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Things to Do in Blasdell & Buffalo, New York

Visit Blasdell and Buffalo, New York and enjoy a wide range of fun attractions and exciting things to do.

With so many fun attractions, from museums and kids’ attractions to casinos and live theatre, Blasdell and Buffalo, NY is a perfect destination for a fun vacation or weekend getaway with the family.

Buffalo, New York Area Attractions

Ralph Wilson Stadium & Buffalo Bills Football.

Opened in 1973, Ralph Wilson Stadium is an open air, 73,000 seat football stadium that is home of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The stadium has undergone several updates over its history, adding luxury boxes, club level seating, a state-of-the-art scoreboard, and more. www.buffalobills.com

Erie Country Fairgrounds and Gaming.

Home to the Erie County Fair, the Buffalo Raceway and Fairgrounds Gaming, the Erie County Fairgrounds is a large, multi-use facility that hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including circus events, car and boat shows, dog shows, concerts, festivals, a Holiday light event, and so much more. www.the-fairgrounds.com

Niagara Falls.

Formed by receding glaciers over 10,000 years ago, Niagra Falls is a true natural wonder, consisting of three large waterfalls - American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Niagra Falls is a popular tourist attraction offering boat tours of the falls, as well as a wide range of other attractions for visitors to enjoy.

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Seneca Niagara Casino.

With more than 4,200 top of the line slot machines, progressive jackpots, blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker, the Seneca Niagra Casino offers hot gaming action, dining, live entertainment, a full service day spa, meeting facilities, and deluxe hotel accommodations. www.senecaniagaracasino.com

Shea's Performing Arts Center.

This historic theatre complex, opened in 1926, is a prime example of Spanish and French baroque and Rococo architecture and boasts an original Wurlitzer theater organ, Italian marble walls, and Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers. The theatre hosts a variety of touring Broadway musicals and special events throughout the year. www.sheas.org

Buffalo Zoo.

Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo is a 23-acre park that is home to a variety of wild animals, birds, reptiles, fish, and exotic plants. From Siberian Tigers and Indian Rhinoceros to Anacondas and Giant Cockroaches, plus a carousel, playground, café, and gift shop, this unique zoo has plenty for everyone in the family to enjoy. www.buffalozoo.org [Top]

Buffalo Museum of Science.

This unique, kid friendly museum brings the science of animals, astronomy, botany, archaeology, and technology together into one place, offering hands-on activities and exhibits to inspire kids of all ages and help them step into the fascinating world of scientific discovery. Open Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm. www.sciencebuff.org

Darien Lake Theme Park.

This fun family theme park features thrill rides, roller coasters, kiddie rides, water rides, a pirate lagoon, water slides, a wave pool, live entertainment, an arcade, dining, shopping, camping, and more. www.godarienlake.com

Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls.

Enjoy savings on your favorite designer merchandise at this unique outlet center that features 150 top designers like Anne Klein, Coach, Banana Republic, and others, plus dining and entertainment. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-6pm.

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HSBC Arena - Buffalo Sabres Hockey.

The 18,500 seat, state-of-the-art HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo is home to the NHL Buffalo Sabres hockey team and the Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse team, and offers exciting hockey and Lacrosse action as well as a variety of special events, college basketball games, concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year. www.hsbcarena.com

Erie Basin Marina.

The Erie Basin Marina is a bustling marina that offers transient boat slip rentals, boat sales, shopping, dining, launch ramp, gas service, and special events including concerts and pond hockey. www.eriebasinmarina.org

McKinley Mall.

Located in Hamburg this shopping mall offers more than 120 shops, name brand stores, including Macy’s, Sears, Best Buy, and the Bon Ton, plus dining and a movie theatre. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm. www.shopmckinleymall.com [Top]

Walden Galleria Mall.

This premier shopping center features more than 250 retail stores, like Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and Old Navy, plus services and restaurants on two levels. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-9:30pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. www.waldengalleria.com

Buffalo Bisons Baseball.

Once a major league baseball team, the Buffalo Bisons have been playing as a minor league team since 1886, and recently became Triple A affiliates of the New York Mets. The Bisons play at the state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo. www.bisons.com

Woodlawn Beach State Park.

Woodlawn Beach State Park offers a mile-long sand beach, a spectacular lake, diverse wildlife, picnic areas, beach volleyball, nature trails, a playground, a nature center offering history exhibits, and a wooden boardwalk.

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Anchor Bar.

Home of the Original Buffalo Wings, this unique restaurant has been serving more than a thousand pounds of wings each day for more than 40 years. In addition to the tasty wings, Anchor Bar also serves Italian and American style cuisine. www.anchorbar.com

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery.

This popular restaurant and bar features brick walls, a high-ceilinged dining room and a full menu that includes beer-themed dishes like beer-battered fish and chips, beer-braised pot roast, a brewer's burger, and other tasty treats. www.pearlstreetgrill.com

Kissing Bridge Ski Slopes.

This family friendly ski area features 36 snow-covered slopes on 700 acres, night skiing, two lodges, a ski and snowboard shop, ski rentals, dining, ski and snowboarding lessons, and more. www.kbski.com [Top]

Holiday Valley Resort.

This winter and summer retreat offers 56 ski slopes, four terrain parks, snowboarding and ski school, children’s programs, plus an 18-hole, double black diamond golf course, a swimming pool, a day spa, hiking, mountain biking, shopping, and dining. www.holidayvalley.com

Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Established in 1862, this unique gallery showcases modern and contemporary art with a large collection of art pieces by artists including Gaugin, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, Pollock, and more. www.albrightknox.org

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

Founded in 1894, this beautiful park features a spectacular, tri-dome conservatory, with the plants arranged in a classic Victorian style. The gardens also feature tropical and sub-tropical plants, trees, herbs, orchids, begonias, roses, and much more. www.buffalogardens.com [Top]