The Best of Buffalo
Activities
Pierre is a friend and fellow sailor that would love to teach you how to sail or help you get out on the water while you’re in the 716. He also runs a camp all summer, kids love it
Sail Buffalo
2 Fuhrmann BoulevardPierre is a friend and fellow sailor that would love to teach you how to sail or help you get out on the water while you’re in the 716. He also runs a camp all summer, kids love it
A great spot to enjoy a the sunshine and sit lakeside with your toes in the sand
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Istate Park yaseWoodlawn Beach
3580 Lake Shore RdA great spot to enjoy a the sunshine and sit lakeside with your toes in the sand
18 Mile Creek Park
18 mike creek is a lovely spot to hike or mountain bike
Check out the Moondance for a short sailing excursion at sunset. Great for groups.
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moondanceCat
329 Erie StCheck out the Moondance for a short sailing excursion at sunset. Great for groups.
We love this hike and take it often with our kids and dog. There’s a steep set of stairs that take you down the the water, where you can walk along the lower Niagara. It’s really beautiful.
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Devil's Hole State Park
Niagara Scenic ParkwayWe love this hike and take it often with our kids and dog. There’s a steep set of stairs that take you down the the water, where you can walk along the lower Niagara. It’s really beautiful.
Angola on the Lake
Kevin and Christian are your go-to guides, whether you’re looking to try paddle boarding or kiteboarding for the first time or eager to take on the hiking trails. From the mountains to the lakes, SUP Erie Adventures will do it all. They operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
SUP Erie Adventures
1028 S Shore DrKevin and Christian are your go-to guides, whether you’re looking to try paddle boarding or kiteboarding for the first time or eager to take on the hiking trails. From the mountains to the lakes, SUP Erie Adventures will do it all. They operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market
Elmwood AvenueI love taking this trip! It's an extraordinary experience to climb down the staircase and be almost underneath the pounding waterfall. You get so close to the falls you can almost touch the water. You WILL get soaked :)
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Cave of the Winds
Goat Island RoadI love taking this trip! It's an extraordinary experience to climb down the staircase and be almost underneath the pounding waterfall. You get so close to the falls you can almost touch the water. You WILL get soaked :)
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards
4746 Town Line RdA great spot along the Niagara Wine Trail
Part of the Niagara Wine Trail and a beautiful spot for a walk through vineyards and some wine tastings.
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Spring Lake Winery
7373 Rochester RdPart of the Niagara Wine Trail and a beautiful spot for a walk through vineyards and some wine tastings.
In normal times, a great spot for concerts. While public gatherings are restricted they're doing drive-in movies
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Artpark
450 S 4th StIn normal times, a great spot for concerts. While public gatherings are restricted they're doing drive-in movies
Sightseeing
Wilkeson Pointe
225 Fuhrmann BoulevardThis is a really great spot to walk or bike
Canal side is a really fun spot in every season. In the winter there’s ice skating, curling and ice bikes. In the summer it’s great for kayaking and lawn games.
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Canalside
LLoyd StreetCanal side is a really fun spot in every season. In the winter there’s ice skating, curling and ice bikes. In the summer it’s great for kayaking and lawn games.
It’s so cool to be able to walk along the edge of the river and see the rapids. Be careful though, especially if you take your dog. You can wade in and it’s deceivingly calm but the current is strong!
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I-Whirlpool State Park
Niagara Scenic ParkwayIt’s so cool to be able to walk along the edge of the river and see the rapids. Be careful though, especially if you take your dog. You can wade in and it’s deceivingly calm but the current is strong!
Food scene
If I could eat here every day, I would. Definitely one of my favorite spots.
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Roost
1502 Niagara StIf I could eat here every day, I would. Definitely one of my favorite spots.
The talented 3x James Beard nominated Chef Victor’s food is inspired. It’s a culinary experience not to be missed. You can sit outside in the garden for dinner or Sunday brunch.
