
The best outdoor things to do in Buffalo NY are closer than most visitors expect. Inside the city you can walk Frederick Law Olmsted’s Delaware Park, bike the Outer Harbor and the start of the Empire State Trail, look for herons from the boardwalks at Tifft Nature Preserve and paddle a kayak up the Buffalo River under the grain elevators. Within 35 minutes you can hike down into the Niagara Gorge, scramble up a creek to Eternal Flame Falls, or swim at a Lake Erie beach in summer. Winter adds sledding, snowshoeing and the toboggan chutes at Chestnut Ridge.
This guide is for visitors who want to get outside without guessing at trail conditions, seasons or how far things really are. The caveat is that the outdoors here runs on the calendar and the lake: beaches, ferries and rentals are seasonal, some trails are closed for repairs, and Lake Erie weather can turn a pleasant morning into a cold, gusty afternoon. Everything below was checked September 23, 2026 against official sources.
| Place | Cost | Time needed | Best time | Book ahead? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Park | Free | 30 minutes to half a day | Year-round; best in fall | No |
| Outer Harbor and Buffalo Harbor State Park | Free, with free parking | 1 to 3 hours | May to October | No |
| Tifft Nature Preserve | See tifft.org | 1 to 2 hours | Spring and fall migration | No |
| Niagara Gorge trails | Free entry and parking at Whirlpool State Park | 2.5 to 3 hours | Spring to fall | Only for guided walks |
| Eternal Flame Falls | No fee on the county page | About an hour on the trail, plus the drive | Spring and fall | No |
| Woodlawn Beach State Park | $7 per vehicle | Half a day | Swimming June to Labor Day | No |
| Buffalo River kayaking | From $30 for two hours | 2 hours | Summer and early fall | Yes, online |
Where should you start: the parks inside the city?
Start with the parks Olmsted drew. Between 1868 and the 1890s, Olmsted and Calvert Vaux gave Buffalo a connected system of parks joined by broad, tree-lined parkways and traffic circles, and it’s still the green frame of the city: about 850 acres in six major parks (Delaware, Front, Martin Luther King Jr., South, Cazenovia and Riverside), seven parkways and eight circles. All of it is free, and much of it is within a 10-minute drive of downtown. Our guide to Buffalo’s architecture and history explains how the parks shaped the neighborhoods around them.
Delaware Park

Delaware Park is the largest and the one to see if you only have an hour. The southern half is the scenic side: the 1.1-mile loop around Hoyt Lake, the Japanese Garden behind the Buffalo History Museum, the Rose Garden with its 1917 pergola, and the Marcy Casino overlooking the water. The northern half is for playing: an 18-hole golf course, ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and a ring road that fills with runners, walkers and cyclists every morning. The Scajaquada Expressway cuts between the two halves, which is the park’s great scar, so use the paths and bridges rather than trying to cross it on foot.
A good first loop starts at the History Museum, circles Hoyt Lake past the Japanese Garden and the Rose Garden, and takes about 30 minutes at an easy pace. Add the ring road if you want real mileage. The Buffalo Zoo sits on the park’s east edge, open daily from 10am to 5pm, if you’re traveling with kids; our Buffalo with kids guide covers it properly. The Delaware Park walking route in this series turns the park into a full morning, stop by stop. Summer evenings bring Shakespeare in Delaware Park, free plays on the hillside near the Rose Garden; the 2026 season has ended, and the 52nd season is planned for 2027.
Plan it: free; paths open year-round; the Elmwood #20 bus stops at Elmwood and Nottingham; about 10 minutes by car from downtown; allow 30 minutes for the lake loop or a morning for the whole park.
The other Olmsted parks
South Park, in South Buffalo, surrounds the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, whose Victorian glass conservatory is the city’s best bad-weather escape; it’s open daily from 10am to 4pm, and adult tickets cost $19. Front Park, on the bluff above the Niagara River, has the best free view of the Peace Bridge and Canada. Cazenovia Park follows Cazenovia Creek through a quiet residential part of South Buffalo, and Riverside Park is in the far north, near the Niagara River. Martin Luther King Jr. Park on the East Side is home to the Buffalo Museum of Science. None of these needs more than an hour unless you’re walking the parkways between them, which is a fine way to spend a fall afternoon.
What can you do on the waterfront?

