You Must Visit These 11 Awesome Places In Buffalo This Winter

Winter is a wonderful time to be in Buffalo. The streets are aglow with twinkle lights, the buildings look beautiful under a dusting of snow, and there are plenty of cozy activities to enjoy. It can, however, cause the urge to hibernate indoors a bit too often. If you're looking for ways to fight cabin fever, you must visit these 11 awesome places in Buffalo this winter.

1. Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights at the Erie County Fairgrounds is the best winter lights display near Buffalo. We highly recommend you carve out some time in your busy holiday calendar to check it out for yourself!

2. Tifft Nature Preserve

We love Tifft Nature Preserve year-round, and it's especially beautiful under a layer of snow. Rent a pair of snowshoes or brave the elements for a winter hike. We promise you won't regret it!

3. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza

There's nothing better than this ice skating rink. Rotary Rink has everything necessary to love Buffalo this winter!

4. Chestnut Ridge Park

You haven't lived until you've experienced this Buffalo area park in the wintertime. Chestnut Ridge features toboggan and sledding hills, hiking, hot cocoa, and more for a full day of family fun!

5. Canalside

If you're looking for an entertaining day in Buffalo this winter, head to Canalside! Learn the sport of curling, go ice skating, get great views of the waterfront, and so much more.

6. Tipico Coffee

Warm up after a day in the elements near the fireplace at Tipico Coffee. Grab yourself a hot beverage, sit back, and enjoy the ambiance!

7. Niagara Falls, USA

Niagara Falls is worthy of a trip year-round, but it's especially magnificent in the winter. Bonus: if you time your trip right, you just might catch an epic fireworks display!

8. Any restaurant with a fireplace

Get out of the house on a date night at one of Buffalo's several restaurants with indoor fireplaces. Because sometimes you just don't want to cook dinner. (And by sometimes, we basically mean all the time.)

9. Forest Lawn Cemetery

Forest Lawn Cemetery is one of the best places in Buffalo to enjoy a winter walk. The scenery is peaceful and calm — perfect to enjoy the season.

10. The Place

If you're in the mood for good comfort food, this is "The Place" to be. Pro tip: order a Tom and Jerry cocktail for the ultimate warm-up.

11. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Let's face it. It's not hard to get tired of the chill in the air. If you're feeling over the weather in Buffalo this winter, get indoors and enjoy a tropical temperature at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

What are you looking forward to enjoying in Buffalo this winter? Share your favorite cold-weather activities with us in the comments below!