The War of 1812 Cemetery is a landmark in Cheektowaga’s Aero Drive by Ellicott Creek.Also known as the Garrison Cemetery, The War of 1812 Cemetery houses the graves of fallen soldiers who fought during the 1812 Niagara Frontier Campaign.
Walden Galleria is located in the heart of Cheektowaga, along Galleria Drive and adjacent to Cheektowaga Elementary and Central High School. With almost 200 stores inside, Walden Galleria is one of the most prominent malls in New York, excluding those in New York City.
Cheektowaga Town Park is ideal if you’re feeling sporty and want to break a sweat. The park is accessible along Harlem Road. There are a lot of different amenities in this town park, famous mostly for its ice-skating rink and swimming pool.
Just a five-minute drive from Stegmeier Park’s entrance, Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is technically still within the town, as it’s located in the shared portion between neighboring village Depew and Cheektowaga.
Buffalo Zoo is one of the most prominent attractions in New York, located in Buffalo City, which takes about a 12-minute drive from the center of Cheektowaga. The third oldest zoo and one of the biggest in the country, this place is a haven for adults and children with an affinity for animals.