Botanical Gardens: open 10 am to 5 pm, many membership programs available; Link;
827-1584; 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo; map
and directions
Buffalo Zoological Gardens: Link; gates open: July 1st
through September 1st, 10
am to 5 pm, September 2nd through June 30th, 10 am to 4 pm,
closed Mondays and Tuesdays in January and February (park remains open 1 hour
after gates close); many membership programs available, membership
link; 837-3900; 300 Parkside Ave; map
and directions
Explore ‘N More:
open Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday Noon to 5 pm, open until
8 pm every 1st Friday of the month, family membership is $45, application;
Link;
655-5131; 300 Gleed Ave, East Aurora; map
and directions
Martin’s Fantasy Island: amusement park features rides, roller coasters, Wild
West Shows, water park, petting zoo and miniature golf, season pass for family
of four $194.18; operating
schedule; Link; 773-7591; 2400
Grand Island Blvd.
Grand Island; map
and directions
Niagara Falls Aquarium: also has members only Touch Tank where children can
touch various marine creatures; open 9 am to 4 pm daily; Link;
285-3575; 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls; map
and directions
Porter’s Farm:
June through November a variety of organic vegetables delivered directly from
the farm to a pre-selected drop off site, season membership is $290, helpful to
belong with a group of people because someone has to take bags back to the farm
once/week; Link;
(585) 757-6823; 5020 Edgerton Rd, Elba; map
and directions
Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm: has a cow share program for raw milk from certified
organic Jerseys, also sell certified organic chicken, brown eggs, beef, pork,
vegetables, grains, and low-spray fruits; two membership levels available;
655-4486; 12866 Rte 78, East Aurora; map
and directions