Spring is in the air! ...Almost. We're itching to explore our beautiful city when it's not under a blanket of freshly fallen snow. For those of you looking to break your cabin fever, we're here to help. Here are the 9 very best places to go in Buffalo this spring.

1. Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

It should come as no surprise that the Botanical Gardens are first on this list. This is one of the best places to go this spring for one main reason: it feels like summer in here, even when it still feels like winter outside. Nothing beats the sight and smells of fresh flowers and plants after a cold, dead winter.

Learn more about the Buffalo Botanical Gardens here.

2. Buffalo Bisons Game

Baseball is America's favorite game, and the Bisons are Buffalo's one and only baseball team. Grab a hot dog, throw on a ball cap, and head to Coca-Cola Field to watch them play! The home opener this year is April 12, 2018. Batter up and get ready for some serious Buffalo nostalgia.

3. Japanese Gardens

The Japanese Garden is one of the best places to go this spring in Buffalo – and any other time of year, too! This beautiful garden is one of the city's best-kept secrets, and it all comes to life beautifully in the spring.

4. Plantasia

Plantasia is another indoor spring event that can help shorten the wait for spring weather outdoors. This show is held annually at the Erie County Fairgrounds. This year's event is being held March 22-25, 2018.

5. Home and Garden Show

This springtime favorite will be held on March 9-11 and 16-18, 2018 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Start your spring landscape and home project lists as you chat with several experts and vendors.

6. Dyngus Day Parade

Dyngus Day in Buffalo is one of the best days of the year! And the Dyngus Day Parade is one of the very best places to go this spring! Get your dupa to the main event on Monday, April 2, 2018.

7. Food Truck Tuesdays

Food Truck Tuesdays return to Larkin Square in April, and we can hardly wait! Grab a bite from all of your favorite local food trucks, and enjoy live music and good company at this beloved Buffalo event.

8. Tifft Nature Preserve

Spring is a wonderful time of year at Tifft Nature Preserve. Head out on the trails to watch the wildlife return and get some exercise in the fresh air!

9. Darwin Martin House

The Darwin Martin House is worthy of a visit any time of the year, but it's one of the very best places to go this spring in Buffalo. When the sun shines just right and the landscaping starts to subtly bloom, you'll be able to see Frank Lloyd Wright's visions come to life. While you're there, consider checking out the "All Wright, All Day" Tour here!

What places in Buffalo get your recommendation for springtime visits? Share the very best places to go this season in Buffalo and we'll add them to our must-see list!