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Las Puertas Buffalo
385 Rhode Island StThe talented 3x James Beard nominated Chef Victor’s food is inspired. It’s a culinary experience not to be missed. You can sit outside in the garden for dinner or Sunday brunch.
This cute little bistro is a hop and skip from the studio. The make a killer egg sandwich and the coffee is great. Salads are interesting and innovative, so yummy. My favorite is the warm olives and hummus.
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Remedy House
429 Rhode Island StThis cute little bistro is a hop and skip from the studio. The make a killer egg sandwich and the coffee is great. Salads are interesting and innovative, so yummy. My favorite is the warm olives and hummus.
Five points bakery is a family owner and operated business that makes flour out of locally sourced wheat. Their bread and baked goods are so fresh and tasty. Great coffee and lattes too.
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Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton StFive points bakery is a family owner and operated business that makes flour out of locally sourced wheat. Their bread and baked goods are so fresh and tasty. Great coffee and lattes too.
Prescott's Provisions
40 E Niagara StIt’s not close but it’s so worth the drive.
We’ve been coming here for years. The eggplant mozzarella stack is so good, or try penne arrabiata
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The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island StWe’ve been coming here for years. The eggplant mozzarella stack is so good, or try penne arrabiata
Creative and fun Japanese cuisine with a great bar and Japanese arcade.
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Misuta Chow's
521 Main StCreative and fun Japanese cuisine with a great bar and Japanese arcade.
They have all manner of burger here, sooo delish. And truffle fries to die for
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Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen StThey have all manner of burger here, sooo delish. And truffle fries to die for
Really fresh organic smoothies, smoothie bowls and juices. The wheatgrass shots are perfect every time
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Squeeze Juicery
770 Elmwood AveReally fresh organic smoothies, smoothie bowls and juices. The wheatgrass shots are perfect every time
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst StGreat cocktails and modern fresh dishes
Marble & Rye
112 Genesee StOutstanding food and drinks on a small intimate setting.
Liberty Hound is situated right on the waterfront, it's a great spot if you want to sit outside with great views.
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Liberty Hound
Liberty Hound is situated right on the waterfront, it's a great spot if you want to sit outside with great views.
Great food and a laid back vibe make this the perfect place for a simple meal. And the walk is less than 2 minutes
Extra Extra Pizza
Great food and a laid back vibe make this the perfect place for a simple meal. And the walk is less than 2 minutes
Incredible house made pasta. Cocktails beautifully crafted, great wines. Get the bread. Get the pasta.
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INIZIO
534 Elmwood AveIncredible house made pasta. Cocktails beautifully crafted, great wines. Get the bread. Get the pasta.
Butter Block
426 Rhode Island StThis place is *not* to be missed.
Neighborhoods
Elmwood Avenue is lined with great shops, restaurants and coffee shops. It's a great place to stroll and see one of Buffalo's best neighborhoods. Start at Elmwood and Bidwell and head south.
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Elmwood Avenue
Elmwood AvenueElmwood Avenue is lined with great shops, restaurants and coffee shops. It's a great place to stroll and see one of Buffalo's best neighborhoods. Start at Elmwood and Bidwell and head south.
Hertel Avenue is North Buffalo's spot to visit local shops and restaurants.
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Hertel Avenue
Hertel AvenueHertel Avenue is North Buffalo's spot to visit local shops and restaurants.
A 40 minute drive takes you to Lewiston, which has a rich and fascinating history. It's the home of Artpark, great restaurants and shops.
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Lewiston
A 40 minute drive takes you to Lewiston, which has a rich and fascinating history. It's the home of Artpark, great restaurants and shops.
I'd recommend taking an architectural tour of Buffalo. It's loaded with gems by the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, Eliel and Eero Saarinen, and Frederick Law Olmstead's parks and parkways.
Buffalo Skyway
Buffalo SkywayI'd recommend taking an architectural tour of Buffalo. It's loaded with gems by the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, Eliel and Eero Saarinen, and Frederick Law Olmstead's parks and parkways.