Buffalo NY - The Ultimate Visitor Guide: How to Spend a Weekend, Top Nightlife Areas, Best Day Trips

[@dominicrossitto5890]

This just popped up on my "recommended videos" probably because of the massive blizzard that hit Western New York this Christmas holiday. I've been here in Scottsdale myself for just over 28 years and moved here from Buffalo. Went back to Buffalo in August of 2019, the first time in about 18 years. They have really done an amazing job turning the city and economy around in some areas. It still has some depressed areas, but they planned for the long term, knowing that you can't fix everything in 4 months. A couple of things, some of the boat tours down by the lake and Canal Side area, are the old grain elevators and General Mills. Yep, Cherrios and other cereals are made in Buffalo, and if you go down in that area, you can actually SMELL the Cherrios and other cereals being baked. It is similar to when you go to Hershey, Pennsylvania, and can smell the chocolate in the air. And what's so special about the old grain elevators? Buffalo had the nation's largest capacity for the storage of grain in over thirty concrete grain elevators located along the inner and outer harbors on the Buffalo River and Lake Erie. They also supplied ALL the grains provided to U.S., Canadian, British, and Australian military during both World War 1 and 2. Because of this, there was a massive presence of The National Guard by the grain elevators during the wars. Their sheer size is quite impressive, especially for the time in history that they were in use. One of the boat tours sails past them, and the size of them is astounding. Another thing of note is the ethnic festivals that are held. Italian, Irish, Polish, German Puerto Rican, and African American. There is also a sizable Ukrainian population there. And yes, the architecture there IS really beautiful in some areas. In Downtown Buffalo, you briefly showed some buildings, one of which is the Market Arcade, built in 1892. Do a Google image search, and you will see the interior, which is really beautiful. It is generally regarded as the forerunner of the contemporary suburban mall. You can see how NARROW the walking space in from the store fronts on the second and third floors and the wrought iron guard rails is. Americans have really gotten so much LARGER in the last 100 years.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thanks so much for watching & all of the detailed insights into Buffalo. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you again for all the details you added in your comments.

[@ge7201]

Great job guys. Another informative travel guide. Who would of thought Buffalo is worth visiting as a tourist!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

We agree! thanks for watching GE

[@matthewwilson3030]

You’d be surprised, we get a really bad rep for the snow but it’s beautiful here no matter what kinda weather, that’s why I’m so proud to call it home

[@albieh2563]

Really well done. Best Buffalo video I've ever seen. I've been there. It's a geat place.

[@gabrielsholisticcare]

Your tour of Buffalo, New York was absolutely fascinating to me! As my family is from Buffalo, New York. My father grew up in Buffalo, New York. Now here’s the zinger I am a Gabriel. I don’t know how familiar you are with the establishment you showed on the video Gabriel‘s gate restaurant but I am now looking for family ties to this restaurant! Thank you so much for doing this video. I realize it was two years ago, so I’m not sure if you even rememberdoing this video, but it meant a whole lot to me

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Gabriel. Nice to hear your connection and thanks for watching our video!

[@alanconrad8490]

A very professional presentation......very enjoyable...Thank You !

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rashidniazi1008]

Nice sharing keep it up 👍 your video is very beautiful

[@careerwithoutborders]

Thank you 😊! Very helpful for planning a trip.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thanks for watching we really appreciate it!

[@christophercole8114]

I grew up in Western New York, about a 45 minute drive south of Buffalo, and I appreciate that you went into a deeper dive than just the wings (the Colored Musicians Museum being a great example of that), but you missed a few big things as well. So I want to include some of them here briefly: Both the Albright-Knox and Burchfield Penny Art Galleries house some fine examples of art. While the Albright-Knox is slightly more famous, the Burchfield Penny holds a lot of works by, perhaps, the best known water color and charcoal artist in American history, Charles Burchfield. You mentioned Lackawanna but didn't mention either the Basilica or the Botanical Gardens, both incredible places. Many people think that the renaissance to baseball specific downtown stadiums began with Oriole Park at Camden Yards. No, it was Pilot Field (now Sahlen Field) where the Buffalo Bisons (triple A affiliate of the Toronto Bluejays) plays. During Covid, the Bluejays played their homegames there. Speaking of sports, depending on the time of year one visits, they can take in a Bills game in nearby Orchard Park, a Bisons game, a Sabres game, a Bandits (National Lacrosse League), or some combination of those at a price under the national average. I'm glad you mentioned Letchworth State Park (I lived 16 miles from the Portageville entrance), but there's also Beaver Meadow (part of the National Audubon Society), and just a short drive from there is the only excursion railroad that has an operating steam locomotive in all of New York State, the Arcade & Attica RR. Both are absolutely worth seeing. And just as a point of clarification, Anchor Bar is not a local favorite (neither is Duffs). Those are the tourist trap wings places. However Gabriel's Gate has fantastic wings, but you'll hear locals also rate La Nova on Buffalo's west side, and Bar-Bill in nearby East Aurora as the best places. By the way, East Aurora is where Fisher-Price toys were headquarted, but also stopping by to shop at Vidler's .05 & .10 is a must. One last thing, ranch dressing is never paired with wings. Blue cheese is, but there are plenty of locals who will just eat them either with the traditional sauce or bbq as well. Otherwise, I'd say you hit most of what Buffalo and the surrounding area has to offer.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thanks for the added information, there is always so much that we could add but then the video becomes too long for people to watch. Great information you suggested! Thanks again for watching we really appreciate it.

