Buffalo, NY

Travel Guide

Buffalo which includes a city and central business district
Buffalo featuring a pond
Buffalo showing a lake or waterhole as well as a couple
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Buffalo featuring interior views
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

Buffalo showing a city, a monument and a skyscraper

Downtown Buffalo

4/5(1,204 area reviews)

Experience the city's rich culture with visits to the oldest urban parks system in the US, Albright–Knox Art Gallery, and Shea's Performing Arts Center. Enjoy annual festivals and explore nearby universities.

Downtown Buffalo
Delaware Park showing a lake or waterhole

North Buffalo

The live music and zoo are just a few things visitors like about North Buffalo. Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around the larger area.

North Buffalo
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Elmwood Village

Travelers come to Elmwood Village for its live music, and you can see top attractions like Blue Sky Mausoleum and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.

Elmwood Village
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Allentown

Embracing bohemian and hipster culture, this artistic community offers vibrant nightlife, diverse dining, and antique shopping. Explore the Allentown Historic District, including the renowned Kleinhans Music Hall.

Allentown
The USS Little Rock and the submarine, USS Croaker just to the left. Both are open for tours.

Waterfront

While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like Canalside and Lake Erie.

Waterfront
Forest Lawn Cemetery which includes 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.

Elmwood Bidwell
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is ¥12,920 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
¥12,920
¥14,695 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,510 reviews)
"Very friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
M Hotel Buffalo
M Hotel Buffalo
3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is ¥14,469 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
¥14,469
¥16,459 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,671 reviews)
"The room was clean, comfortable, and the A/C worked well"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY
The price is ¥15,208 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
¥15,208
¥17,298 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,371 reviews)
"I didn't like that it doesn't have their own parking lot."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
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.
4BR 1.5BA Electric Vehicle Charger~25min Falls
4BR 1.5BA Electric Vehicle Charger~25min Falls
2 out of 5
Buffalo
Stay at this vacation home in Buffalo. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and Sahlen Field are located ...
Mid
"Home was decent , shower water was cold , cabinets and draws were falling apart"

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2024

4BR 1.5BA Electric Vehicle Charger~25min Falls
420 Friendly  3 bedroom upstairs apartment. Street parking. Covered porch
420 Friendly 3 bedroom upstairs apartment. Street parking. Covered porch
Buffalo
Stay at this apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and KeyBank Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
A for hospitality!!
"Jerome was fantastic!! Great suggestions on site seeings. Be sure to check out Buffalo city hall observation deck with 360 views of the city. He was a very nice guy. He also welcomed us with a text even though it was late and he was at work. Check in process was smooth with great directions on self ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

420 Friendly 3 bedroom upstairs apartment. Street parking. Covered porch
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 laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Stayed for a concert at HighMark
"Property is a great location for an event at HighMark Stadium. House was clean. The house has some ware and tare but overall worked out great for what we needed. Back patio wasn’t setup when we were there. The price was right for the property."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Visit Buffalo & Niagara from this Quaint Apartment
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

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Nothing else

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Been there lots of time. Not much to do this time due to the pandemic

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

My family live there so it always pleasant

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

These hotels are wonderful! definitely quiet, but cheap and modern! ALWAYS CLEAN!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No pathing downtown sucks, wake up to a ticker every time

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We love the area, tons of things to do.

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