Guidebook for Buffalo
Drinks & Nightlife
Cabernet's
9 N Ellicott StRight next door. Off-the-beaten-path local spot where you can sample local NY wines.
AWESOME local pub with LOTS of beers on tap!!! Changes everyday! Also, you have to try the yummy fries with the dipping sauces. Outdoor seating in the beer garden available.
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Moor Pat
78 E Spring StAWESOME local pub with LOTS of beers on tap!!! Changes everyday! Also, you have to try the yummy fries with the dipping sauces. Outdoor seating in the beer garden available.
Great local brewery with delicious pizza and an amazing patio right along the creek!
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Britesmith Brewing
5611 Main StGreat local brewery with delicious pizza and an amazing patio right along the creek!
Everything Else
Sweet Jenny's Ice Cream
56 E Spring StBEST DESSERT IN THE AREA!
Excuria Salon and Spa
5725 Main St#1 Salon and Spa in WNY!
Tesori
5688 Main StUnique, local home goods consignment shop!
New, clean, big gym that has lots to offer. Visitor/short term passes available.
Independent Health Family Branch YMCA
150 Tech DrNew, clean, big gym that has lots to offer. Visitor/short term passes available.
Arts & Culture
Regal Transit Center & IMAX
6707 Transit RdMovie Theater with IMAX.
Shea's Buffalo Theatre
646 Main StCatch a show here!
One of our art galleries...be sure to check out the grounds and Hoyt Lake across the street. Pretty!
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I-Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood AveOne of our art galleries...be sure to check out the grounds and Hoyt Lake across the street. Pretty!
Art Gallery part of the Buffalo State campus. Right across from Albright-Knox Art Gallery...a great place to check out for art enthusiasts.
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Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood AveArt Gallery part of the Buffalo State campus. Right across from Albright-Knox Art Gallery...a great place to check out for art enthusiasts.
Buffalo Bisons Baseball
Catch a Bison's game in the warmer months.
I-KeyBank Center
1 Seymour H Knox III PlazaCheer on the Buffalo Sabres at a hockey game here!
Catch a Buffalo Bills NFL Football game here during the Fall months!
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New Era Field
1 Bills DrCatch a Buffalo Bills NFL Football game here during the Fall months!
A great up-and-coming area downtown. Food truck Tuesdays are a hit and I hear there are new restaurants popping up to try.
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Larkin Square
745 Seneca StA great up-and-coming area downtown. Food truck Tuesdays are a hit and I hear there are new restaurants popping up to try.
Sightseeing
A beautiful local park with a lovely waterfall. Great place to have a picnic, take pictures or watch the friendly ducks that live there.
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Glen Park
5565 Main StA beautiful local park with a lovely waterfall. Great place to have a picnic, take pictures or watch the friendly ducks that live there.
The hip and lively spot to shop, eat, and hang with the locals.
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Elmwood Village
893 Elmwood AveThe hip and lively spot to shop, eat, and hang with the locals.
You MUST see Niagara Falls! If you have your passport, then we highly recommend going across the border to see Niagara Falls, ON also!
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Niagara Falls
You MUST see Niagara Falls! If you have your passport, then we highly recommend going across the border to see Niagara Falls, ON also!
This is the up-and-coming place in downtown Buffalo with a TON of events, outdoor activities, naval ships, and a great restaurant on the water called Liberty Hound.
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Canalside
LLoyd StreetThis is the up-and-coming place in downtown Buffalo with a TON of events, outdoor activities, naval ships, and a great restaurant on the water called Liberty Hound.
Our big local Ski Resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
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Holiday Valley Ski Resort
6557 Holiday Valley RdOur big local Ski Resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
Another local Ski resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
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Kissing Bridge Snow Sports
10296 State RdAnother local Ski resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
A fun thing to do in the warm or cold months.
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I-Buffalo ne-Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park AveA fun thing to do in the warm or cold months.
