Located in Erie County, New York, Buffalo is the second largest city in the state and provides residents and visitors with a host of cultural activities and historic attractions. From its famous chicken wings to historic neighborhoods and museums, Buffalo is a city where visitors will find many things to do and see throughout the year. While in Buffalo, out-of-towners can also enjoy special events and many outdoor recreation opportunities.
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery and the Anderson Gallery feature ehibits of modern and contemporary art. Nearby, uniforms and memorabilia as well as exhibits aboard ships may be found at the museum in the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park. At the Buffalo Museum of Science, visitors can learn about science and nature through collections and artifacts.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-882-8700
albrightknox.org
Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park
One Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-847-1773
buffalonavalpark.org
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Pkwy.
Buffalo, NY 14211
716-896-5200
sciencebuff.org
In historic Allentown National Preservation District, visitors will find antique shops and historic homes and they will be able to tour the mansion where Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as President. In Anchor Bar, the original recipe for Buffalo chicken wings was created. However, visitors can also try another specialty that originated in Buffalo, the Weck sandwich. In historical Kavinoky Theatre, a 1908 Victorian playhouse, patrons can still watch shows. Another option is to take a tour of the Darwin Martin House, a museum that was once a home created by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Allentown National Preservation District
Allen Street
Buffalo NY, 14201
716-881-1024
buffaloah.com/a/landmks/allent/allent.html
Anchor Bar
1047 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
716-883-1134
anchorbar.com
Kavinoky Theatre
320 Porter Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14201
716-881-7668
kavinokytheatre.com
Darwin Martin House
125 Jewett Pkwy.
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-856-3858
darwinmartinhouse.org
Through Brauns Outdoors Bass Charters & Guide Service, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy trophy smallmouth fishing on Lake Erie, Ontario and the Niagara River. Buffalo Harbor offers kayaking or canoeing and visitors to Delaware Park can go walking, jogging, picnicking or play tennis or golf. Tifft Nature Preserve has numerous plant, animal and bird species but you can also walk on trails and cross-country ski or snowshoe here during the winter.
Brauns Outdoors Bass Charters & Guide Service
716-837-5649
braunsoutdoors.com
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Fuhrmann Blvd.
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-825-6397
sciencebuff.org
In Main Place Mall and McKinley Mall, visitors can shop in hundreds of specialty shops, dine in restaurants or watch movies in malls and outlets. Broadway Market, which has been in business since 1888, has many unique products and more than 40 stalls. At Duty Free Americas, shoppers can pick up wine, tobacco, designer fragrances and clothing at discount prices. Walden Galleria has over 200 stores, and in Washington Market shoppers will find gourmet deli items.
Main Place Mall
390 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-852-1265
mainliberty.com
McKinley Mall
3701 McKinley Pkwy.
Buffalo, NY 14219
716-824-3479
shopmckinleymall.com
Broadway Market
999 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
716-893-0705
broadwaymarket.org
Duty Free Americas
1 Peace Bridge Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14213
716-886-5000
dutyfreeamericas.com
Walden Galleria
1 Walden Galleria
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
716-681-7600
waldengalleria.com
Washington Market
461 Ellicott St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-362-3181
thewashingtonmarket.com/
In June, the Allentown Art Festival showcases art and crafts by more than 400 exhibitors, live music and entertainment, a river regatta, a classic car show and a memorabilia display at the Buffalo River Fest. At the Buffalo Irish Festival held in August, attendees can enjoy Irish food and beverages, listen to Irish music and view craft and cultural exhibits.
Allentown Art Festival
435 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-881-4269
allentownartfestival.com
Buffalo River Fest
226 Louisiana Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716 823-4707
Buffalo Irish Festival
Hamburg Fairgrounds
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-743-9348
buffaloirish.com/irishfestival.htm
