Location: Hamburg
Top Things to do in Hamburg
Top 10 Things to do in Hamburg, United States
Hamburg is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 56,936. It is named after the city of Hamburg, in Germany. The town is on the western border of the county and is south of Buffalo. Hamburg is one of the Southtowns in Erie County. The villages of Hamburg and Blasdell are in the town.
Restaurants in Hamburg
1. Hamburg Gaming
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 868 reviews
Your destination for excitement is at Hamburg Gaming located at The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, New York! The spacious Hamburg Gaming floor has all of the latest and most popular video lottery machines such as Michael Jackson, the Hangover, and Sex in the City. Other popular games include video poker, progressive jackpots, and penny machines. Visit our website for promotions and plan your next gaming vacation today!
Reviewed By lynoraz - Buffalo, New York
popular spot in hamburg my mom and brother especially frequent it. I have been there a few times but I am not a casino addict. there are plenty of machines to play and the food is good.
2. Eternal Flame Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By FlightTime27 - Lake Grove, New York
This is a cool natural feature to see. It's a relatively short hike, maybe 20-25 minute walk. It's a little slippery in spots, but you'll know where. I think it's a great idea to stop by earlier in the morning or maybe before dinner-time so there are fewer people. We went with a group of 3 around 2pm on a Sunday. There were about 20 cars and 10 people taking photos around the flame- not bad at all.
3. Our Lady of Victory Basilica
Overall Ratings
5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Utah-Indy - Helotes, Texas
Haven’t been here in our 30 years! I remember the wonderful Christmas Midnight masses. The building itself is architecturally amazing inside and outside. Truly a national treasure. We arrived after the museum and gift shop downstairs closed at 4pm. Be respectful when you enter.
4. Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By JARB98 - Niagara Falls, New York
I purchased a Groupon for the Penn Dixie and we decided to use it this past Sunday. When we arrived, I really wasnt sure that it was going to be worth it, certainly didn't look like much, BUT WOW... Our "guide" who showed us what to do was nice, knowledgeable and spent time going over hammer to rock techniques...
We left with a bag full of fossils.
Just be sure to sunblock, there isn't any shade.
5. Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Zzardvark
Graycliff is one of those places that misses its own unique charm and aspires to be something else, namely it's better funded and more important neighbor in Buffalo, the Darwin Martin House. Graycliff is a complete wreck just at the beginning of restoration. It was built in the 1920s at a point when Wright has finished his prairie style but has not yet made it to the style he develops at Fallingwater in the 1930s. It's quirky and odd on a great setting but not really a great house. But most of all it's in terrible shape and would be a great place to let visitors explore on their own. There's not much damage they could do.
Instead, what you get is an overly trained docent who takes what should be a 20 minute tour and extends it to an excruciating length. The guide was a hoot but not in a good way. Delivery was so clearly a product of wrote memorization that I assume guides get beaten if they deviate off the script by one word. The refrain,"any questions?" Was said in such a forbidding way that It was more a threat than a tool of engagement. Think of a 1950s nun wielding a ruler in a classroom and that should give you a sense. Also, the guides were a barrel of malapropisms, which was also true at the Martin House. Our guide kept saying organtic when she meant "organic" to describe Wright's architecture. Both tours essentially repeat the same basics on Wright architecture in excruciating detail even though most had been to the Martin house first. There was no ability to shorten the basic information considering most had already heard it.
I blame the Martin House for this. Both houses have ridiculously long and traditional house tours. We actually saw our guide from Graycliff at the Martin House that morning as part of a docent training tour.
If you're an aficionado, I would suggest going as it's one of the few times nowadays that you'll be able to tour a Wright House in this condition. I would definitely see the earlier Martin House first as I think you'll have better context.
The thing I'd say to Graycliff's management is to strike your own course. Emulate the Martin House's fundraising capacity but do something different with this wreck of a house than have a retiree give a memorized, scripted overly long tour. Let people wander in and out.
6. Kazoo Factory, Museum, & Gift Shop of Eden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Linda44149 - Strongsville, Ohio
Located in Eden, N.Y., not far from Buffalo, this quaint metal kazoo factory is tucked away in the back of a gift shop (that contains numerous, and fine items besides kazoos). It is the only operating metal kazoo factory in North America. Free parking is located in the back of the store. Note, to enter the factory, you must go through the gift store. Metal kazoos are manufactured and sold on the premises. If you choose, you can watch as the gift store owner makes (with your assistance) your own metal kazoo (for a small charge). The proprietor of the gift shop gives a short narrative of kazoo history and how they are manufactured. A short video is also shown. After, you can self-tour the factory area from behind wooden hand rail. The kazoos pieces are manufactured on "antique" equipment that utilizes overhead shafts and leather belts. The kazoos are assembled by local residents. Several different types of metal kazoos are sold here in various configurations (trombone, car, train, horn, etc.) including the "standard". Plastic kazoos (from other sources) are also sold here. A cabinet of kazoos, their history, and related memorabilia are on display. A restroom is located in the gift store. The gift store is air-conditioned, the factory is not. Can't miss the factory, they have a giant kazoo on the roof. Glad we stopped.
7. The Fairgrounds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By jimbo5454 - Cape Coral, Florida
I've been going to the Fair for over 70 years . This year we decided on Channel 4 day because of the weather and the $4. Admission and $4. Parking (usually $10. and $5.) This is a great place to go for all because of the wide avenue of things to do from rides , games , shows , exhibits , animals , etc. Was even a free show at night with John Conlee and The Bellamy Brothers. Had to leave early because of the BB drummer being way to loud but that was the only negative , other than eating to much with all the deep fried goodies. The Fair area was really spruced up this year with new areas , a lot of flowers and it seemed like widened walkways. Anyway we really enjoyed our day and to top it off we stopped at the Hamburg Gaming Casino (on sight ) on the way out . Wife and I got free play and with it I won almost enough to cover our day at the Fair. So if your new to the area or live here , go visit the Fair in .Hamburg ,NY Great way to spend the day.
8. Chestnut Ridge Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By dorothyh217
This is a large park with plenty of room for families, dogs bikers, walkers, hikers . It has many trails and is great in the winter for snowmobilers.
9. J.P. Fitzgerald's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Restaurant • Pub • Banquet Facility
Reviewed By wannabeconch - Orchard Park, New York
I have driven by JP Fitzgerald's many times and seen the packed parking lot. I went to a basket raffle in the banquet room. Once I saw how nice it was inside, I decided to go back for dinner. It is much larger inside than...MoreThank You for the Kind response!
10. Ralph Wilson Stadium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Home field of the Buffalo Bills
Reviewed By travelingbeachbum00 - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
If you can say one thing about Buffaloians it is that they love the Bills! What a great experience being in the stadium when the Bills are playing...better when they are winning! It is an open air stadium which baffles me since this is Buffalo after all. SO you are exposed to the elements but the enthusiasm of the crowds helps. There have been some nice upgrades so all in all a good experience.
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