Things to Do + Hidden Gems
Buffalo, my home, is one of the biggest cities in New York State! Beyond the delicious chicken wings, our city offers cool attractions, experiences, and day trips to explore. These are my favorite things to do in Buffalo, NY! From a local!
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Located at the mouth of the Buffalo River, at the north entrance to Buffalo Harbor, is a 60-foot tall tower. While it's not Buffalo’s original lighthouse, it’s still a historical monument. You can take a tour here!
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Chestnut Ridge Park features the unique Eternal Flame falls trail. At the end of the loop trail, a waterfall hides an unexplained pocket of natural gas that can be lit, which allows flames to defy the presence of water!
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This National Historic Landmark was designed for the Buffalo executive Darwin D. Martin by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. They offer regular tours of the gardens and Prairie house. Architecture fans, don't miss this!
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Some of the most fun things to do in Buffalo can be done at the Canalside. As the heart of Buffalo’s waterfront revitalization, it hosts events right at the terminus of the historic Erie Canal. You can ride a bike, cruise, and grab ice cream here, too!
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Formerly known as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum is a destination for modern and contemporary art lovers. It is a stunning architectural site with an amazing selection of artworks!
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Buffalo Botanical Gardens
There’s so much more to these gardens than a greenhouse! With so many events like Dining at Dusk and Feed the Fish, there’s something for everyone. For nature lovers, this can be one of the best things to do in Buffalo!
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Shea’s Performing Arts Center
This started as a movie theater in 1926 and now offers several traveling Broadway shows and events such as Hamilton and Phantom of the Opera!
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Richardson Olmstead Campus
This iconic space, by Architect Henry Hobson Richardson and Frederick Law Olmstead's landscape team, used to be a treatment center for people with mental illness. Now, it is home to one of the largest historic preservation projects in the nation. You can take a tour here!
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