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Sports & Recreation in Niagara-Western NY
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> 1st Choice Fishing Charters
444 Harper Drive, Lewiston, NY 14092
1st Choice Fishing Charters offers a safe and fun fishing charter experience for all ages and experience on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, or Niagara River areas.
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> AA Royal Motel & Campground
3333 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Surrounded by trees and nature and only minutes from the exciting Niagara Falls, this family-owned motel and campground offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
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> Adventure Bound Camping Resort - Four Wind
7350 Tenefly Road, Portageville, NY 14536
This 153-acre New York campground at Four Winds is just a few miles from Letchworth State Park offering tent, RV, seasonal sites and rental cabins and RVs.
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> Beaver Island State Park in Winter
2136 Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
This 950-acre park offers a sandy beach for summer fun, but in winter, visitors can enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and ice fishing!
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> Beaver Island State Park Golf Course
2136 Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Located in Beaver Island State Park on the Niagara River, this 18-hole championship course has large, manicured greens, accented with hazards of white sand.
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> Brookdog Fishing Company
353 Lang Blvd., Grand Island, NY
Brookdog Fishing Company brings its experience of fishing more than 200 bodies of water in two-thirds of the states in the U.S., exposing anglers of all experience levels to the exciting sport of fishing.
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> Buffalo Harbor State Park
1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203
The first state park in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo Harbor offers beautiful views of Lake Erie and adjacent to the popular Tifft Nature Preserve.
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> Tour Buffalo by Pedal Tours, Boats and Bikes
359 Ganson St., Buffalo, NY 14203
Pedal Tours depart from two locations, downtown Buffalo and Canalside, while boat tours leave from the River Works.
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> View Buffalo like Never Before on a Buffalo River History Tour
Central Wharf at Canalside, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202
Let Buffalo River History Tours take you on a cruise through history along the Buffalo River on its 48-seater River Queen.
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> Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson St., Buffalo, NY 14203
Set along the banks of the Buffalo River, Buffalo RiverWorks is a premier waterfront destination offering boating, skating, hockey, curling, roller skating, sports, music and entertainment and more...
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> Buffalo Ski Club
7414 State Road, Colden, NY 14033
This family-friendly skiing and snowboarding facility covers 300 acres with 43 trails ranging in terrain from expert to beginner.
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> Buffalo Touring Company
25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo, New York 14216
Enjoy an historical tour on a Segway through some of Buffalo’s most famous attractions, buildings, and historic sites like the Buffalo Museum, Buffalo Zoo, Delaware Park and more...
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> Byrncliff Golf Resort & Banquets
2357 Humphrey Road, Varysburg, NY 14167
This meticulously groomed, scenic, and fun-to-play 18-hole course offers daily-fee play, all-inclusive golf stay and play packages.
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> Caledonia Hatchery
16 North St., Caledonia, NY 14423
Established in 1864, this hatchery is the oldest hatchery in New York State and the Western Hemisphere.
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> Canalside Buffalo
44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY 14203
Known as the "Inner Harbor" of Buffalo on 21 historic waterfront acres, Canalside is a considered the jewel in Buffalo’s crown, hosting more than 1,000 events and festivals throughout the year
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> Cazenovia Buffalo Ice Rink
25 Cazenovia St., Buffalo, NY 14220
Cazenovia Rink also offers public skating times along with a full-service snack bar and televisions, rental skates, heated upstairs viewing area, pro shop,skate sharpening and more.
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> Cazenovia Park Golf Course
1 Willink Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210
Designed by Seymour Dunn, this 9-hole “Cazenovia” course opened in 1935 and is set in a historic Olmsted landscape.
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> Cherry Hill Campground
1516 Sumner Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
Located directly across from Darien Lake Theme Park, Cherry Hill Campground offers spacious, mostly shaded campsites, each with a picnic table and a fire ring.
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> Classic Adventures - Erie Canal
Clarence, NY
The Erie Canal tour one of the flattest and easiest cycles, offering moderate daily distances with much of the riding on safe canal paths separate from road traffic.
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> Play at Darien Lake, One of NY's largest water and theme parks
9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
One of New York State’s largest water and theme park, Six Flags Darien Lake amusement park features 45 attractions, a 10-acre water park and a variety of live shows and entertainment options.
