School’s out for the summer! Whether you’re a student or not, sitting inside on a sunny day can make us all a bit stir-crazy. Luckily, Buffalo has plenty of places to beat any symptoms of summertime blues. Take a look at some of our favorite things to do in the 716 (some of them are even free!) while the warm weather is here. It’s not truly summer in Buffalo until you’ve spent time at these nine places!
- Buffalo Zoo
Kerrie O’Keeffe - GoogleMaps Let’s go to the zoo! Some people might cringe when they think about spending an afternoon pounding pavement in the summer sun, but the Buffalo Zoo is out to change your perspective. The Zoo is a wonderful place to kick off summer! Be sure to check out their new exhibits (and say hey to the giraffes for us).
Address: 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park
augusta rochebrun - GoogleMaps When the heat gets unbearable, had to MLK Jr. Park! The splash pad here is full of fun, and it’s one of the most refreshing activities you can do within the City of Buffalo!
Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located right off the Kensington Expressway. It stretches along Best Street and is bisected by Fillmore Avenue. For even more fun, head inside the Buffalo Museum of Science, which shares the property!
- Hoyt Lake
Hoyt Lake Rowboats - Facebook Row, row, row your boat! And if you don’t have a boat, rent one for a while at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park. Not only is the scenery beautiful, it’s a unique way to spend a summer day on the water.
Address: 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14222
- Canalside
Canalside Buffalo - Facebook It’s not summer in Buffalo until you’ve been to Canalside! Whether you’re checking out a concert, people watching on the sidewalk, or taking advantage of free exercise classes, there’s always something happening at this Buffalo hotspot!
Address: 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY 14202
- Shakespeare In Delaware Park
Shakespeare In Delaware Park - Facebook Wherefore art thou summer fun? Shakespeare In Delaware Park is always a good choice for a midsummer night! For more information about upcoming shows, tickets, and more, check out their website here.
Productions take place around Hoyt Lake at 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14222.
- Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island - Facebook Fun? Wow! Fantasy Island (known to most Buffalonians as Martin’s Fantasy Island) is often overlooked in the amusement park category, but it’s worth revisiting! Bring the kids to enjoy a day of fun in the sun.
Address: 2400 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, NY 14072.
- Churn Soft Serve
Churn Soft Serve - Facebook It’s not summer in Buffalo until you’ve been out on a date for soft serve! Churn is one of the newest and best places to grab a sweet treat in the summer. Their unique flavors and toppings are delicious (and their decor is extremely Instagram-friendly)!
Address: 1501 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
- Ted’s Hot Dogs
Teds Hot Dogs - Facebook Head to Ted’s! Ted’s Hot Dogs are a summertime staple in Western New York. Order yourself a char-grilled footlong to kick off the summer season.
Ted’s has several locations; check their website here to find the one closest to you!
- Tifft Nature Preserve
Tifft Nature Preserve - Facebook Take a hike - literally - at Tifft Nature Preserve. This free activity is synonymous with Buffalo summer. Whether you’re into hiking, photography, birding, or fishing, Tifft has something to offer!
Address: 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14203
Where are your favorite places in Buffalo to kick off summer? Share the best spots with us in the comments below so we can soak in the sunshine together!
Kerrie O’Keeffe - GoogleMaps
Let’s go to the zoo! Some people might cringe when they think about spending an afternoon pounding pavement in the summer sun, but the Buffalo Zoo is out to change your perspective. The Zoo is a wonderful place to kick off summer! Be sure to check out their new exhibits (and say hey to the giraffes for us).
Address: 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
augusta rochebrun - GoogleMaps
When the heat gets unbearable, had to MLK Jr. Park! The splash pad here is full of fun, and it’s one of the most refreshing activities you can do within the City of Buffalo!
Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located right off the Kensington Expressway. It stretches along Best Street and is bisected by Fillmore Avenue. For even more fun, head inside the Buffalo Museum of Science, which shares the property!
Hoyt Lake Rowboats - Facebook
Row, row, row your boat! And if you don’t have a boat, rent one for a while at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park. Not only is the scenery beautiful, it’s a unique way to spend a summer day on the water.
Address: 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14222
Canalside Buffalo - Facebook
It’s not summer in Buffalo until you’ve been to Canalside! Whether you’re checking out a concert, people watching on the sidewalk, or taking advantage of free exercise classes, there’s always something happening at this Buffalo hotspot!
Address: 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY 14202
Shakespeare In Delaware Park - Facebook
Wherefore art thou summer fun? Shakespeare In Delaware Park is always a good choice for a midsummer night! For more information about upcoming shows, tickets, and more, check out their website here.
Productions take place around Hoyt Lake at 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14222.
Fantasy Island - Facebook
Fun? Wow! Fantasy Island (known to most Buffalonians as Martin’s Fantasy Island) is often overlooked in the amusement park category, but it’s worth revisiting! Bring the kids to enjoy a day of fun in the sun.
Address: 2400 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, NY 14072.
Churn Soft Serve - Facebook
It’s not summer in Buffalo until you’ve been out on a date for soft serve! Churn is one of the newest and best places to grab a sweet treat in the summer. Their unique flavors and toppings are delicious (and their decor is extremely Instagram-friendly)!
Address: 1501 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Teds Hot Dogs - Facebook
Head to Ted’s! Ted’s Hot Dogs are a summertime staple in Western New York. Order yourself a char-grilled footlong to kick off the summer season.
Ted’s has several locations; check their website here to find the one closest to you!
Tifft Nature Preserve - Facebook
Take a hike - literally - at Tifft Nature Preserve. This free activity is synonymous with Buffalo summer. Whether you’re into hiking, photography, birding, or fishing, Tifft has something to offer!
Address: 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14203
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