Discover the City

Buffalo’s online Visitor Center is an excellent source of information about the Buffalo area. Click here to view.

Architecture

Buffalo is world-famous for its architecture; only Chicago boasts a larger collection of buildings by America's foremost architects: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, and Henry Hobson Richardson. The system of parks and parkways designed for Buffalo by landscape architect F.L. Olmsted (Central Park) is substantially intact. Walk Buffalo, a glossy booklet detailing a self-guided tour of downtown Buffalo’s architecture, is available free of charge at the Visitors Center. Hostel staff are pleased to provide information about the city’s architectural treasures and how to find them.

Albright-Knox Gallery:
The Albright-Knox Gallery houses one of the world’s foremost collections of modern and contemporary art. The Gallery offers free admission on Fridays 3-10pm.

Lively Arts Scene

Buffalo has received national recognition for its lively arts scene. Live theater and music thrive in Buffalo. For more information about what’s happening in Buffalo, visit the ArtVoice calendar of events. The city’s busy nightlife happens on Chippewa Street, Allen Street, and Elmwood Avenue, all within an easy walk of the hostel.

Neighborhood Cinema:

Our neighborhood cinema offers good value for films. All shows before 6pm are $6, and all shows are $6 for those who present a student ID.

The Anchor Bar

Buffalo chicken wings were invented at the Anchor Bar, a destination of travelers from around the world. Good food, good atmosphere, good prices. Located 0.6mi (1km) from the hostel.

Sports

Buffalo is known as a sports town. The city is home to the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres, the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills, and minor league baseball’s Buffalo Bisons. Tickets are relatively inexpensive, and sporting events are easily reached by public transport.

Waterfront

Buffalo is on Lake Erie, and the waterfront is a favorite destination in summer and fall. The Hatch, an inexpensive waterfront café, attracts travelers and locals alike. The park setting around the marina offers a recreational path plus lots of space for lounging in the sun or shade.

Two-hour cruises of Lake Erie and the Niagara and Buffalo Rivers depart from the marina.

Click here for more information about the Miss Buffalo boat trips.

Day trips

An extensive regional public transport system offers the possibility of day trips from Buffalo—a great way to see attractions in nearby cities well as some of the countryside of Western New York.

Niagara Falls
Toronto, Ontario (Greyhound)
Rochester, NY (Greyhound)
East Aurora, NY (city bus)
Lockport, NY (city bus)
Darien Lake, NY (city bus)

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