EXPLORE ICONS
Buffalo wears its history proudly—and you can see it everywhere you look. Marvel at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff estate, or stay the night in an architectural gem like The Hotel @ The Lafayette, designed by trailblazer Louise Blanchard Bethune, America’s first female architect. Then, make time for a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica in nearby Lackawanna—an awe-inspiring feat of marble, stained glass, and devotion that rivals Europe’s great cathedrals.
Buffalo’s reverence for beauty extends to nature, too. Take in the exotic plants and floral exhibits within the circa-1900 Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, where you can wander beneath the glass domes of a rare Victorian-era conservatory. Once an industrial hub, Buffalo has reinvented itself as a center of creativity and culture. The Buffalo AKG Art Museum stands out among the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art.
EAT, DRINK, REPEAT
Follow the Buffalo Wing Trail to 14 legendary pubs serving up one of Buffalo’s most iconic inventions. For an equally classic bite, order a beef on weck, the city’s beloved roast beef sandwich on a salted kimmelweck roll. Local icons like Bar-Bill Tavern, Schwabl’s, and Charlie the Butcher’s Kitchen all offer up their own take on this favorite, each one so good you’ll forget to share.
After dark, Buffalo’s cocktail culture shines bright. Sip inventive drinks at Marble + Rye or The Dapper Goose, or taste locally inspired spirits at Lucky Day Whiskey Bar. For something laid-back, Lloyd Taco Factory and Ballyhoo keep the vibe fun with creative bites and cleverly mixed drinks.
LINGER LAKESIDE
Buffalo’s rebirth is written along its waterfront. Kayak the Buffalo River and explore repurposed grain silos-turned-breweries and music venues. Catch the sunset over Lake Erie at Canalside and the Outer Harbor, the city’s lively parks that host festivals, concerts, and offer Adirondack chairs for lounging. Of course, if you’re here during Buffalo Bills football or Buffalo Sabres hockey season, join the faithful. In this city, Bills Mafia and Sabres Nation aren’t just fans—they’re family.
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