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> Darien Lakes State Park
10475 Harlow Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
This 1,845-acre state park is a nice mix of hills, beautiful woodlands, ravines and streams yet it is only 3.9 miles from the exciting Darien Lake Theme Park Resort.
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> David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena
22 Evans St., Batavia, NY 14020
Public skate sessions at this large arena run daily from early September to mid-March and the arena offers learn-to-skate sessions in both a fall and winter sessions.
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> De Veaux Woods State Park
180 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
This park has a path that leads across the Niagara Scenic Parkway to Whirlpool State Park with access to the Niagara gorge trail system.
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> De Veaux Woods State Park in Winter
180 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
De Veaux offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating in the winter and has a path that leads across the Niagara Scenic Parkway to Whirlpool State Park with access to the Niagara gorge trail system.
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> Deerwood Golf Course
1818 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Named after the many deer who wander its woods and fairways, Deerwood is a 27-hole municipal golf course located alongside lovely Tonawanda Creek.
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> Delaware Park
84 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Considered Buffalo’s “Central Park,” one of the most prominent features in the park is the Marcy Casino Building, built for the 1901 fair ..
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> Delaware Park Golf Course
84 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214
Delaware Park offers golfers the opportunity to play either 9 or 18 holes of golf with great views on a historic landscape.
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> Devil's Hole State Park
Niagara Scenic Pkwy, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Overlooking the Devil's Hole Rapids, Devil's Hole State Park has scenic overlooks, picnic areas and hiking trails.
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> Dream Lake Campground
4391 Old Buffalo Road, Warsaw, NY 14569
This family owned campground offers 100 spacious sites including open, partially wooded, and lakeside options with limited tent sites and cabins and trailers for rent.
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> Dwyer Ice Arena
Niagara University, 5795 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY 14109
Home to the NU Men’s Division 1 hockey, and Niagara Junior Purple Eagles youth hockey, the facility also is open limited days for public skating.
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> Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park
450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston, NY 14092
The Artpark is a 150-acre park and a renowned venue for the visual and performing arts, including Broadway musicals
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> Elma Meadows Golf Course
1711 Girdle Road, Elma, NY 14059
Situated along Buffalo Creek in the town of Elma, this 6,700-yard, par 70 course is laid out on some of the most elevated terrain of any golf course in Erie County
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> Erie Canalway Trail
Access Point: 5557-5599 Feigle Road, Lockport, NY 14094
Following one of the world's most famous man-made waterways, the Erie Canalway Trail spans 400 miles between Albany and Buffalo.
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> Excuria Salon and Spa
5725 Main Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
From salon services to body treatments, Excuria offers manicures and pedicures, makeup and hairstyling to transforming massages.
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> Four Mile Creek State Park
1055 Lake Road, Youngstown, NY 14174
Located just 15 minutes north of the famous Niagara Falls, Four Mile Creek offers both camping and glamping close to all of the exciting attractions Niagara Falls holds.
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> Four Mile Creek State Park - Glamping
1055 Lake Road, Youngstown, NY 14174
The yurts feature wood-lattice framed structures with heavy duty re-enforced fabric sides and insulated liners with windows, a domed roof and wood floors.
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> Glamping at Darien Lake
9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
Find glamping 50 miles west of Rochester at Darien Lake Amusement Park in Darien Center. These ready-made campsites are located in a woodsy camping area but close to the action ..
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> Go with Angler’s Edge Outdoors
3614 Dickersonville Road, Ransomville, NY 14131
Team up with Captain Joe Srouji and Angler's Edge Outdoors (AEO) for the ultimate Niagara River charter fishing experience.
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> Golden Hill State Park
9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012
Golden Hill State Park includes the decommissioned landmark, The Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, which is available for rental year-round.
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> Grover Cleveland Golf Course
3781 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226
Grover Cleveland Golf Course is a 5,621-yard, par 69 course is the site of the original Country Club of Buffalo, which was host to the 1912 U.S. Open.
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> Hearth & Haven Therapeutics
704 Center St., Lewiston, NY 14092
Heart & Haven invites you to experience release and rejuvenation with a massage and reiki and enjoy the healing properties of dry salt therapy.
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> Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Listed on the National Registers of Historic Sites, the complex features two antique carousels - the 1916 #1 Special and the 1942 Kiddie Carousel.
