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Buffalo, NY

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Friendship Fortress

2.7 (3 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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1 year ago

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2 months ago

This business is closed! It's a shame as we enjoyed bringing our granddaughter here many times.

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I've been to this location a handful of times and like that they have a great variety of equipment…read moreand a large turf area with lots of equipment to choose from out there. I've never had an issue looking for or waiting for equipment that I wanted to use. In addition to group classes and personal training, this location also has a smoothie bar, free wifi, a few TVs to watch while using cardio equipment, and hydromassage chairs! Parking lot seems small for the number of people that come to the gym. I've had issues looking for a spot at night, but didn't have an issue when I went during the day. The ladies locker room is big and I especially like that they have benches around the perimeter of all the lockers. One thing I'm not a fan of though is the see-through showers. I really wish the shower doors weren't transparent.

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Friendship Fortress - gyms - Updated November 2026

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