Buffalo, NY Vacation Rentals

Buffalo Travel Guide

Upstate New York’s biggest city, Buffalo sits on the eastern shores of Lake Erie. The city is known for being just 16 miles from Niagara Falls and for being the birthplace of Buffalo wings. The city is full of 1920s art deco-style buildings, like the Buffalo City Hall.

Things to Do in Buffalo

Tour the halls and admire the collections at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, stroll through the grounds of Forest Lawn, a cemetery and park in the city, or see a show at Kleinhans Music Hall or Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park allows you to tour old battleships and the Buffalo Zoo lets you see and learn about animals from around the world.

Elmwood Village is where to go for streets lined with fun cafes, Grant Street is full of shops featuring souvenirs from cultures around the world, and Hertel Ave is the historic heart of the city.

Locals in Buffalo are known for their welcoming attitudes and great hospitality.

Best Time to Visit Buffalo

Buffalo’s winters are often frigid, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Winter can end as late as April and start as early as October, so plan your trip in between June and August for the best weather.