Guidebook for Buffalo
Food Scene
If you're looking for a nearby place that makes great traditional breakfast, this is the place. It is located less than half a mile from the house. It is a cash-only location.
6 locals recommend
Apollo Family Restaurant
3387 South Park AveIf you're looking for a nearby place that makes great traditional breakfast, this is the place. It is located less than half a mile from the house. It is a cash-only location.
This is my favorite restaurant in the area. They have it all: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great food and ambiance at reasonable prices. This restaurant is located in the walkable Elmwood Village neighborhood.
26 locals recommend
Pano's On Elmwood
1081 Elmwood AveThis is my favorite restaurant in the area. They have it all: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great food and ambiance at reasonable prices. This restaurant is located in the walkable Elmwood Village neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar features the largest indoor TV screen in all of New York State! Great fun and a great spot to watch the local Sabres hockey or Bills football game while mingling with the locals.
21 locals recommend
(716) Food and Sport
340 Scott StThis bar features the largest indoor TV screen in all of New York State! Great fun and a great spot to watch the local Sabres hockey or Bills football game while mingling with the locals.
Great local beers and a good spot for brick-oven pizzas. It's only a 8-minute drive from the house and has great ambiance. You'll love it here.
26 locals recommend
Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan StGreat local beers and a good spot for brick-oven pizzas. It's only a 8-minute drive from the house and has great ambiance. You'll love it here.
Best burgers in town, hands down! ABV is located in the historic and trendy Allentown neighborhood.
60 locals recommend
Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen StBest burgers in town, hands down! ABV is located in the historic and trendy Allentown neighborhood.
This local classic has been completely renovated and updated into a trendy bar. Great ambiance, especially for the younger croud.
18 locals recommend
Colter Bay
561 Delaware AveThis local classic has been completely renovated and updated into a trendy bar. Great ambiance, especially for the younger croud.
Entertainment & Activities
Canalside has become the #1 destination for visitors in the Buffalo area. During winters, it features the largest outdoor ice-skating rink in New York State, among other fun winter activities. In the Summer, it turns into the most popular place for events, concerts and festivities in the region. Definitely a must!
282 locals recommend
Canalside
LLoyd StreetCanalside has become the #1 destination for visitors in the Buffalo area. During winters, it features the largest outdoor ice-skating rink in New York State, among other fun winter activities. In the Summer, it turns into the most popular place for events, concerts and festivities in the region. Definitely a must!
Helium Comedy Club
30 Mississippi StThe #1 comedy club in the Buffalo and Niagara region.
Home to the Buffalo Sabres NHL hockey team and the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team. Major concerts are also held at this facility.
Note: previously named the "First Niagara Center"
90 locals recommend
KeyBank Center
1 Seymour H Knox III PlazaHome to the Buffalo Sabres NHL hockey team and the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team. Major concerts are also held at this facility.
Note: previously named the "First Niagara Center"
New Era Field
1 Bills DrHome of the Buffalo Bills NFL football national sports team!
"We did the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride. The Boat leaves every 20 minutes and the trip is just under 20 mins return. They provide you with pink ponchos to keep you dry. Your shoes may get wet so don't wear anything too fancy. Make sure to bring a go pro or waterproof camera as you do get quite a lot of spray from the fallls. It is such an amazing rush being right up close to the falls.
The cost is $15 per person and you can pre purchase tickets or you can buy them at the kiosk in the info booth at the top of the hill before you go down to the boat.
There are elevators that take you down and back up from the dock. Make sure to do the Maid of the Mist its worth it!"
- TripAdvisor Reviewer
123 locals recommend
Maid of the Mist
1 Prospect St"We did the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride. The Boat leaves every 20 minutes and the trip is just under 20 mins return. They provide you with pink ponchos to keep you dry. Your shoes may get wet so don't wear anything too fancy. Make sure to bring a go pro or waterproof camera as you do get quite a lot of spray from the fallls. It is such an amazing rush being right up close to the falls.
The cost is $15 per person and you can pre purchase tickets or you can buy them at the kiosk in the info booth at the top of the hill before you go down to the boat.