Buffalo spent most of the 20th century with its back to the water, and the last 15 years turning around. The payoff for visitors is a lakefront you can walk, bike and picnic on for free. The Outer Harbor, the strip of land between the harbor and Lake Erie south of downtown, has more than 200 acres of green space with trails, the Wilkeson Pointe lawn (with wheelchair-accessible parking), the Independent Health Wellness Trail and the Lakeside Bike Park. Just south, Buffalo Harbor State Park, the first state park inside the city, adds a big marina, a pier, a boardwalk, a playground and free parking. Swimming isn’t allowed there, and the splash pad is closed until Memorial Day weekend 2027.
Canalside, back across the harbor, is free and open daily from dawn to dusk, with free parking at both Canalside and the Outer Harbor. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, the Queen City Bike Ferry makes the 5-to-10-minute hop between Canalside’s Commercial Slip and the Outer Harbor. The fare is small, though the ferry’s pages disagree on whether it’s $1 or $2, so carry both. One closure to know about: Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park, the rebuilt LaSalle Park on the Lower West Side, has been under construction since July 2023, and only the area around the pool and the skate plaza is open. For the full shoreline, from the Naval Park to the lighthouse, see our Buffalo waterfront guide.
Plan it: free; Canalside open dawn to dusk; free parking at Canalside, the Outer Harbor and Buffalo Harbor State Park (1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard); 5 to 10 minutes by car from downtown; bring a windbreaker even in July, because the lake wind is real.
Where are the best nature preserves near downtown?

Tifft Nature Preserve is the best nature walk inside the city limits, and it’s a good story too: a former industrial and dumping ground on the Outer Harbor that was turned into a preserve of cattail marsh, ponds, meadows and woods. Boardwalks and observation docks let you get out over the marsh, where you’ll see herons, turtles and, in spring and fall, a steady stream of migrating birds. It’s flat, quiet and, on a weekday morning, often nearly empty. The cattails turn the marsh gold in October, and in winter the level trails make an easy snowy walk.
Check conditions before you go this fall. Selected trails are closed briefly for resurfacing through early October 2026, though the Accessible Trail stays open. The Education Center is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Our Tifft Nature Preserve trail guide covers the individual loops and what each is best for.
Plan it: 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard; Education Center Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm; some trails closed for resurfacing into early October 2026, with the Accessible Trail open; about 10 minutes by car from downtown; allow one to two hours; details at tifft.org.
Just north, Times Beach Nature Preserve on the Outer Harbor is a smaller patch of wetland and woods with a boardwalk and bird blinds, popular with birders during migration. If you’re spending the afternoon on the Outer Harbor, it’s an easy add.
Which hikes are worth the drive?
Buffalo is flat, and the city’s own trails are walks rather than hikes. For real elevation you drive: north to the Niagara Gorge or south to the creek gorges of the Southtowns. Both are within 35 minutes, and both are better than the flat-country reputation suggests. If you want something gentler, the best easy hikes near Buffalo are covered in their own guide in this series.
Eternal Flame Falls, Chestnut Ridge Park
Eternal Flame Falls is the hike everyone asks about, and it earns it. In a small grotto behind a waterfall, natural gas seeps out of the shale and burns as a flame a few inches high. The falls are in the remote southwest corner of Chestnut Ridge Park, an Erie County park of about 1,151 acres in Orchard Park, in a section called the Shale Creek Preserve. The walk is short but drops steeply into a creek gorge, and the last stretch follows the creek bed itself, so it’s slippery and muddy for much of the year. Wear boots with grip and skip it after heavy rain or once there’s ice.
Two honest warnings. The flame isn’t guaranteed: it goes out from time to time, and the county doesn’t promise it’ll be lit. And the falls themselves can shrink to a trickle in a dry late summer, so spring and fall are the best months. Our Eternal Flame Falls hiking guide covers the route, parking and the conditions in detail.
Plan it: no fee listed on the county’s page; park open 7am to dusk from Labor Day to Memorial Day and 7am to 9pm in summer; 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park; about 25 to 30 minutes by car from downtown; allow an hour or so on the trail. Park details at erie.gov.
The Niagara Gorge trails
Below the falls, the Niagara River runs through a deep gorge lined with trails, and hiking it is one of the best things to do around Niagara Falls that most visitors never try. The two classic routes start north of the falls. The Whirlpool Rapids Adventure Trail, from Whirlpool State Park, is the most challenging: about three hours round trip with some rock scrambling, recommended for experienced hikers aged 8 and older. The Devil’s Hole Rapids and Giant Rock trail, from Devil’s Hole State Park, is more moderate, at about 2.5 hours round trip for hikers 8 and older. Both begin with long, steep stairs down into the gorge, and the rim trail links the two parks along the top if you’d rather stay on level ground.
