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Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park

4.5 of 5 stars 597 Reviews
#4 of 144 things to do in Buffalo
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Military Bases & Facilities, Military Museums, Sights & Landmarks, Museums
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Address: 1 Naval Park CV, Buffalo, NY 14202-4114
Phone Number: 716 847 1773
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“Very interesting ”

I really enjoyed this Naval Park. Everything was well preserved, clean and very interesting. Well worth the price. The staff were super friendly and helpful

4 of 5 starsReviewed 3 days ago
ChelseaFenwick
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Buffalo, New York
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Buffalo, New York
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6 reviews
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“Very interesting ”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 days ago NEW via mobile

I really enjoyed this Naval Park. Everything was well preserved, clean and very interesting. Well worth the price. The staff were super friendly and helpful

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Pendleton, New York, United States
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37 reviews
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“Worth the trip.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 days ago NEW

Great day spent here with our family and grandchildren The historic elements were very well detailed , the admission cost fair, the ships and planes very well maintained, the guides excellent and over all a great compliment to the Canal-side experience. As a veteran, the whole trip was moving for me and the grand kids enjoyed going in the submarine... More 

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Hagerstown, Maryland
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“A piece of history”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 days ago NEW

I have been to several exhibits that are similar to this one but few have had 3 vessels that were able to be toured. All were well maintained and very informative, the park itself was very nice

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Thank d a m
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“Canal side, and naval park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 days ago NEW via mobile

We enjoyed our visit to both locations. Parking is a challenge, but there are plenty of activities to keep younger children occupied.

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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“A Fantastic Value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago NEW

I like museums: if they feature machinery, that's good. And if it's military equipment, so much the better. The Naval and Military Park in Buffalo satisfies those requirements, and does so for about the price of a movie ticket. This has to be one of the best museum values in the land. For your $12 adult admission, you gain access... More 

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“Not Enough Time to See It All”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago NEW

We were visiting Buffalo for the first time in 60 years, and my cousin wanted to show us how the waterfront was being redeveloped. I had never really thought of Buffalo as a port...but it certainly was! He drove us down to the water front and we walked up to the Naval Museum. There is a submarine, destroyer, cruiser that... More 

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Moultrie, Georgia
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“Great Military Park and Naval Museum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

The Naval Museum provides a great deal of educational information to the history buffs. Very informative! I enjoyed touring the naval ships to see how the sailors lived and worked.

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Thank P L J
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“Great history”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

You can take self-guided tours of the ships. The route is easy to follow, and there are informational tidbits along the way. Important note: There are a couple steep climbs on narrow ladders so this may not be for everyone.

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Muscatine, Iowa
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“Had no idea this was here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

My husband being a Navy man was pretty excited to see this when we arrived in downtown Buffalo. Although we were too late to take a tour on board the ships, they were docked close enough to get some good pictures and were able to see quite a bit. It was a nice moderate walking tour that we enjoyed.

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Orchard Park, New York
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“WW ll NAVY SHIPS--Buffalo Naval & Military Park-Makes you Proud !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

Flagship of the 6th Fleet- Cruiser-USS Little Rock, Destroyer- USS The Sullivans, Submarine-USS Croaker and other WW ll PT craft, Tanks, Planes. Take your Family to see this collection of Fighting Ships right here on the waterfront in Downtown Buffalo, N.Y. You will be Proud to know our service men & women had the best equipment to fight and Win... More 

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Portland, Michigan

Do you go the inside of the ships?
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Buffalo, New York

Are leashed dogs allowed inside the buffalo zoo grounds
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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Is this open in winter? Would it be an enjoyable tour when it's this cold?
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