🦬 7 zoos within 3 hours of Buffalo, hobbit houses in the FLX, and ice cream gone rogue

Also inside: WNY's boldest new menu hiding in Kenmore, plus 7 zoos worth the drive

July 17, 2026

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Food & Drink

Buffalo's Most Over-the-Top Ice Cream Treats (And Where to Find Them)

Buffalo's wildest over-the-top ice cream treats, from a gallon-sized sundae challenge to a cotton candy burrito.

Together With FLX Retreats

Treehouses, Hobbit Houses & Lakefront Cottages: FLX Retreats is the Finger Lakes Escape Just Hours From Buffalo

Lake houses, treehouses, hobbit houses, oh my! FLX retreats is your dream summer escape.

Together With Carefree Boat Club of Buffalo

Try the Boat Life Without Buying a Boat

Want to spend more time on the water this summer without committing buying a boat? Carefree Boat Club of Buffalo makes it easy. Their trial membership lets you pay by the hour, so you can experience boating without the cost or commitment of ownership. If you love it, upgrade to a full membership for unlimited access to a fleet of professionally maintained boats, from pontoons to cruisers. Carefree handles the cleaning, maintenance, and winterization, and you can even hire a captain if you'd rather sit back and relax. It's the easiest way to make the most of Buffalo's boating season!

Together With Aung Family Restaurant

Burmese, Thai, & Malaysian Fusion — The Most Adventurous Menu in WNY Might Be Hiding at Aung Family Restaurant in Kenmore

When you’re itching to try something new, Aung Family Restaurant is there with flavors just waiting to surprise you.

Things To Do

7 Best Zoos Within a 3-Hour Drive of Buffalo (And How to Make the Most of Each One)

7 zoos within a 3-hour drive of Buffalo, organized by drive time, with tips on how to make the most of each visit.

Together With Rusty Nickel Brewing

The Rusty Nickel Perk Most Regulars Wish They Joined Sooner

Rusty Nickel Brewing is a summer favorite in West Seneca, and their Mug Club is packed with perks for regulars. Members get $0.50 off nearly every drink on the menu, including beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, slushies, and more, plus $1 off signature cocktails. On Mug Club Wednesdays, the savings get even better with $1 off beverages, 15% off food, and rotating member-only specials. You'll also score two free birthday beers, an exclusive Mug Club t-shirt, access to members-only merch, and a personalized 16 oz. mug that earns a custom etched buffalo icon each year you renew.

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