Buffalo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Buffalo which includes 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 colorful 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(9 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.

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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.

Elmwood Village
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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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.

Allentown
Forest Lawn Cemetery showing signage

Elmwood Bidwell

While you're in Elmwood Bidwell, take in top sights like Buffalo AKG Art Museum and jump on the metro at Delavan-Canisius College Station to see more of the city.

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$151 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,316 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$157 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,441 reviews)
Great shuttle service to airport
"We were impressed with the frequency of shuttles to and from the airport. After travelling all day we phoned the hotel as soon as we collected our bags. We went to the pick-up area and found their shuttle waiting for us. We booked ourselves on the 7am shuttle but were very impressed that they provided ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Garden Place Hotel
Garden Place Hotel
3.5 out of 5
6615 Transit Road, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$177 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,703 reviews)
"I love the shower I didn’t like that the bed was too soft and the toilet was to loose"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Garden Place 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.
Spacious 2 BR Near Buffalo/Niagara Falls
Spacious 2 BR Near Buffalo/Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Stay at this apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions KeyBank Center and Walden Galleria Mall are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Concert Stay
"Great unit, close to downtown, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Spacious 2 BR Near Buffalo/Niagara Falls
Visit Buffalo & Niagara from this Quaint Apartment
Visit Buffalo & Niagara from this Quaint Apartment
Buffalo
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions KeyBank Center and Walden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Older Apartment in the heart of Buffalo
"Overall, I had a great experience with this stay. My son and I traveled to Buffalo for three days and used this apartment as a "base of operations" while we traversed the state of New York, visiting Niagara Falls and then the Baseball Hall of Fame. This apartment is wonderfully situated in the middle ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Visit Buffalo & Niagara from this Quaint Apartment
The L's Luxury 4 -Spacious 4-bedroom house with AC, fitness room in WEST Buffalo
The L's Luxury 4 -Spacious 4-bedroom house with AC, fitness room in WEST Buffalo
2 out of 5
Buffalo
Stay at this vacation home in Buffalo. Enjoy a fitness center and air conditioning. Popular attractions KeyBank Center and Kleinhans Music Hall are located ...
The L's Luxury 4 -Spacious 4-bedroom house with AC, fitness room in WEST 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.

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Reviews of Buffalo

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Should have stayed longer,will di that next time,lots of restaurants to choose from

5/5 - Excellent

GeorgeS

Nice city and would certainly visit again.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We had a great time in Buffalo there were deer and squirrels in the streets. Niagara Falls was an amazing place to go. Put this on your bucket list. Walked across the rainbow bridge to the Canadian side amazing to see the falls from another angle.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Loved the Buffalo wings

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

A very city with very interesting buildings but very quiet on Sundays

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Interesting city though quiet on Sundays.

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