National Parks Near Buffalo, New York

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 166 national parks near Buffalo. The closest park is just 1.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

166
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
1.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Buffalo

⭐ Closest
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1.1 mi (~1 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Buffalo, New York
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Buffalo

Women’s Rights National Historical Park
104.4 mi (~2 hr 5 min)

Women’s Rights National Historical Park

Seneca Falls, New York
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
117.1 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Auburn, New York
National Historical Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
152 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
170.5 mi (~3 hr 25 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Fort Stanwix National Monument
174.3 mi (~3 hr 29 min)

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Rome, New York
National Monument
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
175.6 mi (~3 hr 31 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

South Fork, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
178 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
193.3 mi (~3 hr 52 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Steamtown National Historic Site
193.5 mi (~3 hr 52 min)

Steamtown National Historic Site

Scranton, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Flight 93 National Memorial
195.3 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Stoystown, Pennsylvania
National Memorial

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Buffalo

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
204.8 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Pennsylvania
National Monument
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
212.6 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
213.8 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

New York
Scenic & Recreational River
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
215.5 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
218.4 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Ohio
Memorial
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
221.7 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
228.7 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Pennsylvania
National Military Park
Eisenhower National Historic Site
229.4 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Catoctin Mountain Park
235.3 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Catoctin Mountain Park

Maryland
Park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
235.5 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

New Jersey
National Recreation Area
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
239.1 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Antietam National Battlefield
243.5 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Antietam National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield

Planning Your Visit from Buffalo

Buffalo is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is your closest option at just 1.1 miles—approximately 1 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Buffalo

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