Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
Buffalo
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Popular places to visit
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Niagara Square
After visiting Niagara Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
After visiting Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buffalo. Experience the area's great live music or attend a hockey game.
Buffalo City Hall
Soaring 32 stories above Buffalo, the city’s municipal government seat offers spectacular panoramic views and fascinating insights into the history of the area.
Chippewa District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chippewa District during your visit to Buffalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University At Buffalo - North Campus during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!
An Epic Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
The hotel was great, close to where we needed to be. The issue was that our credit card was charged multiple times during our stay. The front desk staff did their best to try and sort out what had happened, the rooms were prepaid and we had placed our security deposit. There should not have been ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Yes
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Clean room ( a bit dated), staff was extremely helpful & breakfast was awesome !
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The gym was small but sufficient
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
HOTEL CHARGED ME FOR AN HALF DAY AS MY DAUGHTER LEFT SOME STUFF IN THE ROOM; I HAD LET HOUSE KEEPING KNOW AS I WAS LATE GETTING OVER TO THE EVENT CENTER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS OK AS THEY WOULD NOT BE CLEANING THE ROOM TILL 5PM; AT 3:45 SECURITY HAD TO LET US IN THE ROOM TO GRAB LEFT ITEMS AND WAS RUDE ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Buffalo
I think everything has been updated recently, so the room was top notch! Breakfast was good. If I have anything that I wish was different I would say having to eat breakfast with a large group of young girls who were staying there and they tend to be very active in that space. Most of the seating ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Buffalo
Buffalo Theater District
Theatres, 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.
Allentown
Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Canalside and Lake Erie are top sights worth seeing.
Willert Park
When in Willert Park, you can plan a visit to Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bryant
While you're in Bryant, take in top sights like Cofeld Judaic Museum and jump on the metro at Summer-Best Station to see more of the city.
Front Park
While visiting Front Park, you might make a stop by sights like Kleinhans Music Hall and Lake Erie.
