Buffalo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Buffalo showing central business district and a city
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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

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

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 Statler Tower, 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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Waterfront

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

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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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Lakeview

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lakeview and surrounding area, you can visit Kleinhans Music Hall and Chippewa District.

Lakeview
Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is £74 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£74
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,585 reviews)
"Great value for the money, especially in the Buffalo Niagara Airport area!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
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 £117 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£117
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,457 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great hotel. Convenient to our needs."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
M Hotel Buffalo

M Hotel Buffalo

3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is £84 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£84
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,796 reviews)
"It's okay"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
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.
4BR 1.5BA Electric Vehicle Charger~25min Falls

4BR 1.5BA Electric Vehicle Charger~25min Falls

2 out of 5
Buffalo, NY
Stay at this holiday home in Buffalo. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions KeyBank Center and Buffalo Zoo are located ...
Mid
"Home was decent , shower water was cold , cabinets and draws were falling apart"

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024

4BR 1.5BA Electric Vehicle Charger~25min Falls
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 KeyBank Center and Walden Galleria Mall are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 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 KeyBank Center and Walden Galleria Mall are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"The space was very clean with several ammenities like the upper balcony. The street was also very quiet and clean. We had some changes a week before our reservation and the host was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

420 Friendly 3 bedroom upstairs apartment. Street parking. Covered porch
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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