Laurie's Guidebook
Great Places to Visit
If you want to get out and have fun in the area check these places out
The Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside AveCanalside is located in downtown Buffalo. Visit the naval ships, rent kayaks and pedal water bikes, take a tour boat along the canal or river, ice skate, concerts, exercise… lots going on!!
Canalside
Canalside is located in downtown Buffalo. Visit the naval ships, rent kayaks and pedal water bikes, take a tour boat along the canal or river, ice skate, concerts, exercise… lots going on!!
Hot spot in Buffalo along the river. Lots to do all year long. You can ice skate, watch concerts , roller derby, kayak, dine and so much more.
93 locals recommend
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson StHot spot in Buffalo along the river. Lots to do all year long. You can ice skate, watch concerts , roller derby, kayak, dine and so much more.
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, JR. Children's Museum
130 Main StTheater District
Riviera Theatre
67 Webster StAlbright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood AveThe Buffalo History Museum
1 Museum CtWhitworth Ferguson Planetarium
Check this out. You will not want to miss it.
Sightseeing
Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect StThis is the best hiking trail in the area. You will get a great view of the Niagara Gorge. It’s just beautiful. Warning – there are lots of stairs and it can be treacherous at points. This is NOT recommended for young children or anyone with health concerns.
23 locals recommend
Trailhead Niagara Gorge Hiking Trail
This is the best hiking trail in the area. You will get a great view of the Niagara Gorge. It’s just beautiful. Warning – there are lots of stairs and it can be treacherous at points. This is NOT recommended for young children or anyone with health concerns.
One of the best ways to see the falls up close. You’ll get wet, but worth it. You will be amazed at how close you will get. Open April until early November.
123 locals recommend
Maid of the Mist
1 Prospect StOne of the best ways to see the falls up close. You’ll get wet, but worth it. You will be amazed at how close you will get. Open April until early November.
Take the elevator to the base of the Falls. Walk up close onto the stairs and feel the mist. Another great way to see and visit Niagara Falls. You will not be disappointed.
72 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds
Goat Island RoadTake the elevator to the base of the Falls. Walk up close onto the stairs and feel the mist. Another great way to see and visit Niagara Falls. You will not be disappointed.
After visiting Niagara Falls visit the PowerAuthority Visitors Center. It’s Fascinating to learn how the water from the Niagara Gorge Powers electricity all over NYS. Lots of fun exhibits. You won’t be disappointed. Good for all ages.
22 locals recommend
Niagara Power Vista... Niagara Power Project.... New York Power Authority
5777 Lewiston RdAfter visiting Niagara Falls visit the PowerAuthority Visitors Center. It’s Fascinating to learn how the water from the Niagara Gorge Powers electricity all over NYS. Lots of fun exhibits. You won’t be disappointed. Good for all ages.
Beautiful walking trail along the Niagara River. Just 7-10 minutes from the Airbnb
8 locals recommend
Niawanda Park
200 Niagara StBeautiful walking trail along the Niagara River. Just 7-10 minutes from the Airbnb
The Eternal Flame is worth the hike to see. Takes about 30 min to hike to. It can get steep. Make sure you wear sneakers or hiking boots NOT SANDLES.
30 locals recommend
Eternal Flame Falls
Eternal Flame Hiking TrailThe Eternal Flame is worth the hike to see. Takes about 30 min to hike to. It can get steep. Make sure you wear sneakers or hiking boots NOT SANDLES.
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
210 Market StLockport Caves
5 Gooding StFood scene
Webster's Bistro & Bar
102 Webster StHighly recommend this French Bistro just 2 miles away
Very nice fine dining just 2 mi from the apartment.
23 locals recommend
Remington Tavern and Seafood Exchange
184 Sweeney StVery nice fine dining just 2 mi from the apartment.
What Buffalo is known for-Chicken Wings. The famous Anchor Bar is where chicken wings started in the area.
100 locals recommend
Anchor Bar
1047 Main StWhat Buffalo is known for-Chicken Wings. The famous Anchor Bar is where chicken wings started in the area.
If you have kids and you’re visiting the falls this is a great place to eat. Super close to the falls.
22 locals recommend
Rainforest Cafe Niagara Falls
4915 Clifton HillIf you have kids and you’re visiting the falls this is a great place to eat. Super close to the falls.
10 minutes from the Airbnb. It’s right along the Niagara River. Open in the summer months. Good food and nice vibe for casual dining.
7 locals recommend
Old Man River
375 Niagara St10 minutes from the Airbnb. It’s right along the Niagara River. Open in the summer months. Good food and nice vibe for casual dining.
Located downtown Buffalo. Fun dining location. Craft beer, authentic Bavarian food and live entertainment.
11 locals recommend
Hofbrauhaus Buffalo
190 Scott StLocated downtown Buffalo. Fun dining location. Craft beer, authentic Bavarian food and live entertainment.
Entertainment
Local hot spots for checking out live entertainment
Artpark
450 S 4th StRight along the Niagara Gorge. Art events for all ages, music and theater
The Transit Drive-in Theatre
6655 S Transit RdNiagara Climbing Center
1333 Strad AveKeyBank Center
1 Seymour H Knox III PlazaShea's Buffalo Theatre
650 Main StRiviera Theatre
67 Webster St