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> Hidden Valley Animal Adventure
2887 Royce Road, Varysburg, NY 14167
Hidden Valley is home to more than 400 animals representing 40 species from around the world, offering the unique experience to journey in your personal vehicle to experience the animals as they roam in a beautiful setting..
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> HTR Niagara
2659 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Located on Grand Island just minutes from Fantasy Island Amusement Park, NTR Niagara offers 70 acres of natural beauty, secluded settings and a stocked lake for fishing.
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> Hyde Park Ice Pavilion
911 Robbins Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Open year round, Hyde Park Ice Pavilion offers public skating Fridays through Sundays along with learn-to-skate programs for all ages.
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> Kalu Salon and Day Spa
2874 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14228
KaLu Salon and Day Spa is a full-service Aveda salon offering hair services, manicures, pedicures, massage, facial, waxing, spray tanning, lashes and more.
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> Knox Farm State Park
437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora, NY 14052
Knox Farm State Park is comprised of a variety of habitats, 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and several wetland areas as well as the original Knox Farm.
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> Lakeside Beach State Park
Route 18, Waterport, NY 14571
Lakeside Beach State Park offers an outstanding panoramic view of Lake Ontario and surrounding farms and fruit orchards.
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> Lakeside State Park
13691 Roosevelt Hwy, Waterport, NY 14571
Located alongside to Lake Ontario, this park offers 274 electric sites for tents and campers with scenic views of the lake.
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> Lockport Caves & Underground Boat Ride
5 Gooding St., Lockport, NY 14094
Just a 30-minute drive from Niagara Falls, this company offers exciting guided boat tours through the 19th-century Erie Canal Locks, tunnels and caves.
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> Enjoy a Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise
210 Market St., Lockport, NY 14094
Experience this AAA Gem Attraction featured on the History Channel that will take you past five of the original 1800's locks.
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> Hop aboard the NEW electric Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls
332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Experience the Power and Beauty of Niagara Falls up close as you ride aboard the NEW Maid of the Mist.
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> Mark Lorenc Charters LLC
295 Christiana St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Offering half or full-day sport fishing charters on Eastern Lake Erie, Mark Lorenc Charters targets trophy walleye, bass, perch and trout.
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> Massage Therapeutic Arts
313 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222
Set in a historic brick building, Massage Therapeutic Arts provides a variety of rejuvenating and healing services including acupuncture treatments and all types of massage therapy - couples massage, deep tissue massage and more.
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> Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA Holiday
2711 County Line Road, Medina, NY 14103
This KOA campground offers 300 waterside, sunny or shaded sites with a 13-acre lake perfect for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
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> Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa
100 Center St., Lewiston, NY 14092
Just minutes from Niagara Falls, this premier boutique hotel offers 68 elegant guest rooms and suites feature comfortable seating, luxurious bed linens, fireplace and more...
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> Niagara Falls / Grand Island KOA Holiday
2570 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, NY 14072
Just 7 miles from the magnificent Niagara Falls, this campground offers spacious and pull-thru RV sites, tent sites with and without water and electric and cabins to rent.
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> Niagara Falls Campground & Lodging
2405 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Niagara Falls Campground is pet-friendly and host to more than 60 sites for both tenters and RVers as well as cabin and cottage rentals.
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> Niagara Falls North / Lewiston KOA
1250 Pletcher Road, Youngstown, NY 14174
This quiet KOA campground is about 12 miles north of Niagara Falls and has both tent and RV sites with water and electric available.
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> Get Stunning Views from Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Niagara Falls State Park gives you everything you need to get the most out of your quest to see and experience “The Falls.”
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> Niagara Jet City Cruises
555 Water St., Youngstown, NY 14174
Niagara Jet City Cruises offers guided 60-minutes tours that includes insights into Niagara’s history, 360 spins known as the ‘Cowboy,’ a climb the Devil’s Hole Class 5 white water rapids and into the world-famous Whirlpool.
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> Niagara's Lazy Lakes Camping Resort
4312 Church Road, Lockport, NY 14094
Just 15 minutes from Niagara Falls, this family-owned, 80-acre campground resort features 275 RV sites and nine cabins.
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> North Buffalo Ice Rink
156 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
North Buffalo Rink offers public skating daily along with clinics in skating, shooting, and puck-handling along with figure skating sessions, birthday parties, and skating lessons.
