Waterfront 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 entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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 Waterfront
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Everything was great except for the temperature in rooms. The floors are extremely cold and the thermostat wouldn’t go higher than 73F but felt much colder . got very called at night. The parking is super easy and convenient. They let us park two cars with no charge.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Garden Place Hotel
Room was clean and front desk staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Clean, friendly......my suggestion is the pillows - offer options. All the pillows on bed were big and high ...used to flatter pillows
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Great room, restaurant and staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Cleanliness was better than awesome and the weather was terrible (snowing) but, the staff had the snow cleaned up with the quickness.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
M Hotel Buffalo
We have stayed here a few times and it is always pleasant. Clean, beautiful courtyard with pool, hot breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Columbus
While visiting Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office.
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.
Downtown Buffalo
Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
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.
Front Park
While visiting Front Park, you might make a stop by sights like Peace Bridge and Kleinhans Music Hall.
