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Buffalo Zoo
davecallahan
  • Updated By davecallahan on May 16, 2007
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    by davecallahan
    We first went to this zoo in 1964 and enjoyed it then; it had just been completely remodeled and was using the "new" method of displaying animals in natural surroundings. We took the kids in the 1980s and it was still a good zoo with additions to the Ape House and the Children's Zoo section but overall there were fewer animals than I remembered from our earlier visit. We went again in 2001 with the grandchildren and I am glad to say that it is once again a zoo to be proud of. Besides the animals themselves, now themes have been added to show how the animals and the environment interact and how man can effect both for either good or bad.

    There are 1000 individual animals in 25 acres of land. The confinement of the animals mostly is not the sterile "cage" environment of old fashined zoos but is the flora and atmosphere of natural settings in which the animals can be maintained in relative comfort and less stress.
    Besides the animal exhibits, special events are scheduled to educate and entertain.
    There is a fine gift shop where souveniers can be purchased.

    Admission is under $10 plus a parking fee.
    The few rides in the park cost $1 each.
    Strollers can be rented and handicap access is provided at the restrooms and throughout much of the park.

  • Address: 300 Parkside Avenue
  • Website: http://www.buffalozoo.org/visit.html
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    Liberty building
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  • By Wolverine_13 on January 3, 2004
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    Liberty building
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    You cann see the mini- version of the statue of liberty on the top of this building

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    Short Drive: Six Flags Darien Lake
    Herkbert
  • By Herkbert on July 13, 2008
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  • Mind Eraser at Six Flags Darien lake - Buffalo
    Mind Eraser at Six Flags
    Darien lake
    by Herkbert
    if you enjoy amusement parks, Six Flags Darien Lake is right up your alley. The park has great thrill rides including the highly touted Mind Eraser Roller Coaster. There are rides for kids of all ages, plus a water park for those hot summer days. Besides all the rides, you can often find concerts going on in the amphitheater.

    There are facilities to camp next to the park as well as reasonably priced lodging.

    Daily admission tickets will cost about $30 per person. There are discounts for kids under 48" tall as well as senior citizens.

  • Directions: Exit 48A off NYS Thruway (I-90) and south six miles on Route 77.
  • Website: http://www.godarienlake.com/
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    Cruise on the Miss Buffalo
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  • Updated By Herkbert on July 13, 2008
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  • Miss Buffalo ready to sail - Buffalo
    Miss Buffalo ready to sail
    by Herkbert, 1 more photos
    The Miss Buffalo is a boat cruise along the Buffalo harbor and waterfront. Leaving from the Buffalo Harbor, it typically travels down the Niagara River and then back up through the Black Rock canal and locks. Along the way you can see some great sites in the city or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

    It's a great way t spend a couple hours and get to see a different side of Buffalo.

  • Address: 79 Marine Drive Buffalo, NY 14202
  • Phone: 716.856.6696
  • Directions: Located at the Erie Basin Marina, at the foot of Erie St. in Downtown Buffalo
  • Website: http://www.missbuffalo.com/
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    Goin' Crazy?!?!?!
    jjunt0522
  • By jjunt0522 on May 24, 2008
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  • The Buffalo Assylum - Buffalo
    The Buffalo Assylum
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    You can't go in but you can see the former insane asylum. When you see it, you have a somewhat eerie feeling. It reminds me of some kind of horror film, or something. The building is worth seeing, though. The architecture is beautiful. It was built in 1870

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  • Address: 400 Forest Ave., Buffalo, NY
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    Japanese Garden
    Rabbityama
  • By Rabbityama on August 14, 2006
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    Behind the Buffalo History Museum is a small lake. Around the lake is a path, which will take you to the Japanese garden. Although it is called a garden, the Japanese garden is actually composed of three small islands in the lake, near the shore, which have trees and stones in typical Japanese-style shapes and figures. It is a nice sight, if you want to sit and relax, but you cannot walk through the garden and it is too small to tour. It is free to view the garden and sit by the lake. Many couples like to come here to spend time together overlooking the garden. If you tour the History Museum, you may want to go see the Japanese garden, however, because it is so small, I would not recommend coming only to see this garden.

  • Directions: Behind the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Building (the History Museum) on Elmwood Avenue.
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    Enjoy the waterfront
    Herkbert
  • By Herkbert on August 26, 2008
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  • Windmill farm along the lake - Buffalo
    Windmill farm along the lake
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    Buffalo's waterfront has a little bit of everything. There are beaches, boat launches, restaurants, windmills and sunsets to die for. Whatever your choice, you can find it. Our waterfront is made up of the Lake Erie Shoreline and the Niagara River.

    Take a drive or take a stroll, but don't miss the beauty and allure of the water.

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    Enjoy the varied architecture
    Herkbert
  • By Herkbert on August 10, 2008
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    Buffalo's City hall
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    If you enjoy different architectural styles, Buffalo is a town you need to drive through. From the art deco city hall to the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Martin House, there's something for everyone. During its heyday, the mansions along Deleware Ave were known as "Millionaire's Row".

    Take a ride and enjoy the views.

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    Buffalo Sabres
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  • By jjunt0522 on May 24, 2008
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  • HSBC Arena - Buffalo
    HSBC Arena
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    If you're into hockey, check out a Sabres game. You won't be disappointed!

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    Buffalo Naval Park
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  • By Herkbert on July 13, 2008
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    USS Little Rock
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    The Buffalo Naval Park is a tribute museum which contains three US Naval vessels - Uss The Sullivans, USS Croaker and the USS Little Rock. Visitors can walk on board the ships to see what life on these ships was like.

    For those of you interested in naval history, the park is well worth a visit. The stories behind these three ships is fascinating and leaves you with a sense of pride.

    The park is open daily from April - November and closed between December and March.

  • Directions: Located at the foot of Pearl and Main streets, across from HSBC Arena.
  • Website: http://www.buffalonavalpark.org/index.html
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