Sam’s Buffalo Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bring your passport to walk across the Rainbow Bridge to Canada, or take a ride on the Maid of the Mist to get up close!
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Niagara Falls
Bring your passport to walk across the Rainbow Bridge to Canada, or take a ride on the Maid of the Mist to get up close!
Wonderful art museum with large permanent collection and great rotating exhibitions.
*Closed for renovation through Spring 2022
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Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood AveWonderful art museum with large permanent collection and great rotating exhibitions.
*Closed for renovation through Spring 2022
Part of Frederick Law Olmstead's expansive Delaware Park. Enjoy dinner or weekend brunch at The Terrace.
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Hoyt Lake
199 Lincoln PkwyPart of Frederick Law Olmstead's expansive Delaware Park. Enjoy dinner or weekend brunch at The Terrace.
Kleinhansin musiikkisali
3 Symphony CirHome of the Buffalo Philharmonic.
Historic theater with great standing and visiting shows.
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre
650 Main StHistoric theater with great standing and visiting shows.
Buffalo's waterfront is buzzing with activity. In the summer, take a spin on a waterbike or kayak; in the winter, go ice skating or try a hand at the ice bumper cars. Also the location of the brand new Explore & More Children's Museum.
From our place, it's a quick subway ride to avoid parking!
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Canalside
LLoyd StreetBuffalo's waterfront is buzzing with activity. In the summer, take a spin on a waterbike or kayak; in the winter, go ice skating or try a hand at the ice bumper cars. Also the location of the brand new Explore & More Children's Museum.
From our place, it's a quick subway ride to avoid parking!
Food scene
Anchor Bar
1047 Main StHome of the original buffalo wing.
Best baked goods in the city - try their salted chocolate chip cookies!
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BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
402 Connecticut StBest baked goods in the city - try their salted chocolate chip cookies!
Great breakfast option on the West Side. Order one of their toasts and enjoy on their large outdoor patio.
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Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton StGreat breakfast option on the West Side. Order one of their toasts and enjoy on their large outdoor patio.
Coco
888 Main StModern french fare around the corner - great for dinner.
Enjoy food from one of Buffalo's vibrant immigrant communities.
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West Side Bazaar
1432 Grant StEnjoy food from one of Buffalo's vibrant immigrant communities.
Caffèology
23 Allen StGreat cafe around the corner. Sometimes (?) open on weekends.
Rin Thai Bistro
4446 Main StreetCozy restaurant serving rotating menu of Thai food.
Gabriel's Gate
145 Allen StA few blocks from our place, locals' preferred wing spot.
Betty's
370 Virginia StLocal brunch spot. 5 minute walk from our place.
Farm-to-table restaurant with great cocktails. Short walk from our place.
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Billy Club
228 Allen StFarm-to-table restaurant with great cocktails. Short walk from our place.
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island StBest coffee in the city -- stay late for drinks too!
Great, inexpensive brunch spot in the Elmwood village. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options.
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Ashker's
1002 Elmwood AveGreat, inexpensive brunch spot in the Elmwood village. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options.
Our favorite restaurant -- save room for dessert!
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The Black Sheep Restaurant & Bar
367 Connecticut StOur favorite restaurant -- save room for dessert!
Big Mood
423 Elmwood AveCute vegan cafe in the Elmwood Village -- walkable on a nice day.
Bars
Amazing selection of domestic and imported craft beers. Sit outside to take in the historic M&T Bank and Electric Tower.
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Fattey Beer Co.
5 Genesee StAmazing selection of domestic and imported craft beers. Sit outside to take in the historic M&T Bank and Electric Tower.
Outdoors
Beaches, hiking, bike trails
Evangola State Park
10191 Old Lake Shore RdChestnut Ridge Park
6121 Chestnut Ridge RdGreat hiking trails.