Buffalo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s “opus,” the cemetery where Millard Fillmore is buried and the house where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated.

While New York City is New York State’s world city, Buffalo is its American city. Explore this location of landmark historical events, classic American architecture and popular natural sites.

The cityscape of Buffalo is like a museum of modern American architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, which he deemed “the opus,” is in the northern part of the city. Reserve a guided tour of the house to learn about Wright’s design, including the famous stained-glass window called the Tree of Life. Another Buffalo architectural classic is Louis Sullivan’s early skyscraper, the Guaranty Building, featuring ornate terra-cotta molding.

Buffalo’s park system is the work of another famous designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Manhattan’s Central Park. Walk along the interconnected network of green space to reach the massive 350-acre (142-hectare) Delaware Park. Take a boat out on Hoyt Lake or ride in a horse-drawn carriage on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The southern end of the park has the 269-acre (109-hectare) Forest Lawn Cemetery, where former U.S. President Millard Fillmore is buried.

With Buffalo’s rich history, its museums are accordingly world-class. The Wilcox Mansion, the lavish home of a Buffalo lawyer, is the spot where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as president in 1901. Today, see the house’s preserved rooms and exhibitions on Roosevelt’s presidency. Take the kids to the Buffalo Museum of Science, which features over 700,000 objects presented in a colourful and engaging setting.

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous natural attractions in the U.S., lies just a half-hour drive north of Buffalo on the New York-Canada border. Experience the massive falls, with a walk through the Cave of the Winds just next to the falls, a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist along the bottom or a hike along trails in the 400-acre (162-hectare) park.

Reach Buffalo through its international airport or by making the 6-hour drive from New York City. Expand your experience of New York State outside of Manhattan in historic Buffalo.

Where to stay in Buffalo

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Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

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 Shea's Performing Arts Center, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
Delaware Park featuring a lake or waterhole

North Buffalo

North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.

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Elmwood Village

Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to Blue Sky Mausoleum and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.

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Allentown

Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.

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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.

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Willert Park

When in Willert Park, you can plan a visit to Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Willert Park
M Hotel Buffalo
M Hotel Buffalo
3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is £78 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£78
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,623 reviews)
"Quiet"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY
The price is £91 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£91
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,356 reviews)
"Wonderful staff very helpful since husband is handicap! Valet parking! Beautiful lobby and nice restaurants!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,510 reviews)
"¹"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Three bedroom apartment in Buffalo & Niagara region 🌊
Three bedroom apartment in Buffalo & Niagara region 🌊
Buffalo
Stay at this apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and KeyBank Center are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
"Reasonable price. Close enough to Niagara Falls for a quick night trip to see the lights. Only concern (complaint) is the tight fit to get to the one toilet … tub wall corner and corner of the sink(on the opposite side) doesn’t allow a pregnant woman to pass freely. Fortunately she was able to stand ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Three bedroom apartment in Buffalo & Niagara region 🌊
420 Friendly  3 bedroom upstairs apartment. Street parking. Covered porch
420 Friendly 3 bedroom upstairs apartment. Street parking. Covered porch
Buffalo, NY
Stay at this apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and KeyBank Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Comfortable stay with all essential aminities
"Stayed for 2 nights and 3 days. The accommodation was clean and met our expectations. Amenities were sufficient for our needs, and it served well for our primary purpose of night stay. Overall, I’m satisfied with the experience."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

420 Friendly 3 bedroom upstairs apartment. Street parking. Covered porch
Visit Buffalo & Niagara from this Quaint Apartment
Visit Buffalo & Niagara from this Quaint Apartment
Buffalo, NY
Stay at this golf apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and KeyBank ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Stayed for a concert at HighMark
"Property is a great location for an event at HighMark Stadium. House was clean. The house has some ware and tare but overall worked out great for what we needed. Back patio wasn’t setup when we were there. The price was right for the property."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Visit Buffalo & Niagara from this Quaint Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Lovely polite people, really helpful, would recommend going

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Clean with good public transport.

4/5 - Good

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A city under re-developement will be nice when finished.

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