University Heights Travel Guide
Buffalo
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Popular places to visit
KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Walden Galleria Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Walden Galleria Mall during your visit to Cheektowaga. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Buffalo Zoo
See more than 1,200 animals at this small zoo in Buffalo’s Delaware Park. Explore the rainforest building or see the big cats of the African plains.
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Sunset Tour of Niagara Falls State Park with Falls Illumination
Niagara Falls, USA: Guided Tour & Optional Maid of the Mist
Niagara Falls USA: Night Illumination Tour & Optional Maid of the Mist
Hot Air Balloon Ride with Walking Tour in Niagara Falls
Top hotels in University Heights
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Garden Place Hotel
the room was good,big and roomy. Staff were nice. Only there for on night.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
M Hotel Buffalo
Nice rooms but outdated
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Great Stay
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
The hotel was very clean, large spacious rooms and friendly front desk staff. My one complaint is that the heat seemed to struggle to keep up in these freezing temperatures. It was 65 in our room when we arrived and we set it to 71… in the morning it was 69 so it didn’t really get to the temp we ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Kalika Hotel
Nice warm cozy place to stay close to everything casino the water I really enjoyed the amenities clean room
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
North Buffalo
North Buffalo is well liked for its live music and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo AKG Art Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Amherst Street Station or Lasalle Station to get around.
Parkside
While visiting Parkside, you might make a stop by sights like Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo History Museum.
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.
Masten Park
While you're in Masten Park, take in top sights like War Memorial Stadium and jump on the metro at Utica Station to see more of the city.
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to Blue Sky Mausoleum and Ujima Theatre Company while you're in town.
Fruit Belt
Though Fruit Belt may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Buffalo Museum of Science and War Memorial Stadium.
