Family trip to Buffalo with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

There are variety of beautiful parks and entertainment centers in Buffalo, which will be interesting for the whole family to visit. It is best to start the excursion program with a visit to the Buffalo Zoo. It occupies a relatively small area, but has a competent planning and beautiful design. In this zoo, there is an interesting aviary with lynxes and polar bears. Here, one can see lovely fur seals and one of the rarest predators of the planet - the snow leopard. One of the most favorite among visitors with children is a pavilion with miniature monkeys - one of the friendliest inhabitants of the zoo.

One can admire rare plants in the botanical garden of Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. It is located in a very beautiful pavilion and is also in demand among tourists with children. Even kids will be interested to consider the huge tropical flowers and cacti of various forms. The Botanical Garden is notable for its miniature figures and compositions, adorned with various plants. There is also a tiny train that runs on a miniature railway, and smaller copies of various buildings.

With older children, one can go to the natural park, Tifft Nature Preserve for a walk. It is especially interesting for visiting in the warm season. On its territory, there are beautiful lakes, on the shore of which one can arrange a picnic. The main inhabitants of the park are birds. During walks through the hidden corners of the reserve, one can look at deer, antelopes and moose in their natural habitat. This park will suit fans of winter entertainment. At the height of winter, one can go skiing or snowboarding, or diversify the leisure with other winter entertainments. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

When one wants to diversify the vacation with interesting cultural events, one can go with children to the amazing open-air museum, Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park. This museum is located on the Erie Canal. Its main exhibits are ancient US warships. Some of them are simply huge. Children will definitely like the opportunity to board large ships, walk around them and inspect complex equipments. This museum is accessible for visiting all year round. Many experienced tourists note that in winter the ships, covered with snow looks even more impressive.

The typical children's museum is Buffalo Museum of Science. Here, interesting excursion and game programs are held even for pre-school children. They are told about the amazing laws of physics and mathematics, offered to even see various interactive exhibits in action, and also to inspect an interesting collection of insects. An extensive collection of historical artifacts, including clay products, household items, ancient maps and other attributes, are presented in the museum.

No less exciting for children, will be a museum dedicated to the history of the fire department – Buffalo Fire Historical Society. Here you can not only see the old wagons and cars on which the firemen moved around the city, but also sit in them. Many of the exhibits of the museum can be touched, which is sure to please children. The principle of operation of some technical means is shown to the visitors by the guide. In spite of its technical focus, the museum is in great demand among family tourists. Its collection is so diverse and unique that it will enthrall the kids from the first minutes. Buffalo is perfect for those who want to combine cultural rest and active entertainment.