Leave 120 Sholly Drive around 5:00 a.m. and take I-81 north to I-90 west toward Buffalo. Plan on roughly 4½–5 hours of driving, plus a rest stop and a little buffer for traffic, so you can reach Buffalo State University around 10:00 a.m. Allow extra time to follow campus game-day directions and park before heading to Coyer Field; check the school’s current ticket and parking guidance before you set out.
The Buffalo State–RPI game is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at Coyer Field. Budget about three hours for the game, with time on either side to get through the gates and back to your car. Once it ends, drive to Duff’s Famous Wings on Sheridan Drive in Amherst—typically about 15–25 minutes, depending on game-day traffic. Set aside around an hour and $15–30 per person for wings and a relaxed meal; check that day’s hours before you go.
From Duff’s, allow roughly 25–35 minutes to drive to Niagara Falls State Park. Park in an official lot, then walk to the overlooks for the falls after dark; illumination times vary, so check the evening schedule for October 10. An hour is enough for a first look, though the paths and viewpoints can be busy. Then drive to Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday for the night. Reserve a car-camping site in advance and confirm it, the bathhouse, and other facilities are open in October—the campground’s seasonal schedule can affect what’s available.
Arrive at Niagara Falls State Park around 8:15 a.m. for the earliest available Maid of the Mist sailing. From Grand Island KOA, allow roughly 20–30 minutes by car, plus time to park and walk to the landing; follow the campground’s checkout rules and leave early enough to be at the park on time. The boat typically operates seasonally, and an October 11 sailing is not guaranteed—confirm the 2026 operating calendar and book the earliest available departure before building your morning around it. Budget 1½–2 hours door to door for entry, queues, and the trip; tickets are generally around $30–$40 per adult, but check current prices.
After the boat, head to Power City Eatery downtown for a quick breakfast or early bite—allow $10–$20 per person and check Sunday hours ahead of time. If the sailing or queues run late, skip breakfast rather than jeopardize your noon departure. Drive back to 120 Sholly Drive, Mechanicsburg, via I-90 east and I-81 south; plan on about 5–5½ hours of driving, plus breaks, so leaving by noon means arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
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