Guidebook for Buffalo
Food Scene
A Burmese restaurant serving food you probably haven't tried before and black rice sushi.
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Sun Cuisines
1989 Niagara StA Burmese restaurant serving food you probably haven't tried before and black rice sushi.
Delicious handmade candies and ice cream in a gorgeous historical building.
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Parkside Candy
3208 Main StDelicious handmade candies and ice cream in a gorgeous historical building.
Home of the original buffalo wing, though most locals seem to agree that Duff's now serves the better basket of wings.
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Anchor Bar
1047 Main StHome of the original buffalo wing, though most locals seem to agree that Duff's now serves the better basket of wings.
Many Buffalonians claim that Duff's serves the best wings in town.
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Duff's Famous Wings
3651 Sheridan DrMany Buffalonians claim that Duff's serves the best wings in town.
The favorite local coffee chain if you need a pick-me-up.
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SPoT Coffee Hertel
1406 Hertel AveThe favorite local coffee chain if you need a pick-me-up.
Affordable, basic cuisine less than a mile from my house, but everything is made from scratch and better than typical diner food. They're known for the big breakfasts, and the pancakes are some of the best I've ever had.
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Lake Effect
3165 Main StAffordable, basic cuisine less than a mile from my house, but everything is made from scratch and better than typical diner food. They're known for the big breakfasts, and the pancakes are some of the best I've ever had.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky little bar filled to the brim with United States history.
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Founding Fathers Pub
75 Edward StFunky little bar filled to the brim with United States history.
A big, open space in an old building is filled with pictures from the construction of the Erie Canal (derisively called the "big ditch" until it actually worked).
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Big Ditch Brewing Company
55 E Huron StA big, open space in an old building is filled with pictures from the construction of the Erie Canal (derisively called the "big ditch" until it actually worked).
Sightseeing
One of the natural wonders of the world.
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Iphakamisa yaseNiagara Falls
332 Prospect StOne of the natural wonders of the world.
Buffalo City Hall is an art deco architectural masterpiece. On weekdays between 9 and 5, you can go to the top for free and the city and Lake Erie while learning a bit about Buffalo's history.
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City Hall Buffalo City
65 Niagara SquareBuffalo City Hall is an art deco architectural masterpiece. On weekdays between 9 and 5, you can go to the top for free and the city and Lake Erie while learning a bit about Buffalo's history.
Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece containing six interconnected buildings and considered by many to be the epitome of his "Prairie House" style.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett PkwyFrank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece containing six interconnected buildings and considered by many to be the epitome of his "Prairie House" style.
Canalside is the prime place to see the progress of "the Buffalo Renaissance." In the winter, you can skate on the extra large outdoor rink that traces part of the original path of the Erie Canal. In the summer, you can stroll the boardwalk, rent a kayak, take a boat tour, see a concert, and see what else is in town that weekend.
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Canalside
LLoyd StreetCanalside is the prime place to see the progress of "the Buffalo Renaissance." In the winter, you can skate on the extra large outdoor rink that traces part of the original path of the Erie Canal. In the summer, you can stroll the boardwalk, rent a kayak, take a boat tour, see a concert, and see what else is in town that weekend.
Curling is the best. I’m happy to take you here if I’m home and we have ice (usually October-April). You can also rent a sheet to play on with friends or attend a learn-to-curl class.
Buffalo Curling Club
50 Bailey AveCurling is the best. I’m happy to take you here if I’m home and we have ice (usually October-April). You can also rent a sheet to play on with friends or attend a learn-to-curl class.
Parks & Nature
Rent kayaks, do yoga outside, watch the sun set over Lake Erie, walk the nature trails, etc. All within view of downtown.
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Wilkeson Pointe
225 Fuhrmann BoulevardRent kayaks, do yoga outside, watch the sun set over Lake Erie, walk the nature trails, etc. All within view of downtown.
The Niagara Gorge Trail runs all the way from the falls to Lewiston, but the most interesting part is down the steps from the whirlpool and continues to Devil's Hole State Park.
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Iparke yase-Whirlpool
Niagara Scenic ParkwayThe Niagara Gorge Trail runs all the way from the falls to Lewiston, but the most interesting part is down the steps from the whirlpool and continues to Devil's Hole State Park.
"The Grand Canyon of the East" with gorgeous views of waterfalls and lovely hiking trails.
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I-Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State Park"The Grand Canyon of the East" with gorgeous views of waterfalls and lovely hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
The preeminent art museum in Buffalo. See the Shark Girl art on display in summer 2017 if you're in the mood for something fun and whimsical.
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I-Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood AveThe preeminent art museum in Buffalo. See the Shark Girl art on display in summer 2017 if you're in the mood for something fun and whimsical.
Buffalo's beautiful historic theatre, with touring broadway shows and other events happening year-round.
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre
650 Main StBuffalo's beautiful historic theatre, with touring broadway shows and other events happening year-round.
The Shaw Festival runs from April through October in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada and celebrates the works of George Bernard Shaw. The festival includes many plays and musicals by other authors and is well known for their excellent cast.
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Shaw Festival Theatre
10 Queen's ParadeThe Shaw Festival runs from April through October in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada and celebrates the works of George Bernard Shaw. The festival includes many plays and musicals by other authors and is well known for their excellent cast.
Essentials
Wegmans
601 Amherst StTop-rated grocery chain in the country.
Closer and less crowded than Wegmans, but also more expensive.
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Whole Foods Market
3139 Sheridan DrCloser and less crowded than Wegmans, but also more expensive.
Co-op grocery store featuring local goods.
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Lexington Cooperative Market
1678 Hertel AveCo-op grocery store featuring local goods.
Getting Around
University Station
Walk five minutes and take the metro rail train downtown.