Exploring Buffalo
Entertainment & Activities
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt PkwyGreat interactive museum for the kids
Experience the Museum's unique collection of antique vehicles, bicycles, and historic automobilia
29 locals recommend
Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
263 Michigan AveExperience the Museum's unique collection of antique vehicles, bicycles, and historic automobilia
Great summer activity. Kayak rentals for an hour or a half-day excursion, or book a tour and learn about Buffalo’s Waterfront history, from the Erie Canal to Grain Elevators.
7 locals recommend
BFLO Harbor Kayak
44 Prime StGreat summer activity. Kayak rentals for an hour or a half-day excursion, or book a tour and learn about Buffalo’s Waterfront history, from the Erie Canal to Grain Elevators.
Ice Skating at Buffalo's waterfront. The Ice is open November 26th through February 27th. Check out their hours at https://buffalowaterfront.com/events/public-ice-skating
23 locals recommend
The Ice at Canalside
130 Main StIce Skating at Buffalo's waterfront. The Ice is open November 26th through February 27th. Check out their hours at https://buffalowaterfront.com/events/public-ice-skating
Our favourite local ski-hills, located by the beautiful town of Ellicottville. 45 minute drive from the AirBnB.
159 locals recommend
Holiday Valley Ski Resort
6557 Holiday Valley RdOur favourite local ski-hills, located by the beautiful town of Ellicottville. 45 minute drive from the AirBnB.
Holiday Valley Tubing Park
5673 Bryant Hill Rd45 minute drive from the Airbnb.
Central Rock Gym
55 Chicago StThe Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside AveArchitecture & Design
A must see if you love architecture. A Frank Lloyd Wright quintessential Prairie house and one of the great achievements of his career. Daily tours available on https://martinhouse.org/. One of our favourite tours in Buffalo.
154 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett PkwyA must see if you love architecture. A Frank Lloyd Wright quintessential Prairie house and one of the great achievements of his career. Daily tours available on https://martinhouse.org/. One of our favourite tours in Buffalo.
The Guaranty Building, formerly called the Prudential Building, is one of the first "skycrapers" ever built. It was designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler and completed in 1896. The building has been declared a National Historic Landmark. There is a small museum dedicated to the building on the first floor which can be accessed by the public.
Tours are available on https://preservationbuffaloniagara.org/
13 locals recommend
Guaranty Building
140 Pearl StThe Guaranty Building, formerly called the Prudential Building, is one of the first "skycrapers" ever built. It was designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler and completed in 1896. The building has been declared a National Historic Landmark. There is a small museum dedicated to the building on the first floor which can be accessed by the public.
Tours are available on https://preservationbuffaloniagara.org/
Sightseeing
Dedicated in 1932, City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece.
For a bird's eye view of Buffalo, take an elevator to the 25th floor and walk up 3 flights for a spectacular view of the Queen City. Also, stop to see the magnificent skylight in the Common Council Chambers on the 13th floor.
There is a free tour every day. The tour meets in the lobby of City Hall (65 Niagara Square, Buffalo) at noon Monday-Friday and lasts approximately one hour. In-person tours may change due to covid restrictions.
60 locals recommend
City Hall Buffalo City
65 Niagara SquareDedicated in 1932, City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece.
For a bird's eye view of Buffalo, take an elevator to the 25th floor and walk up 3 flights for a spectacular view of the Queen City. Also, stop to see the magnificent skylight in the Common Council Chambers on the 13th floor.
There is a free tour every day. The tour meets in the lobby of City Hall (65 Niagara Square, Buffalo) at noon Monday-Friday and lasts approximately one hour. In-person tours may change due to covid restrictions.
Walk the boardwalk along Buffalo's Canalside. Lots of activities summer and winter eg. Paddle boarding, ice-skating or tour one of the vessels at the The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
282 locals recommend
Canalside
LLoyd StreetWalk the boardwalk along Buffalo's Canalside. Lots of activities summer and winter eg. Paddle boarding, ice-skating or tour one of the vessels at the The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
A must see for visitors.
Niagara falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario, Canada and the state of New York. Can be viewed from the US side (from Goat Island) or the Canadian side.
For the best experience book a Maid of the Mist Boat Tour from the American side.
151 locals recommend
Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect StA must see for visitors.
Niagara falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario, Canada and the state of New York. Can be viewed from the US side (from Goat Island) or the Canadian side.
For the best experience book a Maid of the Mist Boat Tour from the American side.
