Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Things to do
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
Niagara Falls USA Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Best of Niagara Falls USA and Canada Night Tour with Skylon Tower
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Great room, restaurant and staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
Outstanding experience!! Everyone involved made the stay great!!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
There is no on site parking. But weekends there are two side streets right at the hotel free parking on the street. We got a spot close to the front door. There are garage parking options close by. Rooms are spacious well kept and clean. Breakfast was good but since they make a bunch of food it does ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
Great front desk staff, close to the hockey arena and a Timmy’s!!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Mansion On Delaware Ave
Very romantic
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Great hotel 5 *****
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Buffalo
Columbus
While visiting Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office.
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.
Lakeview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lakeview and surrounding area, you can visit Kleinhans Music Hall and Chippewa District.
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.
