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Whether you like nature, history, architecture, food, or entertainment, we are so excited to share our corner of the world with you.

Please see a small selection of what Buffalo has to offer below. If you would like more suggestions, please just ask us!

Our Favorite Places

  • If you have your passport or Enhanced Drivers License, you can cross the border and explore Niagara Falls, Canada. This is one of our favorite places in the whole world. There is a wonderful blend of nature, education (like the Niagara Parks Power Station) and entertainment (we particularly love the Midway Arcade and ferris wheel).

    If you don’t want to drive, you can park in Niagara Falls, US, and walk across the Rainbow Bridge. (Pro tip: walking makes going through border patrol MUCH easier.)

  • Niagara Falls is an absolute must-see. You can access most of the state park and the viewing platforms for free, but to really experience the power of the Falls, we highly recommend taking the time to do the iconic Maid of the Mist boat tour and/or the thrilling Cave of the Winds.

    More information can be found here: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/46/

  • “Canalside is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization. Located at the 1825 terminus of the Erie Canal, the site's storied history is just as exciting as its future! Canalside hosts hundreds of events throughout the year, many of which are free or low cost to the public. You'll find concerts and festivals, summer fitness classes and ice skating presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, children's programming, history tours, and outdoor winter activities.

    Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill. At Canalside, fun happens here!”

  • Where else on earth can you zipline into a grain silo painted like a shark, do a ropes course a few stories above a hockey arena, and then play in a virtual reality arcade?

    “Buffalo RiverWorks is the city’s premier waterfront, boating, sports bar, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River.”

    For more information: https://buffaloriverworks.com/

  • This is one of the most unique things Buffalo has to offer: a 54 acre park where you can go dig up and keep fossils!

    “Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve is a 54-acre park located the site of a former cement quarry in Hamburg, NY. Our visitors can collect and keep Devonian Period fossils including trilobites, brachiopods, crinoids, and more! Penn Dixie — a global geological treasure — is ranked as the #1 fossil park in the U.S. in a 2011 scientific study. In 2018, Penn Dixie claimed the Guinness World Records™ title for the World’s Largest Fossil Dig. Thanks to 905 fossil diggers who participated, Penn Dixie is now the inaugural record holder for this category! We are also tremendously proud for Penn Dixie to be honored as one of the first members of New York State’s new geological trail. We are thankful to be recognized as an economic, scientific, cultural, and conservation gem.”

    For more information: https://penndixie.org/

  • This town is so charming they literally have filmed multiple Hallmark Christmas movies here. “The village where America’s Arts and Crafts movement began over a century ago continues to embrace a creative vibe today. Located 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo, East Aurora is full of distinctive attractions, from the only house built by a U.S. president with his own hands to the National Historic Landmark Roycroft Inn and Campus to a historic, family-owned 5 & 10 store and a variety of cafes, boutiques and restaurants, a craft brewery and Knox Farm State Park.” For more information: https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/neighborhood/east-aurora/

Nature

  • Niagara Falls is an absolute must-see. You can access most of the state park and the viewing platforms for free, but to really experience the power of the Falls, we highly recommend taking the time to do the iconic Maid of the Mist boat tour and/or the thrilling Cave of the Winds.

    More information can be found here: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/46/

  • Just south of downtown, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical gardens is an historic conservatory, modeled after the glasshouses of London.

    For more information: https://www.buffalogardens.com/

  • Just a short drive south of Buffalo inside Chestnut Ridge Park, there is a perpetually burning flame behind a 30 foot waterfall.

    To get to the Eternal Flame, you will need to hike down a trail and cross a stream. More information is available here: https://nyfalls.com/waterfalls/eternal-flame-falls/

  • Just five minutes from downtown Buffalo, Tifft is a hidden gem with 264 acres of woods, wetlands, trails, and boardwalks. There are five miles of trails that are suitable for all levels of hiking.

    For more information: https://www.tifft.org/

  • Southwest of town, there is a 292-acre nature preserve with sprawling ponds, forests, and wetlands. There is a pond that is covered in water lillies, and lots of wildlife. Their Education Center onsite is a great place to learn about the flora and fauna.

    More information here: https://dec.ny.gov/places/reinstein-woods-center

History & Architecture

  • “The multi-structure estate (1903-05) that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for Darwin D. Martin is a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. The Martin House is widely considered one of Wright’s finest Prairie houses – a signature work from the early years of his celebrated career. Wright himself referred to the Martin House as “the opus” and kept the site plan pinned to his drawing table for close to fifty years.

