Winter vacation, for most of us, may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop! If you are itching to find the ultimate day trip to take outside of Buffalo, then all you’ll have to do is take an easy drive to the east. Full of fascinating history, delicious restaurants, scenic parks, and quaint shops, you’ll find everything you could ever need right here in this one town.
Just 20 minutes outside of Buffalo, the tiny town of East Aurora is home to roughly 6,000 residents and is overflowing with charm.
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The quaint little town has everything you could imagine, looking like a page out of a storybook during the wintertime when everything’s freshly dusted in snow.
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Those who are looking to enjoy the outdoors can head to scenic places like Knox Farm State Park, where short but sweet trails await your arrival.
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There are actually quite a few ways to enjoy the outdoors in East Aurora during this time of year! Visitors can also stop by the Healthy Zone Rink for some ice skating.
Healthy Zone Rink - East Aurora/Facebook
If you’d rather stay cozied up inside and away from the cold weather, plan on heading indoors to places like the Aurora Theater, where you can catch a movie and warm up inside.
The Aurora Theatre and Popcorn Shop/Facebook
Another amazing reason to head inside when you’re in East Aurora is to explore the world’s largest 5 & 10 store - Vidler’s! The store covers 16,000 square feet and has over 75,000 items for you to peruse.
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East Aurora is also full of history, with fascinating places like the Roycroft Campus, which dates back to the 1800s and is just waiting to be explored.
Roycroft Campus/Facebook
With so much to see and discover in town, you’ll want to know where to fuel up on food and drinks.
The Roycroft Inn/Facebook
We have a sweet spot for the Roycroft Inn, where you can chow down on American fare that’s made with small-town charm.
The Roycroft Inn/Facebook
And in true Western New York fashion, you can enjoy places like Bar Bill Tavern where you can devour finger-licking good wings. Yum!
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If you’re in need of a delightful day trip outside of Buffalo, consider heading to East Aurora!
East Aurora, New York/Facebook To find out more about East Aurora and all there is to love about this place, visit the town’s official website here.
East Aurora, New York/Facebook
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Friends of Knox Farm State Park/Facebook
Healthy Zone Rink - East Aurora/Facebook
The Aurora Theatre and Popcorn Shop/Facebook
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Roycroft Campus/Facebook
The Roycroft Inn/Facebook
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To find out more about East Aurora and all there is to love about this place, visit the town’s official website here.
What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re visiting East Aurora? For more ways to enjoy areas outside of the Queen City, check out how Buffalo Is Near The Country’s Most Underrated Snow Tubing Parking And You’ll Want To Visit!
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