Guidebook for Buffalo

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Guidebook for Buffalo

Food Scene

A Burmese restaurant serving food you probably haven't tried before and black rice sushi.
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Sun Cuisines
1989 Niagara St
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A Burmese restaurant serving food you probably haven't tried before and black rice sushi.
Delicious handmade candies and ice cream in a gorgeous historical building.
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Parkside Candy
3208 Main St
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Delicious handmade candies and ice cream in a gorgeous historical building.
Home of the original buffalo wing, though most locals seem to agree that Duff's now serves the better basket of wings.
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Anchor Bar
1047 Main St
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Home of the original buffalo wing, though most locals seem to agree that Duff's now serves the better basket of wings.
Many Buffalonians claim that Duff's serves the best wings in town.
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Duff's Famous Wings
3651 Sheridan Dr
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Many Buffalonians claim that Duff's serves the best wings in town.
The favorite local coffee chain if you need a pick-me-up.
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SPoT Coffee Hertel
1406 Hertel Ave
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The favorite local coffee chain if you need a pick-me-up.
Affordable, basic cuisine less than a mile from my house, but everything is made from scratch and better than typical diner food. They're known for the big breakfasts, and the pancakes are some of the best I've ever had.
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Lake Effect
3165 Main St
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Affordable, basic cuisine less than a mile from my house, but everything is made from scratch and better than typical diner food. They're known for the big breakfasts, and the pancakes are some of the best I've ever had.

Drinks & Nightlife

Funky little bar filled to the brim with United States history.
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Founding Fathers Pub
75 Edward St
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Funky little bar filled to the brim with United States history.
A big, open space in an old building is filled with pictures from the construction of the Erie Canal (derisively called the "big ditch" until it actually worked).
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Big Ditch Brewing Company
55 E Huron St
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A big, open space in an old building is filled with pictures from the construction of the Erie Canal (derisively called the "big ditch" until it actually worked).

Sightseeing

One of the natural wonders of the world.
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Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect St
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One of the natural wonders of the world.
Buffalo City Hall is an art deco architectural masterpiece. On weekdays between 9 and 5, you can go to the top for free and the city and Lake Erie while learning a bit about Buffalo's history.
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City Hall Buffalo City
65 Niagara Square
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Buffalo City Hall is an art deco architectural masterpiece. On weekdays between 9 and 5, you can go to the top for free and the city and Lake Erie while learning a bit about Buffalo's history.
Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece containing six interconnected buildings and considered by many to be the epitome of his "Prairie House" style.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett Pkwy
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Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece containing six interconnected buildings and considered by many to be the epitome of his "Prairie House" style.
Canalside is the prime place to see the progress of "the Buffalo Renaissance." In the winter, you can skate on the extra large outdoor rink that traces part of the original path of the Erie Canal. In the summer, you can stroll the boardwalk, rent a kayak, take a boat tour, see a concert, and see what else is in town that weekend.
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Canalside
LLoyd Street
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Canalside is the prime place to see the progress of "the Buffalo Renaissance." In the winter, you can skate on the extra large outdoor rink that traces part of the original path of the Erie Canal. In the summer, you can stroll the boardwalk, rent a kayak, take a boat tour, see a concert, and see what else is in town that weekend.
Curling is the best. I’m happy to take you here if I’m home and we have ice (usually October-April). You can also rent a sheet to play on with friends or attend a learn-to-curl class.
Buffalo Curling Club
50 Bailey Ave
Curling is the best. I’m happy to take you here if I’m home and we have ice (usually October-April). You can also rent a sheet to play on with friends or attend a learn-to-curl class.

Parks & Nature

Rent kayaks, do yoga outside, watch the sun set over Lake Erie, walk the nature trails, etc. All within view of downtown.
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Wilkeson Pointe
225 Fuhrmann Boulevard
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Rent kayaks, do yoga outside, watch the sun set over Lake Erie, walk the nature trails, etc. All within view of downtown.
The Niagara Gorge Trail runs all the way from the falls to Lewiston, but the most interesting part is down the steps from the whirlpool and continues to Devil's Hole State Park.
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Whirlpool State Park
Niagara Scenic Parkway
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The Niagara Gorge Trail runs all the way from the falls to Lewiston, but the most interesting part is down the steps from the whirlpool and continues to Devil's Hole State Park.
"The Grand Canyon of the East" with gorgeous views of waterfalls and lovely hiking trails.
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Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State Park
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"The Grand Canyon of the East" with gorgeous views of waterfalls and lovely hiking trails.

Arts & Culture

The preeminent art museum in Buffalo. See the Shark Girl art on display in summer 2017 if you're in the mood for something fun and whimsical.
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Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Ave
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The preeminent art museum in Buffalo. See the Shark Girl art on display in summer 2017 if you're in the mood for something fun and whimsical.
Buffalo's beautiful historic theatre, with touring broadway shows and other events happening year-round.
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre
650 Main St
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Buffalo's beautiful historic theatre, with touring broadway shows and other events happening year-round.
The Shaw Festival runs from April through October in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada and celebrates the works of George Bernard Shaw. The festival includes many plays and musicals by other authors and is well known for their excellent cast.
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Shaw Festival Theater
10 Queen's Parade
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The Shaw Festival runs from April through October in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada and celebrates the works of George Bernard Shaw. The festival includes many plays and musicals by other authors and is well known for their excellent cast.

Essentials

Top-rated grocery chain in the country.
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Wegmans
601 Amherst St
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Top-rated grocery chain in the country.
Closer and less crowded than Wegmans, but also more expensive.
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Whole Foods Market
3139 Sheridan Dr
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Closer and less crowded than Wegmans, but also more expensive.
Co-op grocery store featuring local goods.
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Lexington Cooperative Market
1678 Hertel Ave
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Co-op grocery store featuring local goods.

Getting Around

Walk five minutes and take the metro rail train downtown.
University Station
Walk five minutes and take the metro rail train downtown.