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Things to see in Buffalo, New York (United States): 37 places and when to go
Buffalo, New York is a major city in United States with around 1,016,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (21), History (6), Nature (3). The best known are Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Peace Bridge and Eternal Flame Falls. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.8819, -78.8819
- Population
- About 1,016,000
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (21) · History (6) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 461 km as the crow flies
What to see in Buffalo, New York
The places in and around Buffalo, New York, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Buffalo AKG Art MuseumArt museum in New York, US5.6 km
- Peace BridgeBridge across the Niagara River, connecting Buffalo, New York and Fort Erie, Ontario3.4 km
- Eternal Flame FallsWaterfall in New York state, United States, known for flammable natural gas vent23 km
- USS Little Rock1944 Cleveland-class cruiser482 m
- St. Joseph CathedralChurch in New York, United States319 m
- USS Croaker1943 Gato-class submarine418 m
- USS The Sullivans1943 Fletcher-class destroyer492 m
- Buffalo ZooZoo in New York, United States6.7 km
- Darwin D. Martin HouseHistoric house in Buffalo, New York6.6 km
- Our Lady of Victory BasilicaChurch building in New York, United States of America7.9 km
- Strawberry IslandIsland in the Niagara River in Erie County, New York, United States8.8 km
- Iroquois National Wildlife RefugeFormerly known as Oak Orchard National Wildlife Refuge49 km
- Entranceway at Main Street at LeBrun RoadHistory11 km
- Autark BrewhouseBrewery4.1 km
- Big Ditch Brewing CompanyBrewery1.1 km
- Blackman Cider Co.Brewery4.3 km
- Bootleg Bucha BreweryBrewery4.3 km
- BriarBrothers Brewing CompanyBrewery2.8 km
- Buffalo Brewing CompanyBrewery2.0 km
- Buffalo Distilling CompanyDistillery3.1 km
- Empire State Trail (Harbor - Canalside, hike)Hiking4.4 km
- Flying BisonBrewery3.0 km
- Froth Brewing Co.Brewery8.3 km
- Labatt Brew HouseBrewery942 m
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Lockhouse Distillery, Mortalis Brewing Company, Old First Ward Brewing Company, Pressure Drop Brewing, Resurgence Brewing Company, Spotted Octopus Brewing Co., Thin Man Brewery, Tommy Rotter Distellery, Twin Petrels Seltzer Co., Wayland Brewing Company, Yoga Pants Vodkas
- History: USS Grenadier
- With kids: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
When to go to Buffalo, New York
The best time to visit Buffalo, New York is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:09
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. In April, 37 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Buffalo, New York
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 461 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Niagara Falls, New York25 places27 km
- Saratoga Springs5 places31 km
- Ellicottville6 places68 km
- Albion7 places69 km
- Jamestown, New York5 places92 km
- Rochester, New York39 places108 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Buffalo, New York?
The best known: Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Peace Bridge, Eternal Flame Falls, USS Little Rock, St. Joseph Cathedral. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo, New York?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Buffalo, New York?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 461 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Buffalo, New York as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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