If you love architecture, this is definitely a MUST-SEE! I mean, it's a Frank Lloyd Wright! :)
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
125 Jewett PkwyIf you love architecture, this is definitely a MUST-SEE! I mean, it's a Frank Lloyd Wright! :)
Entertainment & Activities
Another great park 2 blocks away with playground, green space and a kiddie pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. This is also the site of many fun events that happen during the year.
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Island Park
5577 Main StAnother great park 2 blocks away with playground, green space and a kiddie pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. This is also the site of many fun events that happen during the year.
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside AveNew Polar Bear exhibit coming November 2015!
Approx. 50 minutes from the Village Flat but a wonderful day activity with your kids! A 60 minute tractor ride through 60 acres of farm land where you get to feed so many unique animals! LOVED IT!
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Hidden Valley Animal Adventure
2887 Royce RdApprox. 50 minutes from the Village Flat but a wonderful day activity with your kids! A 60 minute tractor ride through 60 acres of farm land where you get to feed so many unique animals! LOVED IT!
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt PkwySomething fun to do with your kids on a rainy day.
Want the NY Farm experience at its best?!? Then you must go to Becker Farms in the Fall! They have a petting zoo, small animal farm, homemade goodies, a winery, beer garden and farm-to-table dishes.
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Becker Farms | Vizcarra Vineyards & Becker Brewing Co.
3724 Quaker RdWant the NY Farm experience at its best?!? Then you must go to Becker Farms in the Fall! They have a petting zoo, small animal farm, homemade goodies, a winery, beer garden and farm-to-table dishes.
Fisher Price Toys are made here! They have a large Fisher Price store here on the campus w/ every Fisher Price toy you can think of! Check out the rest of East Aurora while you're there. It's darling!
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Fisher-Price Inc
Fisher Price Toys are made here! They have a large Fisher Price store here on the campus w/ every Fisher Price toy you can think of! Check out the rest of East Aurora while you're there. It's darling!
Six Flags Darien Lake
9993 Alleghany RdSix Flags Amusement park!
About an hour away, this great family day adventure is worth the ride on a rainy day! The Museum of Play is absolutely amazing!
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I-Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrAbout an hour away, this great family day adventure is worth the ride on a rainy day! The Museum of Play is absolutely amazing!
Great little park for kids across the street. During the summer months there is a wading pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. There is also a fun sandbox with toys.
Garrison Park
Garrison RoadGreat little park for kids across the street. During the summer months there is a wading pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. There is also a fun sandbox with toys.
Clayton's Toys
5225 Main StBest local toy store.
Pumpkins Children's Clothing
5520 Main StBoutique children's store. One-of-a-kind outfits and accessories.
Food Scene
Starbucks
5165 Main StBecause it's Starbucks. :)
SPoT Coffee
5330 Main StOur nice local coffee shop...love the almond milk lattes!
Panera Bread
765 Elmwood AveQuick, easy and healthy lunch.
A local favorite for spaghetti, chicken wings and beer. They also have live music May - September on Thursdays and Saturdays. Patio seating available.
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Sorrentino's Spaghetti House
5640 Main StA local favorite for spaghetti, chicken wings and beer. They also have live music May - September on Thursdays and Saturdays. Patio seating available.
A quaint local favorite with seating along the creek. Try the steak sandwich and bread pudding dessert! yum!
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Creekview Restaurant
5629 Main StA quaint local favorite with seating along the creek. Try the steak sandwich and bread pudding dessert! yum!
This is one of our personal favorites. It has good food (irish and american cuisine) and a great vibe. Lots of beers on draft and many nights of live music. Nice patio seating available.
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The Irishman Pub and Eatery
5601 Main StThis is one of our personal favorites. It has good food (irish and american cuisine) and a great vibe. Lots of beers on draft and many nights of live music. Nice patio seating available.
Specializes in Oil and Vinegar (stop in the shop to take some home) this is my favorite lunch spot!! Yummy homemade pizzas, salads, sandwiches, the kitchen is open 11-4.
D'Avolio Kitchen
5409 Main StSpecializes in Oil and Vinegar (stop in the shop to take some home) this is my favorite lunch spot!! Yummy homemade pizzas, salads, sandwiches, the kitchen is open 11-4.
