In like a lion, out like a lamb? Buffalo’s winter isn’t over yet, which means there’s still time to enjoy some of the best cold-weather activities around! Hurry to check these nine places in Buffalo off your winter checklist before the official start of spring:
- Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza – 20 Fountain Plaza
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza - Facebook Free outdoor ice skating? Yes, please! Rotary Rink is located at Fountain Plaza in the heart of downtown. Whether you grab some cocoa to watch the skaters or hit the ice yourself, this is a great way to spend a winter afternoon!
- Canalside / HARBORCENTER – 100 Washington Street
Canalside Buffalo - Facebook
HARBORCENTER - Facebook Canalside’s ice rinks are officially closed for the winter, but there is still plenty of fun to be had at HARBORCENTER. Check out the indoor rinks and lace up your skates for open ice on Wednesdays.
- Niagara Falls, USA
Diego Torres Silvestre - Flickr Niagara Falls is always impressive, but it’s especially beautiful in the snow. Bundle up and take the trip to experience this natural wonder firsthand before the ice thaws!
- Chestnut Ridge – 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park
Wikimedia Commons Speaking of snow… The next time flurries fall, get to Orchard Park ASAP to experience the toboggan chutes and sledding hills. Even if there’s only a light dusting of the white stuff, there’s still plenty of fun to be had at Chestnut Ridge.
- Eternal Flame Falls – Orchard Park, NY
Kim Carpenter - Flickr If you’re at Chestnut Ridge and feeling adventurous, hit the trail down to the Eternal Flame Falls. While the flame won’t keep you warm on your hike, it’s definitely a sight to see in the winter!
- Holiday Valley – 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville
Holiday Valley Resort - Facebook Ski bunnies, snow boarders, and cross country skiers alike all appreciate Hoilday Valley in Ellicottville for hitting the slopes.
- Kelkenberg Farm – 9270 Wolcott Road, Clarence Center
Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence - Facebook If you’re looking for a great family activity, bundle up the kids and drive out to Kelkenberg Farm in Clarence for sleigh rides and good old fashioned fun on the farm!
- East Aurora Healthy Zone Rink - 41 Riley Street, East Aurora
Healthy Zone Rink - Facebook East Aurora is one of the best small towns to visit in the winter, and the recent addition of the Healthy Zone Rink only adds to the appeal! Wander around town to visit the shops and take a few laps around the covered outdoor skating arena before you head back home.
- Knox Farm – 437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora
Kim Carpenter - Flickr Speaking of East Aurora… Knox Farm is a crowd favorite in Western New York any time of the year, but it’s especially lovely in the winter months. Snowshoe or take a stroll through the paths at Knox Farm and enjoy the winter wonderland that surrounds you!
Where is your favorite place to enjoy the winter weather? (“Inside” doesn’t count!) Share your favorites in the comments.
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza - Facebook
Free outdoor ice skating? Yes, please! Rotary Rink is located at Fountain Plaza in the heart of downtown. Whether you grab some cocoa to watch the skaters or hit the ice yourself, this is a great way to spend a winter afternoon!
Canalside Buffalo - Facebook
HARBORCENTER - Facebook
Canalside’s ice rinks are officially closed for the winter, but there is still plenty of fun to be had at HARBORCENTER. Check out the indoor rinks and lace up your skates for open ice on Wednesdays.
Diego Torres Silvestre - Flickr
Niagara Falls is always impressive, but it’s especially beautiful in the snow. Bundle up and take the trip to experience this natural wonder firsthand before the ice thaws!
Wikimedia Commons
Speaking of snow… The next time flurries fall, get to Orchard Park ASAP to experience the toboggan chutes and sledding hills. Even if there’s only a light dusting of the white stuff, there’s still plenty of fun to be had at Chestnut Ridge.
Kim Carpenter - Flickr
If you’re at Chestnut Ridge and feeling adventurous, hit the trail down to the Eternal Flame Falls. While the flame won’t keep you warm on your hike, it’s definitely a sight to see in the winter!
Holiday Valley Resort - Facebook
Ski bunnies, snow boarders, and cross country skiers alike all appreciate Hoilday Valley in Ellicottville for hitting the slopes.
Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence - Facebook
If you’re looking for a great family activity, bundle up the kids and drive out to Kelkenberg Farm in Clarence for sleigh rides and good old fashioned fun on the farm!
Healthy Zone Rink - Facebook
East Aurora is one of the best small towns to visit in the winter, and the recent addition of the Healthy Zone Rink only adds to the appeal! Wander around town to visit the shops and take a few laps around the covered outdoor skating arena before you head back home.
Speaking of East Aurora… Knox Farm is a crowd favorite in Western New York any time of the year, but it’s especially lovely in the winter months. Snowshoe or take a stroll through the paths at Knox Farm and enjoy the winter wonderland that surrounds you!
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