I am a bit bias seeing that Buffalo is my hometown. I went back home this year and was overcome by a flood of emotions at how much I missed it. Buffalo still has my heart and is one of the best cities in the world. It has a small town charm with great historic architecture, wonderful heartfelt people, and incredible food. I can honestly say I have been spoiled by the green spaces and amazing parkways that radiate from Niagara Square. It's a city that is filled with mind blowing church architecture and has southern-northern vibes that can't be found anywhere else.
Fun Things to Do
Visit David sculpture near the Albright Knox Art Gallery on Elmwood. It is located near the Gallery and Historic District. The statue of David is a reproduction cast masterpiece created from the original in Italy by world-famous artist Michelangelo. This renaissance sculpture is a tribute to the incredible art work that was done during the Renaissance period.
Drive down Historic Delaware District- You can start from Niagara Square in Downtown Buffalo and drive or take the metro bus #25 up to Hertal and Backdown for some incredible 1912 era architecture. If you love Jane Austen you will love taking a moment to slow down and be amazed by the incredible homes that grace this street and the streets that radiate from Delaware.
Visit Delaware Park and take a lovely walk around the green golf course, basketball, and playground areas which leads to a charming zoo and other incredible architecture.
Go shopping and dine on Elmwood Street.
Attend noon mass at Christ the King's Chapel located on the campus of Canisius College, soon to be Canisius University. Afterwards take photos of the chapel with its amazing stain glass images of the Bible.
Walk the grounds of University of Buffalo and find a spot to have a picnic.
Take a walking tour of Downtown Buffalo and take some pictures of some incredible Art Deco architecture beginning at City Hall located at Niagara Square.
Visit the waterfront marina to and walk down to the lighthouse overlooking Lake Erie.
Visit a farm in the country or Tiff Farms a nature reserve.
Go to a Sporting Event.
Go visit the Historic Downtown Library where you can sit back and enjoy a good book, surf the web at a web cafe, or trace your genealogy all within a great updated hybrid space. You may also stumble across an original edition of a manuscript written by a famous American writer, Mark Twain.
Drive around the city of Buffalo taking in the incredible history and looking for amazing murals.
Best Place to Dine and Dash
Spot Coffee - One of the best coffeehouses in the city all year round.
2. Niagara Cafe- The food is heavenly. I recommend everything. If it sounds good it is.
3. La Nova's- The pizza and wings are fantastic. A lot of people recommend the Anchor Bar and I take nothing away from them. But I love La Nova's you get the small town Buffalo vibe with some incredible food that seems to melt in your mouth. Make sure you stop by, take out, or delivery you don't want to miss this fantastic food.
4. Ted's Jumbo Red Hot-This place is unbelievable I tried to hit it up on every visit about 2-3 times. The hotdogs, cheeseburgers, French fries, onion rings, loganberry shake or drink, Italian sausage are out of this world and of course don't forget to top it off with cheese or chili sauce. I could easterly write the whole menu because everything is incredible.
5. Jim's Steak-out- My favorite is the chicken finger sub hands down.
6. Wegmans- Take my word its better in Buffalo. It must be the water. Also a great place besides the Walmart in buffalo to purchase some great buffalo gear.
Best Place to Stay
Hilton Garden Inn in Cheektowaga- It is located near the airport and you will have to rent a car or take public transportation to downtown Buffalo which is not hard to do. It is located within walking distance of McDonalds and is located across the street from the airport. It is a short drive from the Galleria Mall which has some nice shops to visit.
Embassy Suites in Downtown Buffalo- It is located within the downtown theatre district and is within walking distance of a lot of buses and the NFTA light rail. This hotel has great panoramic views of the city, serves free breakfast, and is close to historic banking business district where there are amazing views of Art Deco architecture near M & T Bank. If interested in taking in some views of the city this wonderful hotel is a short walk from the light rail. The light rail is free above ground, but there is a fee to travel underground. The buses and the light rail both cost $2.00 make sure to have exact change. You can also buy a day pass as well. The light rail can take you to the Buffalo Waterfront, Canisius College: Christ the King Chapel, and the University of Buffalo. The Embassy Suites is also within walking distance of Buffalo's nightlife. By staying here you are centrally located and there is lots of fun and interesting things to see and do while you are in Buffalo.
Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER- has incredible panoramic views of the waterfront and is a 2 minute walk from the Buffalo harbor and marina. It is also a 1 minute walk from the light rail and a short distance from the Buffalo Casino, Buffalo Bisons, and Buffalo Sabres. It is close to amazing Art Deco architecture.
From the desk of Esther Kamoche Robinson. 05.26.23 EST 6:00 am.
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