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Best Day Trips From Buffalo

Plan easy day trips from Buffalo featuring hikes, scenic drives, waterfalls, waterfront stops, and hidden gems.

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Buffalo / Western NY

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Day Trips

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Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER

Lodgingpet-friendly lodgingcomplimentary breakfastaccessible rooms

Buffalo Museum of Science

Indoor Attractionfamily friendlyeducational programsguided tourslocal heritage displays

The Buffalo Zoo

Scenic Views, Overlooks, Walkingfamily friendlyrainy day

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Indoor Attractionfamily friendlyeducational programsguided tourslocal heritage displays

Walden Galleria

Shoppingmallfood courtrainy day

Glen Oak Golf Club

Golfingscenic views

West River Trail

Bikingtrailhead accesspaved pathsforest trailsscenic views

Ellicott Creek Trailway

Bikingtrailhead accesspaved pathsforest trailsscenic views

Amherst Canalway Trail

Bikingtrailhead accesspaved pathsforest trailsscenic views

Delaware Park

Hiking, Walking, Running, Golfing, Scenic Views, Overlooksfamily friendlyno entry feesaffordableforest trails

Fisherman's Landing

Fishing, Kayakingfamily friendly

North Buffalo Rails To Trails

Bikingtrailhead accesspaved pathsforest trailsscenic views

North Buffalo Rails to Trails

Hiking, Walking, Running, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Views, Overlooksforest trailstrail difficulty moderatescenic viewswildlife habitats

Anchor Bar

Restaurantcasual diningfamily friendlyaffordable

Big Ditch Brewing Company

Breweries, Wineries, Distilleriestastingsdate nightlocal favoritesgroup friendly