A great all-American breakfast place. Endless coffee and BIG omelets. I dare you to try the Dutch Baby!
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The Original Pancake House
5479 Main StA great all-American breakfast place. Endless coffee and BIG omelets. I dare you to try the Dutch Baby!
Our favorite local breakfast spot. Crepes are delicious!
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Break'n Eggs Crêperie
5235 Main StOur favorite local breakfast spot. Crepes are delicious!
Oldest restaurant here in Williamsville. English and American cuisine. Cozy place to enjoy a pot pie in the colder months. Patio seating available.
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Eagle House Restaurant
5578 Main StOldest restaurant here in Williamsville. English and American cuisine. Cozy place to enjoy a pot pie in the colder months. Patio seating available.
An upscale restaurant with great food. They also have patio seating available. You definitely HAVE to check out the Tony Walker stores next door!
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Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse
5110 Main StAn upscale restaurant with great food. They also have patio seating available. You definitely HAVE to check out the Tony Walker stores next door!
Tim Hortons
282 Ridgeway RdThe locals favorite coffee shop.
Thai Orchid Cafe
416 Evans StOur favorite local Thai spot. Eat in or take out.
The Pita Place
412 Evans StGood take-out Mediterranean.
Milos Restaurant
5877 Main StGreek.
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant StYummy Italian.
Home of the Chicken Wing. If you like Chicken Wings, then this is where they all started!
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Anchor Bar
1047 Main StHome of the Chicken Wing. If you like Chicken Wings, then this is where they all started!
Duff's Famous Wings
3651 Sheridan DrThe locals favorite spot for Chicken Wings!
Black & Blue Steak and Crab
5493 Sheridan DrGreat Steak and Seafood place.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
301 Franklin StBest local BBQ joint!
Hutch's
1375 Delaware AveDelicious high-end dining. Must make a reservation.
Where were went on our first date! :) Known as one of the best restaurants in Buffalo, it's warm, cozy and delicious! Reservations are a must.
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The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island StWhere were went on our first date! :) Known as one of the best restaurants in Buffalo, it's warm, cozy and delicious! Reservations are a must.
Seabar Sushi
Great sushi!
Wasabi Restaurant
100 Plaza DrOur local sushi spot.
Fuji Grill
736 Maple RdAnother one of our Sushi spots.
Pano's On Elmwood
1081 Elmwood AveMy favorite Greek Restaurant in Buffalo!
Merge
439 Delaware AveGreat organic/vegetarian/vegan restaurant!
Tappo
338 Ellicott StTrendy Italian with a good bar atmosphere and rooftop patio.
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
76 Pearl StGo here before or after a Sabres hockey game!
Hot new Southern flare restaurant that all the locals are raving about.
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Toutant
437 Ellicott StHot new Southern flare restaurant that all the locals are raving about.
For all you health nuts: Best juice/smoothie bar & they also carry wraps.
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Squeeze Juicery
770 Elmwood AveFor all you health nuts: Best juice/smoothie bar & they also carry wraps.
Rocco’s Wood Fired Pizza
5433 Transit RdOur favorite local pizza place for gourmet pizza.
This 125 year old Taven is one of the oldest in the area. Great fish fry!
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Glen Park Tavern
5507 Main StThis 125 year old Taven is one of the oldest in the area. Great fish fry!
Shopping
Village Artisans
5560 Main StThings made all by local artists!
Walden Galleria
1 Walden GalleriaOur big mall with many great stores!
Fashion Outlets Boulevard
Fashion Outlets BoulevardOutlet shopping!
Unique, one-of-a-kind, vintage jewelry. Get that statement piece that no one else will have!
Sarah's Vintage & Estate Jewelry
5459 Main StUnique, one-of-a-kind, vintage jewelry. Get that statement piece that no one else will have!
Nest in the Village
Great shopping in the area can be found on Niagara Falls Boulevard! There is a Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods along with great outlet stores!
Niagara Falls Boulevard
Great shopping in the area can be found on Niagara Falls Boulevard! There is a Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods along with great outlet stores!