Ready or not, it's time for a road trip! Just over an hour away from Buffalo, we've managed to find your next family-friendly trip to take. Another fantastic way to spend the day indoors when you're dealing with a rainy afternoon, all it takes is a quick drive from the Queen City to go from being in your hometown to feeling like you've walked straight into the rain forest. Surrounding you with all sorts of magical surprises, keep reading to see why you'll want to visit this amazing butterfly garden in Western New York.

As residents of Western New York, you're most likely already familiar with The Strong Museum — an attraction that's become one of the best in the country.

Did you realize though that the museum also has its own butterfly garden? The butterfly-shaped building you see before you is the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden.

Transporting you to a gorgeous sea of green, the tropical garden is something that visitors of all ages come to enjoy.

As you walk through the forest, you'll have the opportunity to spot all sorts of wildlife, plants, and flowers.

Showcasing both tropical and native butterflies, you'll be amazed by all that you see here.

Some butterflies may be hiding away in discrete locations while others will be feasting in plain sight on the vast array of fruits they out on display

Open every day of the week, you'll have plenty of chances to plan a day trip or weekend away to the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden this year.

With so much to see inside this one building, you won't want to miss out on checking out things like the Chrysalis Case where you can watch butterflies emerge.

Did we also mention that aside from things like small birds, koi fish, and turtles, that the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden also has residents like Socrates the Toucan and Watson the Chameleon? So cute!

If you've never taken the entire family on an adventure like this, then now's the time to start planning the drive out to the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden at The Strong Museum.

To find out more about the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, click here.

Address: 1 Manhattan Square Drive, Rochester, NY 14607

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