[@michaelvangelista335]

I would also like to add that wings here are great from any local pizzeria places. Also, one fun fact about the Sahlen’s field is that it was constructed with the assumption that Buffalo would get a MLB team, but that never happened and just got a Minor League team, Buffalo Bisons.

[@lizzabbott]

Close : Elmwood Village is near Buff State … not U.B. U.B. is in North Buffalo ( University Heights District) & out in Amherst. My dear late Mom worked there. Ooooops haha hopefully no one @ Anchor Bar heard you say you’re boycotting the bleu cheese ! You get kicked out for that ! Lol jk. Glad you enjoyed. Great video. Welcome to The City of Good Neighbors , from Buffalo Gal ( born & raised!) , Liz

[@frederickbarber1063]

Very well done. It’s amazing how many of the places I went to as a teenager in the 80s are still featured in your video - Gabriel’s Gate, Mulligans, Mr Goodbar, Duffs. But lots of great new additions too. I would add two places - Old Fort Niagara, which dates to the French and Indian War, and the Roycroft in East Aurora, home of the Arts & Crafts style. Maybe the Fisher Price toy museum as well. And you didn’t mention the newly expanded Albright Knox Art Gallery. That is a must see.

[@deanchapman1824]

Buffalo blows Houston and Dallas out of the water with architecture and character.

[@deanchapman1824]

You really did a great job showcasing the other areas outside of Buffalo!!! Letchworth is awesome!!! The Finger Lakes, a little further east are as well!!! South of Buffalo has beautiful rolling countryside.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad you enjoyed it! We travel often to Buffalo as my mother lives in PA. Love those chicken wings- so yummy 😋

[@Just.G]

Another great video, I live a hour East and was surprised how many historical locations I have not been to in Buffalo. Definitely going check out he wings in at Gabrielles Gate, they looked delicious. One of my favorite places if you ever return you should is the Japanese Garden of Buffalo, located behind The Buffalo History Museum in the Olmsted Conservancy’s Delaware Park. Very beautiful grounds and they host the Cherry Blossom Festival the last weekend in April.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Just.G. Appreciate your support and kind words. Please keep watching and tell some friends! You live an hour East - so Rochester area? My husband went to school there at RIT.

[@Just.G]

@@scottsdaletravelchick I will let my friends know, most of them love to travel too. An Yes Rochester! I work just up the road from RIT.

[@threejdelaroca6814]

Your travel lifestyle is amazing!

[@stevenmcquade8613]

Great video

[@puregold1725]

Skip the anchor bar. Elmwood village is near Buffalo state not UB.

[@anthonya2700]

Thank you for the video I enjoyed it, but just one correction buffalo-airport is definitely not 30 minutes from downtown, it's under 15 minutes

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Anthony! Thanks for the feedback - glad you enjoyed. Yes, airport is not so far from downtown but we took the bus so it took a little longer w all the stops! Not quite 30min but more than 15min! Sounds like you are a local - do you have any local tips or fav places we might have missed? 😀

[@karisa1022]

And niagara falls is 20 minutes max from downtown Buffalo

[@stephenkayes8981]

The old pink burnt to the ground in June 2024. Rip.

[@z0lt4n]

Amazingly informative and useful video for a tourist, I did not expect to have so many gems in Buffalo. One ask please: can you please share where are the lovely photos taken with the artistic graffiti walls (14:59, 15:02).

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

looks like on my map its on the same street as House of Charm, or Huron/Washington Street. Hope that helps, thanks for watching.

[@deanchapman1824]

Excellent video. One thing. Buffalo is not 30 minutes from Canada. The Peace Bridge connects it with Fort Erie, ON.

[@paulfadeley3496]

Just another place to check out when you visit, The Eternal Flame at Chestnut Ridge State Park, and also while here do not ever call them Buffalo wing's or ask for ranch!!!!!! That out's you as a tourist!!!!!! They are just wings also get a Beef on Weck!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Yes Sir Paul! All good points. We have done the eternal flame and it’s on our “to do” list to make a video on it. Pretty cool little hike and park for sure.

[@joesmith7427]

Too cold for my money!!

[@stephenkayes8981]

It regularly hits 90 degrees in the summertime.

[@aimeemarie5462]

there are FOUR seasons , you know LOL

[@joesmith7427]

NYS PROPERTY TAX IS WAY TOOO HIGH!!! Without the auto industry buffalo is shot!!

[@foremanagriculture6108]

Your sense of travel time is WAY off. The airport is less than 30 minutes from downtown. You used photos that are literally over a decade out of date. You didn’t even mention any of the more prominent architects. All you did was touch briefly on the most played out aspects of the cultural richness of this city.