Know the closures. Trail 5, the lower Whirlpool Rapids Trail south of the Flats, is closed because of fallen rocks and unstable ground. State park educators lead weekly guided walks from Whirlpool to Devil’s Hole in season, which is a good way to learn the gorge’s geology on a first visit. Whirlpool State Park is open year-round from dawn to dusk with free entry and parking; Devil’s Hole has restrooms from mid-April to late October. The Niagara Gorge hikes guide in this series compares the routes side by side, and our guide to Niagara Falls from Buffalo covers the falls themselves.
Plan it: free entry and parking at Whirlpool State Park; open dawn to dusk year-round; about 30 to 35 minutes by car from downtown Buffalo; allow half a day with the drive; check trail status at niagarafallsstatepark.com.
| Hike | Drive from downtown | Time on trail | Difficulty | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Lake loop, Delaware Park | 10 minutes | 30 minutes, 1.1 miles | Easy, paved | Nothing but geese |
| Tifft Nature Preserve loops | 10 minutes | 1 to 2 hours | Easy, flat | Trail resurfacing into early October 2026 |
| Eternal Flame Falls | 25 to 30 minutes | About an hour | Moderate; steep and slippery | Mud, ice and an unlit flame |
| Devil’s Hole Rapids and Giant Rock | 30 to 35 minutes | About 2.5 hours | Moderate; ages 8 and up | Long stairs on the way out |
| Whirlpool Rapids Adventure Trail | 30 to 35 minutes | About 3 hours | Hard; rock scrambling | Trail 5 closure south of the Flats |
Which state and county parks near Buffalo are worth a detour?
Beyond the headline hikes, a ring of state and county parks sits within 40 minutes of downtown, and each does one thing well. None needs a booking, and they’re where locals go on a Saturday when the city parks feel crowded.
Beaver Island State Park
At the southern tip of Grand Island, about 20 minutes from downtown, Beaver Island State Park has a sandy river beach, a marina, an 18-hole golf course and flat trails along the Niagara River. It’s the closest place to the city for a beach-and-picnic day, and in winter the same open ground serves for sledding and cross-country skiing. Check the state parks site for the current swimming season and vehicle fee before you go.
Knox Farm State Park
Knox Farm, in East Aurora about 30 minutes southeast of downtown, is the former country estate of the Knox family: rolling meadows, woods, ponds and old stable buildings, crossed by wide, easy trails that suit walkers, runners and, in winter, cross-country skiers. It pairs naturally with lunch in East Aurora’s village center, and it’s one of the better choices for a relaxed walk with children.
Akron Falls Park
Akron Falls Park, an Erie County park about 35 minutes northeast of downtown, is built around a waterfall on Murder Creek, with paths along the little gorge and a far lower-key feel than Niagara. Like any creek waterfall, it’s fullest in spring and after rain and thin by late summer.
For the big one, Letchworth State Park and its gorge of waterfalls is about an hour and a quarter from Buffalo, which makes it a day trip in its own right rather than an outdoor afternoon.
Where can you swim near Buffalo?

Not downtown. The beaches you can see from the city aren’t swimming beaches, and Buffalo Harbor State Park doesn’t allow it. For a proper swim, drive about 20 minutes south to Woodlawn Beach State Park in Blasdell, which has a one-mile natural sand beach on Lake Erie. In 2026 swimming ran on weekends from late May, then daily from June 7 to Labor Day, 11am to 7pm. The beach itself is open from dawn to dusk all year, which makes it a good sunset walk in the off-season, and a boardwalk loops through the wooded wetlands behind the sand. The vehicle fee is $7, payable by exact change or card. Pets aren’t allowed on the beach, and neither are large speakers.
Farther afield, Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island has a half-mile swimming beach on the Niagara River with its own season, and Evangola State Park south along the lake has a beach too, though its swimming was closed for the 2026 season. On any Lake Erie beach, check for closures after heavy rain, when bacteria counts can shut the water for a day or two. Our guide to Buffalo area beaches where swimming is allowed lists each one with its season and what it’s like.
Plan it: $7 per vehicle; swimming daily June to Labor Day, 11am to 7pm, in 2026 (check 2027 dates at parks.ny.gov); beach open dawn to dusk year-round; 3580 Lakeshore Road, Blasdell; about 20 minutes by car from downtown.
