stinky finger Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 In the fall, many apple orchards have family fun days with petting zoos and stuff. 693793[/snapback] They've incorporated heavy petting for the older crowd. You and the wife should enjoy such sport. PTR is correct in his assessment of the Canadian side of the falls. However, the barrell rentals are cheaper on the American side. If you time it just right, you can cannonball the Maid-o-the-Mist with tsunami like force. Have a day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Also - the Darwin Martin House is worth a look. It's a seminal Frank Lloyd-Wright building... Can be found on the north edge of Delaware Park. 693733[/snapback] I always advise taking some magic mushrooms before visiting the Darwin Martin House. Seeing as how you are bringing the kids, you may want too skip the mushroom part...but, that's your call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills/Sabresfan Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 That's the spirit! 694078[/snapback] Take the family to Rick's Tallyhoes and then down the picturesque Genesee Street. There is a lovely Mcdonalds at Genesee and Bailey. Friday night is half off a round of bullets night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Take the family to Rick's Tallyhoes and then down the picturesque Genesee Street. There is a lovely Mcdonalds at Genesee and Bailey. Friday night is half off a round of bullets night. 694138[/snapback] Speaking of Rick's Tally-Ho, Salvatore's Italian Gardens are just around the corner. If you love crushed red velvet and pissing cherubs with your Fettucini Alfredo, the family will love it! Did I mention the velvet? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Four miles from the Perry Entrance to Letchworth: The Charcoal Corral and Silver Lake Twin Drive-In When I was a kid we used to sneak in there! 693707[/snapback] wow...very nice....I taught the owners children when I taught at Perry....very ironic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 wow...very nice....I taught the owners children when I taught at Perry....very ironic 694403[/snapback] Did you teach Jake's kids or his son Rick's kids? I graduated from Perry HS in 1971 and knew Rick and his sister Ann. Did you teach me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 other possibilities, per buffalo.com: Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 716-882-8700 Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214 716-837-3900 The Buffalo Zoological Gardens is the third oldest institution of its kind in the United States. Martin's Fantasy Island 2400 Grand Island Blvd Grand Island, NY 14072 716-662-5660 Experience over 100 rides, shows and attractions in a clean, park like setting Old Fort Niagara Youngstown, NY 14174 716-745-7611 The site of historic battles and sieges, trading and conquest, Old Fort Niagara is an exciting place where the past lives on! Seneca Allegany Casino 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd Salamanca, NY 14779 877-553-9500 A real casino for real players Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel 310 Fourth Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-278-3587 If you love slot machines, you'll love Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel 693830[/snapback] Yeah, but don't rides always fall apart at Fantasy Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Yeah, but don't rides always fall apart at Fantasy Island? 694558[/snapback] not to my knowledge New owners the last 2-3 years; really "kid friendly" if You have youngsters Darien Lake is nice also, especially the water parks. Around 10 or so rides for little kids, with many more for the "12" plus kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 There's the Science Museum as mentioned in a previous post - but I'm not sure how that neighborhood is, these days. "Don't have to be concerned too much about the neighborhood. The Science Museum is right off the expressway (Rt#33), use the Best Street exit. The parking lot is enclosed for visitors. Very interesting and highly recommended." Have a chocolate soda at Parkside Candies! And Ted's hot dogs Both are good bets!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 This thread should be pinned. Lots of great ideas. I'm partial to Niagara on the Lake and the great restaurants run by some of the wineries. Great bed and breakfasts, bicycle trails...but a little tame for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 This thread should be pinned. Lots of great ideas. I'm partial to Niagara on the Lake and the great restaurants run by some of the wineries. Great bed and breakfasts, bicycle trails...but a little tame for the kids. 694581[/snapback] I agree Niagara-on the Lake is better suited for adults. On the drive up however there is the Butterfly Museum which kids love ( and adults also) and interesting for all ages is the Floral Clock. If you go check out the back to see the workings of the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 There's the Science Museum as mentioned in a previous post - but I'm not sure how that neighborhood is, these days. "Don't have to be concerned too much about the neighborhood. The Science Museum is right off the expressway (Rt#33), use the Best Street exit. The parking lot is enclosed for visitors. Very interesting and highly recommended." 