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Attractions
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER First Black Educational/Cultural Institution in the City of Buffalo. The Center houses African World Studies Archives, the Paul Robeson Theatre and Tas'Hama Children's' Peer Performance Dance Troop. HOURS Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm. Closed holidays. ADDRESS 350 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209-1706 (716) 884-2013 Fax (716) 885-2590
BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY NAVAL AND MILITARY PARK This Buffalo waterfront attraction is the largest inland park of its kind in the nation. All branches of the Armed Forces are represented in the Park's exhibits. Tour the decks and hulls of a guided missile cruiser, destroyer and WWII submarine. Inspect uniforms and memorabilia from the Polish armed Forces in the museum. See planes a tank and more! HOURS: April-Oct.: daily 10:00am-5:00pm; Nov.: Sat.-Sun. 10:00am-4:00pm. Open holidays during season. ADMISSION: $6 adults; $3.50 senior citizens (62+) and children (6-16). Children under five are admitted free. Plenty of free parking. ADDRESS One Naval Park Cove Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 847-1773 Fax (716) 847-6405
CASTELLANI ART MUSEUM OF NIAGARA UNIVERSITY Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 286-8200 Fax (716) 286-8289 A dynamic collection of contemporary art, a permanent folk arts program, and a special multimedia resource room with children's activities. Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm, Sun.1-5pm. Closed university holidays.
TOY TOWN MUSEUM "Toys through the Twentieth Century" 100 years of the actual toys, games, stuffed animals, music and literature enjoyed by generations of children. Includes a Fisher-Price Toy Collection from 1930-1970, highlighting rare and one-of-a-kind toys. HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Closed holidays. ADDRESS 636 Girard Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 687-5151 Fax (716) 687-5098
MARTIN'S FANTASY ISLAND 80 acre theme-park with over 100 rides, shows and attractions including a water park. HOURS: Seasonal: May-Labor Day. May-Mid-June weekends only. Mid-June-Labor Day Open Tues.-Sun. ADDRESS 2400 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-7591 Fax (716) 773-7043
BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS Three historic attractions in one 1900 Tri-Domed Glass Conservatory Victorian Gardens - Olmsteds' South Park. HOURS: Sat. & Sun. 9:00am-5:00pm, Wed. 9:00am-6:00pm, Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri. 9:00am-4:00pm. Open holidays. ADMISSION: Free ADDRESS 2655 South Park Avenue Buffalo, NY 14218-1526 (716) 696-3555 Fax (716) 828-0091
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