook Seabreeze has a lot more to offer than their waterpark, but on a hot summer day, there’s no better place to be. They have adventurous attractions for kids of all ages and a lazy river perfect for soaking up the sun.
- Fallsview Indoor Waterpark (5685 Falls Ave., Niagara Falls, Ontario)
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sam280_ / TripAdvisor This massive waterpark sits across the border, but it’s only about 20 miles from Buffalo. The park features 16 thrilling waterslides, a hot springs, and an outdoor pool with a massive sundeck.
These spots are all fantastic places to enjoy a summer day. And if you want to make a weekend out of your waterpark visit, you can always camp at this one.
Fantasy Island Facebook
Fantasy Island’s waterpark includes the Cannon Bowl, the Double Dare Falls, splash pools for young children, and Dragster Drench, a five-story-tall group of five water slides. But if you’d rather relax, just enjoy unlimited rides down the Lazy River.
Darien Lake Theme Park Facebook
Darien Lake is a blast in any season, but during the summer, Splashtown is the place to be. From the 600,000-gallon wave pool to the Swirl City Slide Complex, you’ll find something for everyone.
Palm Island Indoor Water Park Facebook
Located at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, Palm Island Indoor Water Park has attractions for kids of all ages and a huge slide for the brave. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy the waterpark, although they do have special package prices for those who want to enjoy a staycation.
Seabreeze Amusement Park Facebook
Seabreeze has a lot more to offer than their waterpark, but on a hot summer day, there’s no better place to be. They have adventurous attractions for kids of all ages and a lazy river perfect for soaking up the sun.
Rosanna G. / TripAdvisor
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This massive waterpark sits across the border, but it’s only about 20 miles from Buffalo. The park features 16 thrilling waterslides, a hot springs, and an outdoor pool with a massive sundeck.
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