Amherst Things to Do

Organized by the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, these customized tours put Buffalo's architectural heritage on display. Tours can be arranged for one, two or more days with accommodations, dining and other activities included. A... more

Once an important military post during the War of 1812, Old Fort Erie today serves as a faithful recreation of those times, complete with guards dressed in period clothing, rooms frozen in time and re-enactments of the battles... more

The Ansley Wilcox family, friends of Theodore, owned this early 19th-century Greek revival mansion. It became the site of Roosevelt's Presidential inauguration in 1901 following the assassination of President William McKinley,... more

This floating hall will take you down the Niagara River and Lake Erie as you eat, drink and party. A terrific concept in boat charters, the elegant yacht features a full-scale, glass enclosed dining room, hardwood furnishings a... more

Located at the tip of Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island, this historic farm house, originally built in 1849 and restored by the Grand Island Historical Society, contains memorabilia from U.S. President Grover Cleveland... more

If you don't mind going a little out of your way, this hot spot east of Buffalo has the best barbecue in Western New York. Be it pulled pork, chicken, ribs, or sausage, it just doesn't get any better than the slow, wood-smoked... more

An old-style lounge, complete with the flickering neon sign, this Elmwood Avenue bar is where lounge lizards gather for 50s-style entertainment as performed by Lance Diamond and his 24-Karat Diamond Band. The show combines the... more

It didn't take long after opening in 1995 for this Allentown restaurant to become a fine-dining mainstay. Run by husband and wife Robert Curreri and Paula Danilowicz, he in the dining room and she in the kitchen, the place has... more

Part of the dining empire run by the Militello family, which includes the Bijou Grille and the Tralfamadore Cafe, this Theater District restaurant offers not only privacy but also one of the best views in the city. The restaura... more

Casting conductors in period clothing, this tour takes you back to the days of the Underground Railroad through passageways, tunnels and cellars. You get a feel for what runaway slaves went through to escape into Canada. The jo... more