This is a lovely part of Buffalo, right on Lake Erie. We spent the better part of an hour just walking around and relaxing there. The flowers are spectacular!
I go to the marina a few times a year and always marvel at the view.You never know what will be sailing by. The last time it was a pirate ship to the delight of the kids in our group. The observation tower is awesome.Please be advised it is three flights up with no elevator but a must if you can. The old wooden carving are quite unique and make for some fun photos. This free beauty is an afternoon well spent
We went primarily for the gardens which were nice but not as extensive as we might have expected - but then again they are free to look at. What we enjoyed most was just strolling along the harbor on a beautiful Summer Sunday. There are fascinating boats in the marina and the lighthouse is visible just across the channel. It is a short walk down to the naval/military park and some historical exhibits on the canal. All of these attractions are listed separately in TA with their own fans. While I wouldn't go back for just the gardens, I would certainly go back for all you can do for free in this interesting area of Buffalo along the lake.
A series of pretty flower beds spread out over a short walk. Some contain flowers being tested by seed companies. It a pretty walk along the waterfront. Grab an ice cream or something to eat at the Hatch and take the stroll.
It was nice to see a variety of flowers along with the names of the flowers so you could go to a nursery to buy. Generates lots of ideas for next year.
This is a gem on the shore of Lake Erie in the downtown area of Buffalo. There are flowers everywhere, a restaurant if you are in need of something to drink or eat and beautiful views of Lake Erie. You can walk out to the lighthouse and climb to the top to get even more wonderful views of the lake Worth the visit. And next door is the naval park. Another wonderful place to visit,
If walks around the waterfront and flowers are your "thing", than this is a place that needs to be seen ! The Buffalo waterfront is growing and improving all the time. When entering the Erie Basin Marina you will drive past some of the nicest award winning rose gardens anywhere. Park here and start your walk through the gardens. Then continue down the seawall to the Hatch and have an ice cream before continuing to the Tower at the end of the marina and enjoy a view of Lake Erie and the city. If you leave the marina and go the other direction to the Navy Park and on to the Erie Canal Museum and enjoy !
What a wonderful treat to stroll the gardens at the beautiful marina area. I used to live in the area and we came back to Buffalo for a visit. We marveled at the wonderful improvements to the area and the gardens were no exception. They gardens lined both sides of the drive.The gardens were beautifully attended. The various flowers were identified. It was a great way to plan for your own garden. They were a lovely backdrop for the tremendous views to behold. A wonderful place for a stroll. Great job volunteers and parks dept.
What a great way to plan your own garden for next year! Take a notepad and note the names of various flowers and plants that are clearly labeled in the gardens. There are beautiful presentations of so many flowers.
We go here almost everyday during the summer months. We bring chairs and seat on the grass looking out at the water, after work, prior to picking up the kids- very peaceful. Then on the weekends we bring the kids for ice cream from The Hatch-Perry's YUMMY!!!