9 Unforgettable Places In Buffalo That Everyone Must Visit This Winter
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Samantha Gill
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In like a lion, out like a lamb? Buffalo’s winter can be unpredictable, but there is always time to enjoy some of the best cold-weather activities around! Check these nine places in Buffalo off your winter checklist because there are always fun things to do in Buffalo in winter no matter what the weather does.
1. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, 20 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Free outdoor ice skating? Yes, please! The Rotary Rink is located at Fountain Plaza in the heart of downtown. Whether you grab some cocoa to watch the skaters or hit the ice yourself, this is a great way to spend a winter afternoon!
Another fun event at Fountain Plaza's Rotary Rink is the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony - check it out in this video from WGRZ-TV:
Another fun event at Fountain Plaza's Rotary Rink is the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony - check it out in this video from WGRZ-TV:
2. Canalside / HARBORCENTER
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Canalside, 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA
Canalside's 33,000-square-foot ice rink is pretty impressive. And there is plenty of fun to be had at HARBORCENTER, too. Check out the indoor and outdoor rinks and lace up your skates for open ice time.
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3. Niagara Falls, USA
Niagara Falls, NY, USA
Niagara Falls is always impressive, but it's especially beautiful in the snow. Bundle up and take the trip to experience this natural wonder firsthand before the ice thaws!
4. Chestnut Ridge, Orchard Park
Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY, USA
Speaking of snow... The next time flurries fall, get to Orchard Park ASAP to experience the toboggan chutes and sledding hills. Even if there's only a light dusting of the white stuff, there's still plenty of fun to be had at Chestnut Ridge.
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5. Eternal Flame Falls, Orchard Park
Eternal Flame Falls, Eternal Flame Hiking Trail, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA
If you're at Chestnut Ridge and feeling adventurous, hit the trail down to the Eternal Flame Falls. While the flame won't keep you warm on your hike, it's a sight to see in the winter!
Explore the fascinating Eternal Flame Falls in winter in this video from Outside Chronicles:
Explore the fascinating Eternal Flame Falls in winter in this video from Outside Chronicles:
6. Holiday Valley, Ellicottville
Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, NY 14731, USA
Ski bunnies, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers alike all appreciate Holiday Valley in Ellicottville for hitting the slopes.
7. Kelkenberg Farm, Clarence Center
Kelkenberg Farm, 9270 Wolcott Rd, Clarence Center, NY 14032, USA
If you're looking for a great family activity, bundle up the kids and drive out to Kelkenberg Farm in Clarence for sleigh rides and good old-fashioned fun on the farm!
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8. East Aurora Healthy Zone Rink
The Healthy Zone Rink, 41 Riley St, East Aurora, NY 14052, USA
East Aurora is one of the best small towns to visit in the winter, and the recent addition of the Healthy Zone Rink only adds to the appeal! Wander around town to visit the shops and take a few laps around the covered outdoor skating arena before you head back home.
9. Knox Farm, East Aurora
Knox Farm State Park, 437 Buffalo Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052, USA
Speaking of East Aurora... Knox Farm is a crowd favorite in Western New York any time of the year, but it's especially lovely in the winter months. Snowshoe or take a stroll through the paths at Knox Farm and enjoy the winter wonderland that surrounds you!
Check out Knox Farm State Park in this video from The BeachStar Experience:
Check out Knox Farm State Park in this video from The BeachStar Experience:
Where is your favorite place to enjoy the winter weather? (“Inside” doesn’t count!) Share your favorite things to do in Buffalo in winter in the comments.
Then, check out these winter weather getaways in New York that will warm you up when cabin fever gets the best of you.
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Just because the weather outside can be frightful, it doesn't mean you have to hibernate. Here are some fun things to do near Buffalo, NY in winter:
- Larkinville Ice Festival: Head to Larkin Square in Buffalo for a fun and festive winter event. Who says winter in New York has to be dull and cold? Well, the cold part stands true, but with this fun event at least you can enjoy the cold with activities for all ages like yoga in the snow sessions, a fun sledding hill, horse-drawn carriage rides, and of course, warming up with free hot cocoa. For the grown-ups, we can enjoy an outdoor bar and maybe even some shopping at the outdoor market.
- Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: Even in the winter, this gorgeous botanical garden is warm and toasty. It is even more so when Dazzling Lights comes to town in January. Imagine the beautiful gardens lit up with unique light displays and mood-setting colors. The already amazing botanical gardens come to life during this fun winter event.
- Explore a charming small town: There are plenty of fun small towns near Buffalo that have winter activities, festivals, and fun things to do. Mayville has a Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival. Orchard Park has the lovely Chestnut Hill Guest House for a weekend getaway. And Ellicottville has the super fun Holiday Valley Resort where you can go snow tubing or skiing. Check out any of these small towns and many more for interesting winter day trips from Buffalo, NY.
If you are a history buff, you can try our historical site road trip near Buffalo for several interesting destinations that shaped the city of Buffalo. Hop in an RV from RVShare so you can bring the whole family in comfort.