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Water Bikes of Buffalo

A "water bike" is a contraption that looks rather like two parallel kayaks with a bike frame, pedals and handlebars suspended between them, and Water Bikes of Buffalo has ten of them (plus one tandem "waterpillar") docked at the far southeast corner of Canalside. What a unique way to explore the downtown waterfront, the hulking grain elevators of the lower Buffalo River, and the handsome, historic Buffalo Lighthouse. Water bikers must be at least 8 years old and at least 48 inches (122 cm) in height, and children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

Address: south end of Main St.
Getting there: Metro Rail: Erie Canal Harbor
Hours: June 6–20: Sat Sun 10AM-6PM; June 20-Labor Day: daily 10AM-6PM
Price: $15/hr; $30/hr for tandem "waterpillar"
Website: waterbikesofbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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