One of Buffalo's most treasured cultural assets, Delaware Park was designed by Olmsted & Vaux - the designers of Central Park in NYC.
175 locals recommend
Delaware Park
One of Buffalo's most treasured cultural assets, Delaware Park was designed by Olmsted & Vaux - the designers of Central Park in NYC.
The Terrace at Delaware Park
199 Lincoln PkwyEat and drink overlooking the lake at Delaware Park.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood AveOur closest ski town - with beautiful shops and restaurants. 45 minute drive from the Airbnb
108 locals recommend
Ellicottville
Our closest ski town - with beautiful shops and restaurants. 45 minute drive from the Airbnb
Exploring outdoors
The "Grand Canyon of the East". Beautiful trails in all seasons. 52miles / 1 hour drive from the airbnb.
256 locals recommend
Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State ParkThe "Grand Canyon of the East". Beautiful trails in all seasons. 52miles / 1 hour drive from the airbnb.
Located in Chestnut Ridge Park, this is a short but rewarding hike. The trailhead is a 20 minute drive from the AirBnB.
30 locals recommend
Eternal Flame Falls
Eternal Flame Hiking TrailLocated in Chestnut Ridge Park, this is a short but rewarding hike. The trailhead is a 20 minute drive from the AirBnB.
A must see for visitors.
Niagara falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario, Canada and the state of New York. Can be viewed from the US side (from Goat Island) or the Canadian side.
For the best experience book a Maid of the Mist Boat Tour from the American side.
151 locals recommend
Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect StA must see for visitors.
Niagara falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario, Canada and the state of New York. Can be viewed from the US side (from Goat Island) or the Canadian side.
For the best experience book a Maid of the Mist Boat Tour from the American side.
Hiking and running trails on the edge of Buffalo. 20 minute drive from the AirBnB.
48 locals recommend
Chestnut Ridge Park
6121 Chestnut Ridge RdHiking and running trails on the edge of Buffalo. 20 minute drive from the AirBnB.
Food scene
One of our favourites for brunch and dinner. Highly recommend the breakfast pizza!
34 locals recommend
Roost
1502 Niagara StOne of our favourites for brunch and dinner. Highly recommend the breakfast pizza!
Swan Street Diner
700 Swan StA favourite for brunch
Imperial Pizza
1035 Abbott RdOur local for pizza and wings
A favourite - especially in summer. Great neapolitan pizza, cocktails and outdoor dining/bar.
26 locals recommend
Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan StA favourite - especially in summer. Great neapolitan pizza, cocktails and outdoor dining/bar.
Mothers Restaurant
33 Virginia PlGreat late night dining. Cozy atmosphere.
Lucky Day Whisky Bar
320 Pearl StCozy whiskey bar and wonderful food. A winter favourite.
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst StEclectic, outdoor dining, great food and cocktails
Gabriel's Gate
145 Allen StAnother great place for wings
Toutant
437 Ellicott StNice vibe. Recommend the fried chicken on waffles
Hutch's
1375 Delaware AveAn American take on the French Bistro. White table cloths and cosy.
The Bar-Bill Tavern
185 Main StSome argue these are the best wings in the Buffalo area.
A farm to table restaurant and wine bar that focuses on local farms and exciting indie winemakers
12 locals recommend
The Little Club
1197 Hertel AvenueA farm to table restaurant and wine bar that focuses on local farms and exciting indie winemakers
Kumo Japanese Cuisine
4900 Transit RoadOur favourite sushi restaurant. Currently only doing take-out.
Ristorante Lombardo
1198 Hertel AveWonderful Italian food. Fine dining.
Britesmith Brewing
5611 Main StWonderful food and atmosphere located in Orchard park - about 15 minutes from the airbnb
18 locals recommend
The Grange Community Kitchen
22 Main StWonderful food and atmosphere located in Orchard park - about 15 minutes from the airbnb
If you are in Ellicottville, check out West Rose for delicious food, cocktails and wood fired pizza
48 locals recommend
West Rose
23 Washington StIf you are in Ellicottville, check out West Rose for delicious food, cocktails and wood fired pizza
Coffee scene
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island Stour absolute favourite
Downtown location - situated in the beautiful Lafayette building
15 locals recommend
Public Espresso + Coffee
391 Washington StDowntown location - situated in the beautiful Lafayette building
Tipico Coffee
Best flat white in Buffalo
overwinter coffee - downtown buffalo
9 Genesee StAnother great downtown coffee option