Buffalo Vacation & Tourism Guide
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The second largest city in New York, Buffalo is located on the Niagara River, near the western portion of the Erie Canal, and close to the breathtaking Niagara Falls. Buffalo combines a beautiful landscape with plenty of art, culture and entertainment for every traveler. City lovers will enjoy participating in the lively nightlife and viewing famous architecture, while nature enthusiasts will enjoy visiting all of the natural attractions that make this destination memorable.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Buffalo/Amherst
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 29 reviews from 5 sources
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"This hotel is a great place to stay, especially if you have a dog." — source Expedia
"When I travel to Buffalo, which is often, I always try to book a room at this immaculate and well-situated hotel. Quiet and clean." — source Travelocity
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1. Allentown Art Festival
... is sponsored by the Allentown Village Society, A.V.S., a volunteer, not-for-profit organization of 25 regular working members. The Officers are: President: Mary M. Myszkiewicz Vice President: Dolores W. Leon Treasurer: ... more
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2. Club Marcella
Located in the Theater District and Chippewa Club Zone , this night club is considered the best in Buffalo—and ... more
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3. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D Martin House
... 7/20/07--> A must for any lover of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. One of Wright's greatest works, this Prairie-style home was designed and constructed between 1903 and 1906. Wright imagined the 10,000-square-foot residenc... more
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4. Shea's Performing Arts Center
Since its opening in January 1926, this all-purpose arts facility in the Buffalo Theater District has seen everything ... more
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5. Wilcox Mansion (The)
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt was inaugurated as President of the United States ... more
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6. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
... Victorian glass conservatory on the grounds of South Park, created by NY Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmsted, these gardens feature exotic flowers and plants from around the world. The gardens are operated by The Er... more
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7. Albright-Knox Art Gallery
topics: 20th century, contemporary, American art. more
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8. Allentown
Located in Allentown , an area declared a National Historic District, this liquor outlet revamped ... more
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9. Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park
This waterfront museum, located across from HSBC Arena , salutes all branches of the United ... more
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10. Colonie Lounge (The)
This lounge, the oldest continuously-operating adult entertainment club in Buffalo, has been ... more
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1. Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
... Street has a massive, high-ceilinged barroom that pulls in sports fans from the nearby ballpark as well as the after-work crowd. Pearl Street's menu incorporates the sudsy stuff into dishes like golden, beer-battered fish a... more
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2. Hutch's
... restaurant on Gates Circle has a series of low-ceilinged rooms jam-packed with Buffalo's hip elite. Brick walls, French posters from the '50s and white linen give Hutch's a French bistro feel. Some favorites are soft-shell... more
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3. Bob & John's La Hacienda
The decor is not exactly upscale and the dress code is very informal, but the food in this North Buffalo ... more
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4. Towne Restaurant (The)
Located just outside the Theater District , this restaurant is as close as anyone has come to a Buffalo ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Towne Restaurant (The)
kforecki in Niagara Falls, natural and unnatural wonder! said
… of town through an INSANE maze of theme restaurants, hotels, and crazy tourist attractions like the Famous Criminals Wax Museum… continue reading »
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5. Mother's Restaurant
This is one place you should not judge by its cover. Located in Buffalo's historic Allentown district, the ... more
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6. Buffalo Chophouse
... of Buffalo�??s best prime aged steaks as you�??re pampered with personalized service and luxury in the most opulent Victorian setting in downtown Buffalo. An extraordinary evening of dinner or cocktails will be an experienc... more
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7. Shanghai Red's - Buffalo
... Buffalo skyline and the sparkling waters of the inner harbor Shanghai Red's offers a spectacular array of the freshest seafood choice steaks and seasonally tempered pastas. Whether dinner for 2 or a reception ... more
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8. Tandoori's
Rated among the top 20 in Western New York, this Williamsville restaurant, located near the Buffalo Niagara International ... more
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9. Left Bank
First things first, this West Side restaurant doesn't overlook the Seine River—it is not even near water. Nonetheless, ... more
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10. Amy's Place
Close to the University at Buffalo's South Campus, this restaurant caters to the student population and area ... more
Top Rated Buffalo Trips
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First train ride: Buffalo, NY - Chicago, IL | Apr 10 08'
"A jinx?!"
A jinx?! Yeah, that’s definitely how I felt this previous trip. I just came back from a weeklong vacation in the US that was almost ruined b... Continue reading »
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Day 9 --The Long Road Home.... | Jun 13 08'
We left the Boston area on Saturday morning, heading home. We took a different route home. We decided to go across upper New York State... Continue reading »
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Buffalo - Niagara Falls | Sep 22 06'
We arrived in Buffalo at about 8pm after an 8 hour train journey from New York. We weren't sure where the street with our hostel on was so we... Continue reading »
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Buffalo | Dec 20 06'
"Buffalo"
DAY 1: After packing our bags (which we are not enjoying doing everyday!) we checked out of our hostel and headed to downtown Toronto to visit the... Continue reading »
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Buffalo: mullets and blues | Nov 06 06'
"Mullets: Short on top, a party at the back!"
We got an Amtrak train up to Buffalo, further up in New York State. It was an 8 hour journey but a beautiful scenic ride with lakes and woodland on... Continue reading »
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