Where can you kayak or paddleboard?
The Buffalo River is the paddle to do. From the Old First Ward you can float downstream to Canalside and the harbor, or head upstream on quieter water past the grain elevators, which look twice as big from a kayak. Elevator Alley Kayak launches from 16 Hamburg Street and rents single kayaks for $30 and tandems for $45 for two hours, booked online; it doesn’t post season dates, so check availability before you plan around it. BFLO Harbor Kayak rents by the hour or half day in the harbor and runs guided waterfront history paddles, and Buffalo RiverWorks rents kayaks and paddleboards through the summer and fall season.
Stay in the river and the protected harbor unless you’re an experienced paddler. Lake Erie is shallow and gets rough fast when the wind picks up, and the Niagara River current below the harbor is strong. Our Buffalo kayaking guide compares the launch spots, from the river to the quieter creeks in the suburbs.
Where can you bike?

Buffalo is a good city for an easy, flat ride, and it’s the starting point of one of the country’s longest multi-use trails. The Empire State Trail begins at Buffalo Harbor State Park, marked by a gateway and backed by free parking, and its 8-mile city section runs on streets through downtown and Canalside and then along the shoulders of Niagara Street. The better riding starts at Hertel Avenue, where the off-road Shoreline Trail follows the Niagara River northeast to the City of Tonawanda, with Canada across the water the whole way. From Gateway Harbor Park in Tonawanda, the Erie Canalway Trail heads east along the canal toward Amherst and Lockport, as far as your legs want to go. Route details are at empiretrail.ny.gov.
Closer in, the Outer Harbor’s paths and the Lakeside Bike Park make a car-free afternoon, especially in summer, when the bike ferry links them to Canalside. Reddy Bikeshare runs from April through October with bikes available around the clock, at $3 to unlock plus 10 cents a minute. Our guide to Buffalo bike trails for visitors covers routes by length and where to rent.
Where is the best birdwatching?
Buffalo is better known to birders than to most travelers. The Niagara River corridor is recognized as a globally important bird area, famous for the gulls that gather on the river in late fall and early winter, when patient birders can pick out a dozen or more species in a day. Tifft and Times Beach on the Outer Harbor are the in-town spots for migrating songbirds, herons and waterfowl in spring and fall, and the breakwalls and piers of the harbor are worth scanning in winter. The birdwatching guide in this series names the spots and the best months for each.
Is Buffalo good for fishing?
Very, and it’s one of the least publicized reasons to come. The upper Niagara River and the Buffalo harbor hold smallmouth bass, walleye, perch and muskellunge, and the lower Niagara below the falls draws steelhead and trout from fall into spring. Shore anglers line the breakwalls, piers and riverside parks on summer evenings. Anyone 16 or older needs a New York fishing license, which you can buy online from the state before your trip, and charter captains run guided trips on the lake and river if you’d rather not bring your own gear.
Can you bring a dog?
Often, but check the rules for each place. Leashed dogs are a common sight in the Olmsted parks, but state park beaches are stricter: Woodlawn doesn’t allow pets on the beach. Muddy creek hikes like Eternal Flame are hard on paws and on car seats. The dog-friendly hikes guide in this series lists the trails where dogs are welcome and what each requires.
What’s the best season for the outdoors in Buffalo?

Every season works, but they work differently. Late spring is waterfall season: creeks run high, migration peaks at Tifft, and the restrooms at Devil’s Hole reopen in mid-April. Summer is for the water, with beaches open daily from early June to Labor Day, the bike ferry running and kayak rentals busy. It’s also the one season when the lake breeze feels like a gift rather than a punishment.
Fall is the best all-rounder. From late September through October, the Olmsted parks, the gorge and the Southtowns hills turn red and gold, the air is cool enough for long hikes, and the bugs are gone. The fall foliage hikes guide in this series picks the best walks for color, and our Buffalo fall guide covers the rest of the season.
Winter is not a write-off. Chestnut Ridge Park turns into the local snow playground, with sledding, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, and its famous toboggan chutes; the county has offered a limited number of toboggans free on a first-come, first-served basis. Delaware Park’s ring road and the Outer Harbor paths make good snowshoe or brisk-walk routes after a storm. The Chestnut Ridge winter activities guide in this series covers the chutes and the rules. Just remember that Lake Erie weather cuts both ways: when the wind comes off the lake, 30 degrees feels like 15.
Which outdoor spots work for wheelchairs and strollers?