    Today the Martin House has been completely-restored to its former magnificence in the most ambitious restoration of a Frank Lloyd Wright site ever undertaken. Three of the original elements — the pergola, conservatory and carriage house, which were demolished decades ago – are rebuilt in the first-ever reconstruction of Wright buildings.”

    For more information: https://martinhouse.org/

  • “The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is the largest inland Naval Park in the United States. Located on Buffalo’s Waterfront, this unique family destination features four decommissioned Naval vessels that served in a variety of military conflicts in our nation’s history.

    The USS Little Rock is the last surviving vessel from the Cleveland-class of light cruisers in the world. The USS The Sullivans, the first ship in the U.S. Navy to be named for more than one person, is one of only four remaining examples from the Fletcher-class of destroyers in the world. The USS Croaker is a Gato-class submarine on the National Register of Historic Places. The PTF-17 is one of only 20 fast patrol boats from the Nasty-class to be built. It was used as a high-speed reconnaissance and patrol craft in Vietnam.

    The Buffalo Naval & Military Park also features a beautifully manicured Monuments Garden, Museum, United States Military Exhibits, and a Maritime Simulator.”

    For more information: https://buffalonavalpark.org/about-us/

  • “It's one of the most amazing and improbable moments in American history.  It's the story of a man thrust into national prominence following great tragedy.  A man who went on to become one of the most influential U.S. Presidents of all time.  And you can experience it for yourself, at the house where Theodore Roosevelt was sworn into office, where the modern presidency began, and where a legend was introduced to the world.”

    For more information: https://www.trsite.org/

  • “Silo City is a unique post-industrial landscape comprised of the world’s largest collection of historical grain elevators. We create and host happenings on site through our 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that operates under the legal name Friends of Silo City.”

    If you would like more information on our favorite ways to see the silos, please ask us. (We love to talk about it!)

    Here is their website: https://www.silo.city/

  • Downtown Buffalo has a wealth of unique and breathtaking architecture. It can be fun simply to drive around, or you could join a walking tour through Explore Buffalo. To see walking tours they have available, check out their website: https://explorebuffalo.org/walking-tours/

Museums and Zoos

  • “The Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly the Albright-Knox Art Gallery) is one of the oldest museums dedicated to the art of our time, and the sixth-oldest public art institution in the United States. Our 150-year tradition of collecting the art of our time has given rise to an extraordinary collection.”

    For more information: https://buffaloakg.org/about

  • One of Honey’s favorites, the Herschel Carrousel Factory is a really lovely, very unique place to visit.

    “​The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara Region.”

    For more information: https://www.carrouselmuseum.org/

  • “Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo, located at 300 Parkside Ave in Buffalo, New York, is the seventh oldest zoo in the United States. Each year, the Buffalo Zoo welcomes approximately 400,000 visitors and is the second largest tourist attraction in Western New York; second only to Niagara Falls.”

    For more information: https://buffalozoo.org/

  • “The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum is here to remind the world that Buffalo, NY was once an influential city of industry and producer of outstanding vehicles. The Museum’s mission is to preserve and showcase this legacy.”

    For more information: https://www.pierce-arrow.com/

  • “The Aquarium’s educational exhibits feature more than 1,500 animals in diverse ecosystems. Roll up your sleeves and enjoy hands-on animal experiences at two touch pools. Learn about the threats challenging animals in their natural habitats, and leave equipped with tangible ways to positively impact wildlife. Interact with the Aquarium’s knowledgeable staff and charismatic animal ambassadors through animal feedings, educational presentations, and expert talks. A full schedule of programming is included with general admission.”

    For more information: https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/attractions/aquarium/

Great for Kids!

  • Rated the #1 Place to Take Kids In and Around Buffalo in 2024, Explore & More is a several-stories tall building in the heart of downtown Buffalo with interactive exhibits fun for kids of all ages (even the grown ones). For more information: https://exploreandmore.org/

  • “

    A dream and a duck...

    Since 1930, Fisher-Price   has waddled like ducks, walked more dogs than we can count, chatted up a storm and watched kids play in so many ways! Catch a glimpse of our historic headquarters when you visit the Toy Store to shop for Fisher-Price baby gear and toys. And don’t forget to check out our selection of Mattel toys!” For more information: https://www.fisherpricetoystore.com/