Are you bored spending all of your free time inside at home? Don't be!Here's a list of some of the wintertime activities the Buffalo area has to offer. Always remember to dress for the weather and be prepared.
Sports and other physical activities
Skiing: downhill and cross-country
Kissing Bridge in Glenwood, NY
Skiing, snowboarding and lessons for adults and children are all offered at the Kissing Bridge resort.
Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, NY
This ski resort offers activities such as skiing, snowboarding, tubing and lessons along side full resort features such as a spa and shopping.
Iceskating
The Northtown Center at Amherst
Located right next to UB North Campus, this indoor skating rink fills up quickly during open skate (when anyone can come in to skate). Skate rentals are available.
The Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Skate in the open air of Downtown Buffalo! Getting there is easy: take the subway from UB South Campus straight to Fountain Plaza. They also have snacks and drinks available to warm you up!
Sledding
Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, NY
Possibly one of the best places in the area for sledding, Chestnut Ridge Park has chutes for tobogganing, trails for snow shoeing and more!
Ellicott Creek Park in North Tonawanda, NY
Sledding, cross-country and snow showing are all available from 7am until dusk (when the sun goes down). Don't forget that all state parks close when the sun goes down.
A number of exciting activities will be available for the public at Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, NY during Winterfest. This year it will be held on Sunday, January 26th from 11am to 4pm. Don't forget to dress for the weather!
From January 10th to the 26th, the Niagara area of Ontario, Canada celebrates the production of icewine. Adults may enjoy wine tasting, icewine grape picking, food and even an elegant gala! Check out the website for more details for specific events and locations.
Make sure that you have the proper documents to travel to Canada before doing so, and also keep in mind that the legal drinking age in Canada is 19. Please drink responsibly.
