Buff Trip

Sometimes I feel lucky to live up here in Cleveland. Sure, I'd rather live down south soaking up the warmth more months out of the year and not dealing with snow, but when it comes to travel, we're in a good spot. There are quite a few cities within 4 hours making it easy to explore new cities and easily drive to them for a long weekend. We knew we wanted to get up to Buffalo/Niagara Falls again this year and made the trip this past weekend! We visited there just over 3 years ago when Drew was in my belly, but this time did more 'toddler-friendly' activities. Here's the rundown!

Stop #1: The Buffalo Museum of Science

It was pretty small and perfect for Drew with the dinosaur bonus and animals. I'd say it needs a big sponsor to come in and give it a little TLC, however, as it was quite dated with a lot of exhibits not working. Drew loving the 'movement' room, also, where we learned about wind, gravity and motion. 

Stop #2: The Buffalo Zoo

This zoo is much smaller than Cleveland's zoo, but did have a few animals that we don't have as well as a toddler train that Drew screamed on for the 60 second ride. Anyone recognize this little lady in the pictures with Drew? More on her later this week! 

Stop #3: Paula's Donuts

Ranked #1 out of 774 places to eat in Buffalo, according to Tripadvisor, it didn't disappoint. The donuts were delicious. I might or might not have eaten more than one.

Stop #4: Niagara Falls

So amazing. This place is just beautiful and completely magical. Drew loved riding the Maid of the Mist and getting sprayed with the water as well as just watching the waterfall. Honestly though, the highlight of the boat ride for him was the 80 million seagulls that were in the water and flying around! 

(warning: these next pictures are from a $13 underwater camera!)

Stop #5: Aquarium of Niagara

This place was tiny, and really not worth $10 per adult, but we knew Drew would enjoy it, and he was free. Sea lions, penguins, fish and sharks are all a toddler needs to get excited. Cute seahorses are all a mom needs to get excited.

We are so lucky to have such a good traveler and sleeper or we couldn't make these weekend trips work. Co-sleeping in the hotel went well, once again, and he took perfectly timed naps in the car. I'm also lucky to have an amazing husband who let me snooze while Drew did for 2 hours on the ride home too!

The worst part of the trip? We were in this huge food court on Sunday and neither women's bathrooms had a changing table. I despise changing a diaper while he's standing, especially when there's a juice #2 that takes 13 wipes to handle. Ugh. #toddlerproblems.