More than you’d guess, because so much of Buffalo’s outdoors is flat and paved. The Hoyt Lake loop in Delaware Park, the paths at Canalside and on the Outer Harbor, and the off-road Shoreline Trail along the Niagara River are smooth and level. Wilkeson Pointe on the Outer Harbor has wheelchair-accessible parking, and Tifft Nature Preserve keeps its Accessible Trail open even while other trails are being resurfaced. The Botanical Gardens’ conservatory is an easy indoor fallback on a raw day.
The gorge trails are the opposite. Both Niagara Gorge routes start with long stairs, and Eternal Flame Falls involves a steep, slippery descent and a creek bed, so neither works for wheelchairs, strollers or anyone unsteady on their feet. At the gorge, the rim trail and the overlooks at Whirlpool State Park give you the view without the stairs.
How do you reach the trails without a car?
Inside the city you can manage without one. Delaware Park is on the Elmwood #20 bus line, and Metro Rail runs up Main Street. Canalside is downtown, and in summer the bike ferry gets you to the Outer Harbor. Reddy Bikeshare fills the gaps from April to October. Everything outside the city, including Eternal Flame Falls, the Niagara Gorge trails and the Southtowns beaches, realistically needs a car, and so does Tifft if you’re short on time. Our Buffalo travel guide covers getting to Buffalo and around it.
| Destination | By car from downtown | Without a car |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Park | 10 minutes | Elmwood #20 bus or a bikeshare ride |
| Canalside and the Outer Harbor | 5 to 10 minutes | Walk to Canalside; bike ferry in summer |
| Tifft Nature Preserve | 10 minutes | Rideshare, or bike via the Outer Harbor |
| Woodlawn Beach | About 20 minutes | Not practical |
| Eternal Flame Falls | 25 to 30 minutes | Not practical |
| Niagara Gorge trails | 30 to 35 minutes | Not practical for a day hike |
How would you plan an outdoor day?
For an easy city day, walk the Hoyt Lake loop and the Japanese Garden in the morning, have lunch on Elmwood Avenue, and spend the afternoon on the Outer Harbor, adding Tifft’s boardwalks or a Buffalo River paddle if the wind is down. Finish with the sunset from Wilkeson Pointe or Buffalo Harbor State Park, which both look west over the lake.
For a hiking day to the north, drive to Whirlpool State Park for a morning in the gorge, eat in Lewiston or Niagara Falls, and walk the falls themselves in the late afternoon, when it’s usually quieter. For a day to the south, hike Eternal Flame in the morning, then have lunch in East Aurora and walk Knox Farm in the afternoon; in summer, trade the hike for Woodlawn Beach. For more ways to string days together, see our Buffalo itineraries.
What should you pack and know?
Dress for the lake, not the forecast. A windproof layer earns its space in your bag in every season, and the waterfront is often noticeably cooler than the neighborhoods a mile inland. For the gorge and Eternal Flame, wear boots with real grip, carry water and plan to be out before dusk, since both parks close at dark. Ticks are present in the tall grass and woods around Buffalo from spring to fall, so check yourself after a hike.
Budget small, too. City parks, Canalside and the Niagara Gorge trails are free, and the costs that do come up are modest: $7 to park at Woodlawn, a couple of dollars for the bike ferry, $30 for a kayak. If you’re mixing the outdoors with the rest of the city, our complete list of things to do in Buffalo has the indoor backups for the day the lake wins.
Outdoor Things to Do in Buffalo FAQ
What is the best outdoor thing to do in Buffalo?
For a short visit, walk the Hoyt Lake loop in Delaware Park and spend an afternoon on the Outer Harbor, both free and close to downtown. With a car and half a day, hike the Niagara Gorge trails north of the falls or the creek trail to Eternal Flame Falls in Chestnut Ridge Park. In summer, add a kayak trip on the Buffalo River.
Can you swim in Lake Erie at Buffalo?
Not at the downtown waterfront. Buffalo Harbor State Park doesn’t allow swimming, and the beaches visible from the city aren’t swimming beaches. Woodlawn Beach State Park, about 20 minutes south in Blasdell, has supervised swimming daily from early June to Labor Day, with a $7 vehicle fee. Check for closures after heavy rain.
Is the flame at Eternal Flame Falls always lit?
No. The flame burns on natural gas seeping from the shale, but it goes out from time to time, and Erie County doesn’t promise it’ll be burning. Hikers often relight it. The waterfall can also shrink to a trickle in a dry late summer, so spring and fall give you the best odds of a full falls and a visible flame.
