Location: Buffalo
Top Things to do in Buffalo
- 1. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex
- 2. Forest Lawn
- 3. Shea's Performing Arts Center
- 4. Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park
- 5. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
- 6. Pierce-Arrow Museum
- 7. Canalside
- 8. Albright-Knox Art Gallery
- 9. Coca-Cola Field
- 10. Delaware Park
10 Things to Do in Buffalo That You Shouldn't Miss
Buffalo is being reborn as a mecca for art, architecture, history, culture, dining and entertainment. Experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s stunning Darwin Martin House Complex and world-class modern art at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Relive part of the city’s incredible history at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Explore the emerging Canalside waterfront district, hip Elmwood Village, more than 400 independently owned restaurants (serving our famous chicken wings and more) and nearby Niagara Falls.
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1. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
The Martin House Complex (Buffalo, NY, 1903-05) exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie House ideal and ranks as one of his finest residential works. Designed for Larkin Soap Company executive, Darwin D. Martin, the complex is a one-of-a-kind composition consisting of the main Martin House, the smaller Barton House, a carriage house with chauffeur’s quarters and stables, a glass-roofed conservatory linked to the main house by a 100-foot pergola, and a gardener’s cottage integrated architectural masterwork. Tours explore the buildings, surrounding landscape, and an extensive collection of art glass and furnishings, all designed by Wright, which together form a totally integrated architectural masterwork. We welcome you to this National Historic Landmark.
Reviewed By missmc123 - Buffalo, NY
Being from Buffalo and surrounded by Frank LLoyd Wright, I take great architecture for granted. I’ve seen many FLW projects all over the US but this Darwin Martin House has everything beat, no contest. I have not been to the complex since it first started. To see everything as it is now was amazing. I loved it!!!
2. Forest Lawn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
As one of the first rural cemeteries in the United States, Forest Lawn – located in Buffalo, NY – is at the heart of Western New York’s cultural tourism renaissance. Its first interment took place in 1849; today there are more than 161,000 permanent residents in this 269-acre, non-denominational, non-sectarian, not-for-profit cemetery. Forest Lawn offers year-round guided tours on various themes and subjects, educational programming,special veteran programming and so much more. Forest Lawn is the only local full-service cemetery for traditional and cremation arrangements listed on the State and National Registries of Historic Places.
Reviewed By Ruth N - Buffalo, New York
One of the neatest 'living' history locations in Buffalo! The tours are wonderful.... architectural, historical, social history...it has it all! Their Holiday play, It was a Wonderful Life, was great.
3. Shea's Performing Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By Cyprian C
Have been here multiple times for multiple plays and this place never disappoints.
Would recommend getting seating above row E (on main floor) that way you get sight of the entire stage, and naturally stay away from the far sides (like every theatre).
Great acoustics inside and. Concessions very reasonably priced (6-8$ beer/wine) (4-6 snacks).
If you love theatre and can afford to do so, it is always great to experience the same play from multiple seating locations - always a different and amazing experience.
4. Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 819 reviews
Reviewed By Kellyc0512 - Buffalo, New York
We went for a tour and it was really cool! The Little Rock ship is massive and the story about the sullivans is cool! You need to check it out!
5. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 381 reviews
Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as President of the United States in 1901 in Buffalo, NY, after the assassination of President William McKinley. Exhibits focus on the assassination and inauguration, details of Roosevelt's life and consequential issues of the day no less important to citizens more than a century later. Visitors can also tour nearby historic neighborhoods.
Reviewed By e_Williams191 - Rochester, New York
If you are a fan of Theodore Roosevelt you will really appreciate this museum. The Wilcox House contains a rich collection of President Roosevelt's memorabilia - including a display of his inauguration which took place in the upstairs library and also contains artifacts pertaining to the assassination of President William McInley. The mansion is very well cared for and really conveys a sense of a bygone era.
6. Pierce-Arrow Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
This unique museum focuses on Buffalo's transportation history featuring Pierce Arrow, Thomas Flyer, electric vehicles, vintage bicycles, motorcycles, muscle cars and trucks, many made in Western New York. A special feature is the full scale Buffalo Filling Station by Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for Buffalo in 1927 but never built. Rights to build it were secured and the impressive structure with expansive copper roof and detailing is housed in the atrium of the museum. Guided tours can be arranged by appointment @ $25 per person with a minimum of 30 people required.
Reviewed By e_Williams191 - Rochester, New York
This museum not only has old Pierce Arrow cars but all the associated memorabilia that goes along with the era of each car is on display. There are things like old bikes, gas pumps, and other memorabilia related to automobile manufacturing. There are other vintage articles in glass cases (clothes, shoes, household items, books, and toys). They have created a gas station that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright inside the museum. It is incredible to see this gas station that has a copper roof that was hand done. It is also nice that period clothes are also displayed so that you have an idea of what people wore as they drove these magnificent machines, It is not expensive and a nice way to spend a few hours on an afternoon.
7. Canalside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 892 reviews
Canalside is at the heart of Buffalo's waterfront revitalization. Located on 21 historic waterfront acres that hosts hundreds of events and hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, Fun Happens Here.
Reviewed By travelergirl96 - Depew, New York
Their is so much to do at Canalside, I don’t even know where to begin!! From the food trucks, to the ice cream, to walking along the river and to taking a boat tour, their is always something to do here! It’s a nice way to spend a summer day in the city of Buffalo!!
8. Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is a vibrant museum in the heart of Buffalo’s cultural district actively collecting and exhibiting art since 1862. Experience something new every time.
Reviewed By TorontoMusicman - Toronto
This museum is located in a beautiful and bright building.
It has quite a nice permanent collection which include some masters (Cezanne, Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, and Picasso) as well as more modern work (Dan Flavin). The staircase wall drawings by Sol LeWitt is amazing.
When we visited the traveling exhibits included Murakami (whimsical) and out of sight: art for the senses (excellent).
The other nice thing about this museum is that is small enough that it does not overwhelm.
We quite enjoyed our visit
9. Coca-Cola Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By 558debrar - Kenmore, United States
We rec'd free tickets from friend I was to keen about going but I went with my husband. Parking was close so it was a problem, got to the field a little early had something to eat. Come to find out it was Super Hero night it was so much fun to see kids in their outfits I really enjoyed it!
10. Delaware Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
This park is perfect for exercise. They have a trail for walking or jogging.
Besides this, there is a tennis court. I watched them playing. It looked fun.
There was also a baseball diamond and several football fields.
People were skating on the road.
There were some beautiful flowers as well in November. Wow!
If I lived here, I would go to this park every day. It had a good atmosphere and we are able to hike.
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