Visit Buffalo for Spice of Life
If it’s true that variety is the spice of life, then Buffalo is the perfect travel destination. With its diverse culture, climate, attractions and hotel accommodations, Buffalo offers a wide variety of choices and pleasures.
Buffalo Zoo
As America’s third oldest zoo, the Buffalo Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in all of New York. Spanning 23 acres, the zoo houses 1200 animals and features different exhibits like a rainforest where you can see exotic plants, birds, and stunning waterfalls.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
Situated on the scenic waterfront of Lake Erie, this military museum offers a great afternoon of fun and learning. Spend hours exploring the rooms and decks of two different ships as well as a submarine. Check out the collection of impressive aircraft vessels, exhibits and memorabilia. In addition to all this, you can walk the beautiful marina and climb the observation tower for remarkable views of the area.
Buffalo City Hall
Rising up nearly 400 feet in the sky, Buffalo City Hall is one of America’s tallest municipal buildings. A visit to this landmark rewards you with glimpses of beautiful Art deco, relief sculptures, murals and statues. You can also take the elevator to the observation deck and see breathtaking views of Buffalo.
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is a must do while visiting Buffalo. Regarded as one of America’s top neighborhoods, Elmwood Village is a lively strip where you can browse many boutiques, dine in a variety of restaurants or hang out at a cafe patio and people watch. The district also hosts a farmer’s market where you just might find a bargain.
Arts and Culture
If you love arts and culture, you‘ll find Buffalo to be an ideal travel destination. The city is home to more than 50 art galleries including the popular Albright-Knox Art Gallery, which features a vast collection of art from around the world by famous artists like Picasso, Degas, Van Gogh, Goya and more. Be entertained by a live Broadway musical in the gorgeous interior of the restored 1920s theater at the Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Be captivated by an excellent orchestra performance at the historic Kleinhans Music Hall.
Festivals
Summers in Buffalo explode with lively festivals such as the National Buffalo Wing Festival where people come from miles around to enjoy great beer and one of America’s favorite foods, the Buffalo chicken wings. Because Buffalo boasts a rich ethnic diversity, you can indulge in various cultural foods, music and dances at festivals like the Greek Festival and Italian Festival. Celebrate African American heritage during the Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy outdoor plays in the Delaware Park during the Shakespeare Festival.
Sports
Sports lovers can enjoy hockey and lacrosse at the First Niagara Center, an arena that is home to the Buffalo Sabres. Catch an exciting baseball game at the Buffalo Bisons’ home, the Coca-Cola Field.
Climate
Just like everything else in Buffalo, the city’s climate also offers a variety of experiences from snowy winters to colorful springs and autumns to sunny and dry summers.
Hotel Accommodations
Whether you’re visiting Buffalo on business, family vacation, or a romantic getaway, Buffalo offers a good, quality hotel just right for your budget and pleasure.
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