694578[/snapback] Thanks for that info! I'd offer the same for any visitors to the Cincinnati Zoo - use their fenced-off visitor lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I second the part about Niagara-on-the-lake. It's a bit of a drive from Buffalo (35-40mins) but it's like visiting jolly old England. Very quaint, very british. Wife would like it more than the kids. There are some top-notch golf courses around there too. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 This thread should be pinned. Lots of great ideas. I'm partial to Niagara on the Lake and the great restaurants run by some of the wineries. Great bed and breakfasts, bicycle trails...but a little tame for the kids. 694581[/snapback] There is a ton of things for kids to do at the Canadian side of the falls, and several attractions between the Falls and Niagara on the Lake. Start at the falls, then do Niagara on the Lake (lunch is the same food - just cheaper anyway), and IF THEY HAVE BEEN GOOD, catch more fun stuff on your way back to your hotel on Lundy's Lane and see the Horseshoe Falls lit up at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 On the US side, Old Fort Niagara, and the Robt. Moses power vista are nice. I've no idea if the Maid of the Mist runs that late in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I'll be making at least one and maybe two trips up this fall to see the Bills play. Gonna bring the wife and kids (ages 10 and 8). Just wondering if you would fill me in on other things to see while in the area. Niagra Falls is definitely on the agenda and the Anchor Bar. But what else is there to do with the family? Thanks guys and gals. 693688[/snapback] I've came over from Oz and did the tour: Old Fort Niagra: If you're into historical things. An old fort, obviously. Interesting histroy. Used in war. Restored. They have tours, fire muskets etc. There's also an "old" fort on the opposite side- this was smashed and was rebuilt over the original ruins. Letchfield Nat. Park: If you're into nature, waterfalls and scenery. Some great pics taken. Pretty. Glad I went. Naval Museum: I'm a junky for museums of war. For the first time saw Japanese "invasion" currency for Australia. Some interesting ships. Tours. Tanks etc. Nightlife: how old are the kids again? Okay, that's a no then. 6 Flags: theme parks are well, theme parks. cheers M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in SC Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Take the family to Rick's Tallyhoes and then down the picturesque Genesee Street. There is a lovely Mcdonalds at Genesee and Bailey. Friday night is half off a round of bullets night. 694138[/snapback] Hey, my father and I were born in a house (2123 Bailey) at Genesee and Bailey (many years ago). It's hard to believe that it was once a nice peaceful German neighborhood with many local merchants. Now, you'd be lucky to get out alive on a Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 damn, you're making me homesick. My kids would love all this stuff. 693796[/snapback] When we came back last year, Old Fort Niagara was a huge hit. We loved it. It gave the kids some visuals that life was not always Nintendo's and DVD'd and PC games... Also enjoyed walking through the woods at Iroquois Wildlife Preserve. The Swallow Hallow trail should be open by now. It was closed last year for repairs...My kids are city kids, raised in the desert, and no idea what a walk through the woods in the fall meant. They collected some maple leafs, some acorns, and some chestnuts... And on a slightly different note, the cemetary in Albion is absolutely beautiful place to visit. There is tower to climb that has been restored. definetly gave the family a sense of history. Some graves as far back as mid 1800's (there may have been older ones, but we didnt walk around alot, just by the tower...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Letchfield Nat. Park: If you're into nature, waterfalls and scenery. Some great pics taken. Pretty. Glad I went. Do You mean Letchworth State Park? How much is a Letchworth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Whatever. You all think you know the area but not one of you-- NOT ONE! Has mentioned seeing the statue of Nikola Tesla in the State Park next to the Niagara Falls. DONT ANY OF YOU CARE ABOUT THE GREATEST MIND OF THE EARLY 1900's?! and, hey, all you Thomas Edison lovers can bite me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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