5 Fun Summer Things To At Delaware Park In Buffalo, New York

Whether you realize it or not, the best-designed city in the world is New York State, and it is not New York City.

Buffalo, which proudly holds that distinction, has a gem right in its center that many cities across the nation could only wish to have. Thanks to Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, people have celebrated this gem for generations. Buffalo's Olmsted Park system is widely considered the best in America, and its masterpiece is the sprawling Delaware Park.

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Having created some of the best parks and cityscapes in the world, Olmsted & Vaux outdid themselves when they completed Buffalo's park system. Buffalo's 850-acre connected park system is truly a marvel.

Delaware Park is separated into two parts: the 243-acre Meadow Park and the 133-acre Water Park. The park has several features and activities that will keep you busy if you are looking for something to do.

In case you need some ideas of activities you can partake in for the rest of the summer, here are a few things you can do while in Buffalo.

Catch Shakespeare In The Park

Happening all summer on Shakespeare Hill, you can immerse yourself in the works of one of the world's most renowned playwrights, William Shakespeare, at the free performances that happen throughout the summer.

Take A Flamingo Or Duck Boat Out On Hoyt Lake

You haven't experienced a Buffalo summer until you've cruised Hoyt Lake in a big pink flamingo or a giant yellow duck. These boats are readily available to rent at the lake basin.

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Have Lunch Or Dinner At 'The Terrace'

Nestled inside the Marcy Casino, The Terrace at Delaware Park is a great restaurant with amazing views of Delaware Park. If you've never been, you're missing out.

Visit The World Famous Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Time Magazine considers the Buffalo AKG Art Museum one of the greatest places in the world. It is a world-class museum on the grounds of Delaware Park, and it's waiting for you to stop by and say hi.

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Stop By The Buffalo Zoo

Sitting on the other end of Delaware Park, the historic 23-acre Buffalo Zoo is one of America's oldest zoos and routinely welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually.