University Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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

Best of Niagara Falls USA and Canada Night Tour with Skylon Tower
Top hotels in University Heights

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Love the staff and the restaurant good food date visited 020226 bartender and host were the best!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Garden Place Hotel
The entrance/ the lobby was beautiful and welcoming change from all the modern/boring hotels. The hallways were being remodelled but have potential. The room was nice and spacious. Good overall
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Need express check in option. Breakfast is way too expensive. If you're going to charge that much, at least have staff that serves me. Buffett is not acceptable at that price.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 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

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Buffalo Airport
Very nice guy checked me in. Very clean room. Perfect for my needs.
Reviewed on 27 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.
