Grand Island Things to Do

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Blagartist said

… into Canada. Met our first unfriendly person at the border. Niagara Falls on the American side were… continue reading »

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

It all began 12,000 years ago when a huge trench was carved to create Niagara Falls-spectacular natural wonder. At the time, the Falls were about 7 miles down river in the Lewiston-Queenston area. In their present position, the... 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

Rising high and with six-channel surround sound, the 70-mm screen at this adventure park allows you to experience thrills without any of the danger. The Dome features motorcycle, snowmobile, white water raft, airplane, and tank... 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

Located in an 1890s tri-domed Victorian glass conservatory on the grounds of South Park and created by NY Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmsted, these gardens feature exotic flowers and plants from around the world. The g... more

If the thunder of the Falls isn't enough to stir the soul, then this display of lighting legerdemain should definitely do the trick. Operating on the auspices of the Niagara Parks Commission, the nightly illumination features 2... more

Close to Lockport's historic Erie Canal district, this museum, a complex of historic buildings, features a comprehensive history of the region over the last two centuries. By constantly updating displays and tours, the museum i... more

This troupe may consist of amateurs, but they have won the hearts of Lockportians and visitors who are lucky enough to see them perform. Operating out of the Taylor Theater on the Kenan Center grounds, this troupe offers a wide... more