Take the family to visit some of the animals in Buffalo. Various family-friendly locations exist around the city. You can teach your little ones about wild animals in the zoo, learn about biomes of the world and watch an exciting presentation by a variety of aquatic wildlife. You can also discover the various plants and flowers, also living organisms. The city contains such opportunities at the Buffalo Zoological Society, Buffalo Botanical Gardens and the Buffalo Zoo. Also, a short drive away from Buffalo, approximately 21 miles away, is the city of Niagara, which houses Marineland.
Take the family on a trip throughout history at one of Buffalo's multiple museums. Buffalo area museums present exhibits on historic modes of transportation, war memorabilia, art and science. The site of President Roosevelt's inauguration is also located in Buffalo and offers tours, education enrichment programs and a brief history lesson. At the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site your family can stand in the exact same room where Roosevelt, the 26th president, was sworn into office. Other museums in the city include the Buffalo Museum of Science, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Naval Park, Mudpies Childrens Museum and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
Take the family out for a day filled with professional sports at one of the Buffalo area stadiums. Stop by the HSBC arena and catch a live NHL game starring the Buffalo Sabres. If hockey's not your thing, check out a NFL game at the Ralph Wilson Stadium, starring the Buffalo Bills. Before the Bills game, take the family next door to the stadium to participate in the Gameday Experience prior to kick off. The free event, held before every Buffalo Bills game, includes interactive games and a pregame show. Other local sports teams include the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team and the Buffalo Bisons baseball team.
For a more relaxed day of fun-filled family adventure, visit one of the Buffalo area attractions. Teach your kids how to roller skate at Orchard Park Roller Rink followed by your children teaching you how to inline skate and skateboard at Xtreme Wheels Indoor Skate Park. Enjoy a picnic in the park at Woodlawn Beach State Park or La Salle Park. Race around the track at A.J.'s Grand Prix Indoor Kart Racing. You can also stop by one the malls to purchase souvenirs and gifts. Area malls include Eastern Hills Mall and Walden Galleria Mall.