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> Palm Island Indoor Waterpark
8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020
This indoor water park for kids features multiple slides and two lagoons, spraying fountains, arcade and a concession stand.
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> Rejuvinex Spa
2750 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14217
This full-service spa provides everything from nails, facials, eyelash service and waxing to massages and special services for men.
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> Reservoir State Park
Witmer Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Reservoir State Park features three tennis courts, eight baseball diamonds, two basketball courts, a roller hockey court, picnic facilities and more...
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> Riverside Park’s Reuben “Bud” Bakewell Ice Rink
2607 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY 14207
Riverside Park Rink offers public skating five days a week, age-appropriate Skate & Shoot sessions, along with adult league games and private rentals.
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> Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
20 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203
This free-to-the-public skating rink season runs from November through March.
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> Salon Nouveau Day Spa
2131 Sawyer Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Salon Nouveau offers everything from women’s haircuts, nails and color services to the latest beauty trends such as eyelash extensions.
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> Schultz Sportfishing
3673 Ewings Road, Lockport, NY 14094
Schultz Sportfishing offers fully guided year-round fishing charters for trophy small mouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, King salmon, steelhead, lake trout and brown trout on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Niagara River.
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> Skate the Buffalo State Ice Arena
806 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14222
Opened in 1991, this ice arena is the home rink for Buffalo State's men's and women's varsity hockey programs and also offers open skating, skate-n-shoot, and Learn-to-Skate programs and more...
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> Snow Fun at Lakeside Beach State Park
Route 18, Waterport, NY 14571
Lakeside Beach State Park offers a stunning outstanding panoramic view of Lake Ontario and the surrounding farms and fruit orchards - made even more spectacular when covered in fresh fallen snow.
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> South Park Golf Course
2441 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220
One of the most popular Buffalo golf courses for more than 90 years, South Park – or SP as it is affectionately known - offers 9 holes of golf on a historic Olmstead landscape.
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> Spirit of Buffalo
44 Prime St., Central Wharf, Buffalo, NY 14202
The Spirit of Buffalo offers a variety of cruises like sunset sails, craft brew cruises, Wine in the Wind sails, educational excursions and their popular and signature Children's Pirate Adventures.
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> Kissing Bridge - Skiing & Snowboarding
10296 State Road, Glenwood, NY 14069
This full-service ski and snowboard resort features 36 snow-covered slopes that measure 1-1/4-miles wide and 700 acres of terrain served by nine lifts.
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> Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012
Built in 1875, Thirty Mile Point Light, on the south shore of Lake Ontario, is part of Golden Hill State Park and is available for rental year-round.
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> Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203
Just a short walk from the Outer Harbor and a bike ride away from Canalside, Tifft is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while being just minutes from downtown Buffalo.
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> Visit Beaver island Beach
2136 Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
This 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, an adjacent 80- slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and more...
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> Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
15 S. Water St., Lewiston, NY 14092
Experience 'Niagara's Ultimate Adventure' on a jet boat tour up to the famous Niagara Whirlpool and through the Class V ‘Devil’s Hole’ rapids.
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> Whirlpool State Park
Robert Moses State Parkway, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Overlooking the Niagara Whirlpool on the Niagara River, this park offers a playground, picnic tables and pavilions, hiking and biking, a nature trail and more...
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> Wilderness Voyageurs
Lockport, NY
Pedal your way through 1800s historic commercial port cities, explore canal locks, and ride 100 miles of the Erie Canalway, a National Heritage Corridor.
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> Willowbrook Golf Course & Restaurant
4200 Lake Ave., Lockport, NY
Open to the public, this premier 27-hole golf course, Willowbrook Golf Course offers scenic views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level.
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> Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
371 W. Lake Road, Wilson, NY 14172
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park has a boat launch and marina and the park's four-mile nature trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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> Do Winter at Canalside Buffalo
44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY 14203
Set within the inner harbor of Buffalo on 21 historic waterfront acres, Canalside is a considered the jewel in Buffalo’s crown, hosting more than 1,000 events and festivals throughout the year
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> Winter Fun Abounds at Darien Lakes State Park
10475 Harlow Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
In the winter, this 1,845-acre state park is transformed and its multiple-use trails are available for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