How far are the Niagara Gorge trails from Buffalo?
About 30 to 35 minutes by car from downtown Buffalo to Whirlpool State Park, which has free entry and parking and is open year-round from dawn to dusk. The Devil’s Hole trail takes about 2.5 hours round trip and the harder Whirlpool Rapids trail about three hours, so give it half a day with the drive.
Are Buffalo’s parks free?
Yes. The Olmsted parks, Canalside, the Outer Harbor, Buffalo Harbor State Park and the Niagara Gorge trails at Whirlpool State Park are all free, most with free parking. The exceptions are attractions inside the parks, such as the zoo and the Botanical Gardens, and state beach parks like Woodlawn, which charges $7 per vehicle.
Where is the best fall foliage near Buffalo?
Close in, the Olmsted parks and parkways, Delaware Park above all, usually peak in mid to late October. For bigger color, drive to the Niagara Gorge, Chestnut Ridge Park or Knox Farm, all within about 35 minutes, or give Letchworth State Park a full day. Peak timing shifts with the weather, so check a foliage report the week you go.
What can you do outdoors in Buffalo in winter?
Plenty, if you dress for it. Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park has sledding, toboggan chutes, snowshoeing and cross-country and downhill skiing. Delaware Park and the Outer Harbor make good snowy walks, and Whirlpool State Park stays open year-round. Keep gorge hikes to dry, ice-free days, and expect the lake wind to make it feel colder than the thermometer says.
Related Buffalo Guides
- Buffalo NY Waterfront Guide
- Day Trips from Buffalo NY
- Buffalo NY Fall Things to Do
- Buffalo NY Summer Things to Do
- Things to Do in Buffalo NY with Kids
- Things to Do in Buffalo NY
Sources and How We Checked
Hours, prices, routes and other details in this guide were checked on September 23, 2026 against the official sources below. The guide is compiled from those operators and agencies rather than from other travel lists, and it doesn’t describe first-hand visits. Details change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the operator before you go.
- Beaver Island State Park: parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/beaver-island-state-park
- Evangola State Park: parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/evangola-state-park
- Buffalo Olmsted Park System: bfloparks.org/about/faq
- Delaware Park: bfloparks.org/parks/delaware-park
- Shakespeare in Delaware Park: shakespeareindelawarepark.org
- Buffalo Zoo: buffalozoo.org/tickets
- The Buffalo History Museum: buffalohistory.org/visit-us
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: buffalogardens.com/plan-your-visit
- Buffalo waterfront: buffalowaterfront.com/destination-guide
- Buffalo Harbor State Park: parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/buffalo-harbor-state-park
- Canalside: buffalowaterfront.com
- Queen City Bike Ferry: buffalowaterfront.com/activities/ferry-boat
- Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park: rwparkbuffalo.org
- Ralph Wilson Park: rwparkbuffalo.org
- Tifft Nature Preserve: tifft.org
- Chestnut Ridge Park: www3.erie.gov/parks/chestnut-ridge
- Niagara Gorge trails: niagarafallsstatepark.com/attractions/hiking-trails
- Whirlpool State Park: parks.ny.gov/parks/whirlpool
- Woodlawn Beach State Park: parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/woodlawn-beach-state-park
- Elevator Alley Kayak: elevatoralleykayak.com/rentals, elevatoralleykayak.com
- BFLO Harbor Kayak: bfloharborkayak.com
- Buffalo RiverWorks: buffaloriverworks.com/things-to-do/summer-fall/watersports
- Empire State Trail: empiretrail.ny.gov/buffalo-rochester/city-buffalo
- Shoreline Trail: empiretrail.ny.gov/buffalo-rochester/buffalo-tonawanda
- Reddy Bikeshare: reddybikeshare.socialbicycles.com
Buffalo Tourism Guide is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with Visit Buffalo Niagara, the City of Buffalo or any attraction listed here, and no one paid to be included.
Photo Credits
- Eternal Flame Falls: photo by Mpmajewski, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Delaware Park in fall: photo by Reading Tom from Reading, UK, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- Buffalo Outer Harbor: photo by Andre Carrotflower, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Tifft Nature Preserve: photo by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Northeast Region, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- Woodlawn Beach State Park: photo by Andre Carrotflower, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Buffalo Harbor State Park: photo by Michael Barera, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Hoyt Lake in snow: photo by Andre Carrotflower, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)