Buffalo, Erie County, NY

Places to go in Buffalo

120 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Sprague Brook Park

Outdoors

Sprague Brook Park

Sprawling park featuring wildflowers, several campsites & hiking trails for viewing wildlife.

9674 Foote Rd, Glenwood, NY 14069, USA

Stiglmeier Park

Outdoors

Stiglmeier Park

Sizable park featuring wooded & grassy areas, plus trails, horseshoe pits & volleyball courts.

810 Losson Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227, USA

Tappo Restaurant

Food & Drink

Tappo Restaurant

This Italian spot in a restored industrial space offers diverse wines, rooftop dining & weekend DJs.

338 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Terminal B

Arts & Culture

Terminal B

850 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

The Buffalo Zoo

Family

The Buffalo Zoo

Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo.

300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA

The Cove Event Center

Nightlife

The Cove Event Center

4701 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043, USA

The Dapper Goose

Food & Drink

The Dapper Goose

Urban restaurant with seasonal New American eats & clever cocktails, plus outdoor seating.

491 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207, USA

The Left Bank

Food & Drink

The Left Bank

Brick-walled bistro presenting global & Italian fare plus Sunday brunch backed by a jazz duo.

511 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA

The Original Tea House & Cafe

Food & Drink

The Original Tea House & Cafe

392 Pearl St Unit 101, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

The Rapids Theatre

Arts & Culture

The Rapids Theatre

Restored 1921 theater with balcony & sculpted ceiling plays host to rock & alternative concerts.

1711 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USA

The Salty Chefs

Food & Drink

The Salty Chefs

111 Genesee St #103, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

The Terrace at Delaware Park

Food & Drink

The Terrace at Delaware Park

199 Lincoln Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Arts & Culture

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Greek revival house & museum marking the site of Theodore Roosevelt's oath of office in 1901.

641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

Tifft Nature Preserve

Sports & Recreation

Tifft Nature Preserve

This 264-acre preserve is a notable birding site, with 5 miles of trails through marsh & forest.

1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Tipico Coffee & Cafe

Food & Drink

Tipico Coffee & Cafe

1084 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA

Town Ballroom

Nightlife

Town Ballroom

Restored 1940s-era venue for indie & rock concerts in building where Sinatra & Coltrane once played.

681 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery

Food & Drink

Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery

580 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14210, USA

Unity Island Park

Outdoors

Unity Island Park

Grassy island in the Niagara River offers bridge & Canadian shoreline views, plus picnic sites.

Buffalo, NY 14207, USA

Vice Restaurant

Nightlife

Vice Restaurant

Burgers, wood-fired pizzas & other comfort food in an airy, casual venue with an industrial feel.

500 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

Whirlpool State Park

Outdoors

Whirlpool State Park

Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.

3100 Niagara Scenic Pkwy, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USA

Wilkeson Pointe

Outdoors

Wilkeson Pointe

225 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Wonder Coffeehouse

Food & Drink

Wonder Coffeehouse

323 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Woodhouse Spa - Buffalo

Wellness

Woodhouse Spa - Buffalo

5933 Main St #101, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA

Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area

Outdoors

Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area

Scenic gorge known for challenging hiking trails, with bird-watching, rafting, hunting & fishing.

10112 Valentine Flats Rd, Gowanda, NY 14070, USA