There are elevators that take you down and back up from the dock. Make sure to do the Maid of the Mist its worth it!"
- TripAdvisor Reviewer
"This is a must see attraction while you are at Niagara Falls New York. Going down the 175 foot elevator and coming out to the right of the American and Bridal Veil Falls is spectacular.
This is an attraction that you can take your camera and on most days you can get some great photos. If you want to stay dry this is not the attraction for you to go on. I hope you don't miss this one. It does close at dusk because it is unsafe to be walking there in the dark.
You will receive a raincoat and sandals to wear to keep your good shoes dry. "
- TripAdvisor reviewer
72 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds
Goat Island Road"This is a must see attraction while you are at Niagara Falls New York. Going down the 175 foot elevator and coming out to the right of the American and Bridal Veil Falls is spectacular.
This is an attraction that you can take your camera and on most days you can get some great photos. If you want to stay dry this is not the attraction for you to go on. I hope you don't miss this one. It does close at dusk because it is unsafe to be walking there in the dark.
You will receive a raincoat and sandals to wear to keep your good shoes dry. "
- TripAdvisor reviewer
Essentials
This local supermarket is only a 5-minute walk from the house. Everything you would expect from a grocery store, you will find here.
53 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Markets
425 Niagara StThis local supermarket is only a 5-minute walk from the house. Everything you would expect from a grocery store, you will find here.
Getting Around
Going to Niagara Falls? Take the #40 bus from downtown Buffalo. The ride takes about an hour. An all-day pass costs only $5.
11 locals recommend
NFTA Metro
181 Ellicott StGoing to Niagara Falls? Take the #40 bus from downtown Buffalo. The ride takes about an hour. An all-day pass costs only $5.
Parks & Nature
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire world! Visit Niagara Falls and view it while aboard the "Maid of the Midst" boat or view up-close and personal through "Cave of the Winds". Bring your passport, you'll definitely want to visit the Canadian side of the Falls. An unforgettable experience!
Tip: Take the #40 bus from downtown Buffalo if you're not driving.
1606 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire world! Visit Niagara Falls and view it while aboard the "Maid of the Midst" boat or view up-close and personal through "Cave of the Winds". Bring your passport, you'll definitely want to visit the Canadian side of the Falls. An unforgettable experience!
Tip: Take the #40 bus from downtown Buffalo if you're not driving.
The Botanical Gardens have always been one of the best aspects of being from South Buffalo. It is a beautiful place architecturally and it is fun and educational as well.
The Botanical Gardens is located only minutes (2.3 miles/3.7 kilometers) from my home. The park surrounding it is a great place to go for a nice walk during the Spring and Summer!
Features a glass conservatory designed by Frederick Law Olmsted with tropical and desert gardens, an arboretum and pinetum, shrub garden, and bog garden.
86 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens
2565 Niagara PkwyThe Botanical Gardens have always been one of the best aspects of being from South Buffalo. It is a beautiful place architecturally and it is fun and educational as well.
The Botanical Gardens is located only minutes (2.3 miles/3.7 kilometers) from my home. The park surrounding it is a great place to go for a nice walk during the Spring and Summer!
Features a glass conservatory designed by Frederick Law Olmsted with tropical and desert gardens, an arboretum and pinetum, shrub garden, and bog garden.
Shopping
There's something for everyone at the Elmwood Village! Some of the best local shops, restaurants and bars are located here. Perhaps the most walkable and beautiful neighborhood in Buffalo.
92 locals recommend
Elmwood Village
893 Elmwood AveThere's something for everyone at the Elmwood Village! Some of the best local shops, restaurants and bars are located here. Perhaps the most walkable and beautiful neighborhood in Buffalo.
The largest and most popular shopping mall in Western New York! Some of the most famous national brands and retails shops are here. Also features a movie theater.
122 locals recommend
Walden Galleria
1 Walden GalleriaThe largest and most popular shopping mall in Western New York! Some of the most famous national brands and retails shops are here. Also features a movie theater.