Buffalo, NY

Travel Guide

Buffalo which includes a city and central business district
Buffalo which includes a city and central business district
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Buffalo showing a city

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

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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
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Buffalo Theater District

Theaters, live music, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.

Buffalo Theater District
House in the snow, in Elmwood Village, Buffalo, New York

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
Snowy scene with houses in Allentown, Buffalo, New York

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
Buffalo North Breakwater Lighthouse and the city in the background

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.

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Ellicott

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ellicott and surrounding area, you can visit Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center.

Ellicott
Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St Buffalo NY
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$102 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and 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 helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,878 reviews)
Very well located, spacious and clean rooms and very good price. Unfortunately, they do not have breakfast included.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Garden Place Hotel

Garden Place Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6615 Transit Road Buffalo NY
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$102 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,251 reviews)
Always an enjoyable stay. Staff are very nice.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Garden Place Hotel
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo NY
$143 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$167 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,739 reviews)
Need express check in option. Breakfast is way too expensive. If you're going to charge that much, at least have staff that serves me. Buffett is not acceptable at that price.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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.
Cozy 3-bedroom house in charming Buffalo with WiFi, AC

Cozy 3-bedroom house in charming Buffalo with WiFi, AC

2 out of 5
Buffalo NY
Stay at this apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and KeyBank Center are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Small but definitely perfect for a quick trip! Communication with owner was great and accommodating! Would book again!

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Cozy 3-bedroom house in charming Buffalo with WiFi, AC
Clean Modern Home,Cozy MINUTES to Airport  and Downtown

Clean Modern Home,Cozy MINUTES to Airport and Downtown

Buffalo NY
Stay at this vacation home in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and Glen Falls ...
10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Our host, Shannon, was very welcoming and had her home in excellent condition. Clean and super comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Clean Modern Home,Cozy MINUTES to Airport and Downtown
Niagara Falls is only 30minutes away.Airport 4 min away. Family & pet friendly!

Niagara Falls is only 30minutes away.Airport 4 min away. Family & pet friendly!

2 out of 5
Buffalo NY
Stay at this apartment in Buffalo. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Walden Galleria Mall and Holiday Twin Rinks are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay here. The apartment was very nice and clean. Location was great with the higheay close by and plenty of food and shopping options if needed. Mary was very accommodating with our late arrival after the bills game. We would stay here again if available nxt time were in ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Niagara Falls is only 30minutes away.Airport 4 min away. Family & pet friendly!
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.

Getting around Buffalo

Given the wealth of outdoor attractions in the area surrounding Buffalo, you’ll probably want to rent a car, which you can do easily in town or at the airport. Buffalo’s roads are pleasingly quiet for a city of its size. Light rail and bus networks also serve the city, while cycling is also an option; there are not many lanes, but there are beautiful routes like the Outer Harbor bike trail. Visit the Niagara Frontier Transportation AuthorityOpens in a new window website.Browse Buffalo rental cars.

Best time to visit

Visit Buffalo in summer and you’ll likely be greeted with beautiful sunny weather, with average high temperatures in July and August in the high 70s F (mid to high 20s C), perfect for strolling beside Lake Erie or visiting the city’s many fantastic museums. Fall and spring are cheaper and quieter than summer, although it’s colder and there’s less guarantee of good weather. Winters are bitterly cold.

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Reviews of Buffalo

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5 - Excellent 35%
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4 - Good 47%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

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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