North Buffalo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Buffalo Zoo
See more than 1,200 animals at this small zoo in Buffalo’s Delaware Park. Explore the rainforest building or see the big cats of the African plains.
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
This prestigious gallery in upstate New York is home to works from the world’s most celebrated artists.
Buffalo History Museum
Hundreds of thousands of exhibits reveal the long and fascinating history of Western New York at this charming museum, which is over 150 years old.
Delaware Park
Between boating on Hoyt Lake, seeing an open-air play and exploring Rumsey Forest, it is easy to forget that this park is located in the heart of downtown Buffalo.
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Take a tour through Buffalo’s bucolic and art-filled cemetery, which is home to a U.S. president’s gravesite and a mausoleum designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!
Niagara Falls in One day Tour from New York City
Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise
USA Maid of the Mist Boat ride with Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Top hotels in North Buffalo
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
"Perfect"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Buffalo Airport Hotel
"Very convenient"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn The Pointe
"Close to the falls"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
"The room has multiple lights that were burnt out or would not turn on. None of the wall outlets worked for charging. The sheets had large red stains and brown stains on them, and the coat closet smelled like weed."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Garden Place Hotel
"The hotel is always great but the breakfast has to be improved. The two attendants at the dining room are not so active and everything we have asked the answer was “No more”, “ it didn’t arrive this morning”, “The hired provides only this Quantity” and some other ridiculous answers that do not shine ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sheraton Niagara Falls
"Everything was amazing!!!!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in North Buffalo
Downtown Buffalo
Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to American Repertory Theater of WNY Performance Venue: The Compass Performing Arts Center and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.
Raintree Island
While Raintree Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center and Town of Tonawanda Veterans Memorial.
Buffalo Theater District
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.
