Downtown Buffalo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Buffalo Niagara Convention Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Get tickets for a show at Shea's Performing Arts Center, a theatre with a story to tell in Buffalo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Self-Guided Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo
Private Tour: Niagara Falls Sightseeing from US Side
Top hotels in Downtown Buffalo
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
The room was great, but the staff could not have been more helpful. My son and I got stranded in Buffalo due to weather and everyone at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo took wonderful care of us.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
The room was generally clean. The carpeting is worn and stained. Furniture in the room and common areas is worn and chipped. Really needs some upgrading. We did not have breakfast and felt that the $14 pp price for a continental b'fast was too much. This is often complimentary especially considering ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown
Staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Mansion On Delaware Ave
Super welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
Great location, clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Bryant
While you're in Bryant, take in top sights like Benjaman Gallery and jump on the metro at Summer-Best Station to see more of the city.
